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FRED KRUSE

DBA: KRUSE TRUCKING

USDOT 342528 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE INDIVIDUAL Owner: FRED KRUSE General Freight Livestock Grain / Feed / Hay Based in PAULLINA, IA Grade A · 100
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Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Jul 18, 2009
Coverage resumed · Sep 6, 2012
Contract (Property) reinstated · Sep 18, 2012
Contract (Property) reinstated · Aug 11, 2005
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 1096 days Jul 18, 2006 → Jul 18, 2009
  • Prior insurance gap · 55 days Jul 13, 2012 → Sep 6, 2012
  • Contract (Property) gap · 2248 days Inactive Jul 24, 2006 → reinstated Sep 18, 2012
  • Contract (Property) gap · 290 days Inactive Oct 25, 2004 → reinstated Aug 11, 2005
  • Violations per Inspection above national average 8.00 vs 1.80 national (+6.20).
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: FRED KRUSE
Cargo: General Freight, Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — FRED KRUSE (USDOT 342528)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): FRED KRUSE (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 1096 days — Jul 18, 2006 → Jul 18, 2009
  • Prior insurance gap · 55 days — Jul 13, 2012 → Sep 6, 2012
  • Contract (Property) gap · 2248 days — Inactive Jul 24, 2006 → reinstated Sep 18, 2012
  • Contract (Property) gap · 290 days — Inactive Oct 25, 2004 → reinstated Aug 11, 2005
  • Violations per Inspection above national average — 8.00 vs 1.80 national (+6.20).

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/342528/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 342528
In FMCSA records since Feb 1, 1989 (~37y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner FRED KRUSE
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 41,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (712) 448-2229
Physical
208 E GRAND
PAULLINA, IA 51046
Mailing
P O BOX 367
PAULLINA, IA 51046
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 342528
In FMCSA records since Feb 1, 1989 (~37y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 41,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 8.00 vs 1.80 +6.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 3 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
1
Drivers
2
Inspections
3
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
4
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

FRED KRUSE is a individual based in PAULLINA, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 342528. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 2 drivers, with 3 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

FRED KRUSE is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 2 drivers, organized as an individual, with 21 years on FMCSA's records, based in Paullina, IA. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 50% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IA (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Cusm and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 24, 2006 to Sep 18, 2012 (2248 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 25, 2004 to Aug 11, 2005 (290 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 18, 2006 to Jul 18, 2009 (1096 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 13, 2012 to Sep 6, 2012 (55 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-04 2025-04

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
8 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Iowa (IA) 1 0 0.0% Apr 14, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 2
Cusm 1
Hart 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 4.00 4 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
84406094 Apr 14, 2025 IA 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FJ8669 · 1NKWGGGG90R153388
8 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWG3 No
79328832 Aug 3, 2023 IA 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FJ8669 · 1NKWGGGG90R153388
2 396.17(c), 392.2 No
78756867 May 23, 2023 IA 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FJ8669 · 1NKWGGGG90R153388
3 396.17(c), 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IA1901126492 Jul 31, 2019 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MT1008381103 Nov 1, 2010 MT 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2008489475 May 2, 2008 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
SD81A98A1646 Jan 11, 1998 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC376463
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC376463 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Sep 18, 2012 MC376463-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Aug 11, 2005 MC376463-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP98917A 91X $1,000,000 Sep 8, 2015 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP98917A BIPD/Primary — Sep 6, 2012 Sep 8, 2015 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 55 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 13, 2012 to Sep 6, 2012
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP64333A CARGO — Jul 18, 2009 Nov 16, 2013 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP64333A BIPD/Primary — Jul 18, 2009 Jul 13, 2012 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 1096 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 18, 2006 to Jul 18, 2009
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN485436 BIPD/Primary — Oct 15, 2005 Jul 18, 2006 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP64312E BIPD/Primary — Oct 15, 2004 Oct 15, 2005 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP64312E BIPD/Primary — Feb 22, 2000 Oct 15, 2004 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 8, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  2. Nov 16, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. Sep 18, 2012
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Jul 13, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. Jul 13, 2012
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 55 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 6, 2012)
  6. Jul 24, 2006
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Jul 24, 2006
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  8. Jul 24, 2006
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 2248 days (through Sep 18, 2012)
  9. Jul 18, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Jul 18, 2006
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1096 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 18, 2009)
  11. Oct 15, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  12. Oct 14, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Oct 25, 2004
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Oct 25, 2004
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  15. Oct 25, 2004
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 290 days (through Aug 11, 2005)
  16. Oct 15, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 2 0
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How to verify FRED KRUSE

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about FRED KRUSE

Is FRED KRUSE an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. FRED KRUSE is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 342528 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is FRED KRUSE's safety rating? ▾
FRED KRUSE is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has FRED KRUSE had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for FRED KRUSE in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is FRED KRUSE's out-of-service rate? ▾
FRED KRUSE has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 3 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is FRED KRUSE based? ▾
FRED KRUSE reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 208 E GRAND, PAULLINA, Iowa 51046. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does FRED KRUSE have valid operating authority? ▾
FRED KRUSE has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does FRED KRUSE operate? ▾
FRED KRUSE self-reports 1 power unit and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has FRED KRUSE had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for FRED KRUSE in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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