KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL

USDOT 607349 • DBA: KNIFE RIVER OR BAUERLY BROTHERS OR BUFFALO BITUMINOUS OR GRANITE CITY CONCRETE OF WATKINS • 4787 SHADOW WOOD DRIVE NE, SAUK RAPIDS, MN, 56379

ACTIVE

Authority:None on file

Insurance:None on file

BOC-3:Not on file

Safety Rating:S

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

607,349

Status

ACTIVE

Entity Type

Corporation

Operation

Interstate

State

Minnesota

Phone

3202519472

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

615

Drivers (MCS-150)

329

Safety Rating

MCS-150 Mileage

10,480,000

Physical Address

4787 SHADOW WOOD DRIVE NE, SAUK RAPIDS, MN, 56379

Contact

Phone: 3202519472

Email: [email protected]

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

None on file

BOC-3 Filing

Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service

N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

112

Violations

144

42 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

14.0%

Driver OOS %

2.0%

Power Units (MCS-150)

615

Drivers (MCS-150)

329

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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Inspection Activity Map

5 states • 112 inspections

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Violation Summary (144 violations from latest 100 of 112 inspections)

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Violation Summary (144 violations from latest 100 of 112 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	19	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	6	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	6	2	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	5	5	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	4	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2	Speeding 6-10 mph over limit	4	0	5	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV	Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle	3	3	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	3	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78(a)	Windshield condition defective	3	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA	Inoperative/defective brakes	2	2	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBP	Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPAS	Suspension defective	2	2	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207C-SBML	Suspension - Broken main leaf spring	2	2	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LIL	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSML	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-C	Cargo securement - aggregate working load	2	2	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47E	Slack adjuster defective	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	2	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43(d)	Brake - relay emergency valve	2	2	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	2	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)	Inspection/repair/maintenance - general	2	2	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	2	2	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(a)	Wheel/rim defective	2	2	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209D-STGBMC	Wheel fasteners loose/missing	1	1	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19	Hazard warning signal inoperable	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WG	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS	Suspension - Deflated air suspension	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WS	Windshield condition defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75G-TFWETL	Tires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PI	No proof of periodic inspection	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC	Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR	Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.110B3-C	Cargo securement - logs	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B4	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN	License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3	Speeding 11-14 mph over limit	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55C2-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LTNRV	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR	Inoperable required lamps	1	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.7A-SIBT	Unsafe operations - general	1	1	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60D	Glazing/window obstructions	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130(b)	Cargo securement - heavy equipment	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)	Physical qualification - general	1	0	7	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.80A	Exhaust system defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-B	Steering system components worn	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60C	Glazing/window obstructions	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.87(a)	Warning flags on projecting loads missing	1	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)(2)	Failing to secure vehicle equipment	1	1	—	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.209A-STSWNS	Wheel/rim cracked or broken	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-L	Fuel system leak	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD	Brake chamber - cracked/broken	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD	Inoperative/defective brakes	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(c)	390.21T(c)	1	0	—	General/Admin
FMCSR:395.8(a)	Failing to keep RODS	1	0	7	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.16(a)	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78	Windshield condition defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(f)	Air suspension pressure loss	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)	395.8(e)(1)	1	1	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60(d)	Glazing/window obstructions	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.834(a)	General loading/unloading hazmat	1	1	6	Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.207(a)	Suspension defective	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

14.0%vs nat'l 23.4%

-9.4 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

2.0%vs nat'l 6.7%

-4.7 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

1.44vs nat'l 1.80

-0.36 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (112 inspections)

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Inspection History (112 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Mar 23, 2026	87433168	FOREST LAKE MN	MN	Level 1	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	13	393.48A-BI-SA, 393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.207C-SBML	No
Mar 2, 2026	87179198	SISSETON SD	SD	Level 2	ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.2WG, 393.207F-SDAS	Yes
Mar 2, 2026	87180721	39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD	IA	Level 2	CUSM SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 26, 2026	87161694	BISMARCK ND	ND	Level 3	SIDUMPER T SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Feb 13, 2026	87096546	COLUMBUS MN	MN	Level 2	PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK	7	392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.9A-LLPL	Yes
Jan 12, 2026	86774800	BISMARCK ND	ND	Level 3	SIDUMP'R SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 4, 2025	86535319	PIERZ MN	MN	Level 3	PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Nov 17, 2025	86359451	FAIRVIEW MT	MT	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Nov 5, 2025	86292533	LITTLE FALLS MN	MN	Level 3	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Oct 22, 2025	86173832	BRAINERD MN	MN	Level 3	TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Oct 21, 2025	86116113	WATFORD CITY ND	ND	Level 3	KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLTL	No
Oct 10, 2025	86023635	WILTON ND	ND	Level 2	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Sep 30, 2025	85926439	WILTON ND	ND	Level 3	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	396.17C-PI	No
Sep 24, 2025	85884832	WILLISTON ND	ND	Level 3	KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLEWA2	No
Sep 22, 2025	85901254	IRONTON MN	MN	Level 3	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Aug 14, 2025	85502356	WILLISTON ND	ND	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	3	393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LSML, 393.9A-LBL	No
Aug 7, 2025	85489859	BUFFALO MN	MN	Level 1	TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLFY	No
Jul 15, 2025	85282578	BRAINERD MN	MN	Level 3	PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jul 8, 2025	85160948	WILLISTON ND	ND	Level 3	SIDDUMPR SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLTCD	No
Jul 3, 2025	85172811	COLD SPRING MN	MN	Level 3	FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jun 18, 2025	85033306	ERSKINE MN	MN	Level 2	UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER	8	393.45B2-B-AIR, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEWA1	No
Jun 17, 2025	84994079	WATFORD CITY ND	ND	Level 3	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jun 16, 2025	85012993	ISANTI MN	MN	Level 3	KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLS2	No
Jun 10, 2025	84969808	CLOQUET MN	MN	Level 2	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.9A-LIL	No
Jun 3, 2025	84908202	STANCHFIELD MN	MN	Level 3	KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLL	No
May 27, 2025	84810089	WATFORD CITY ND	ND	Level 1	KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK	4	396.3A1-BALAC, 396.3A1-BALR, 393.11A1-CSURR	Yes
Apr 23, 2025	84536389	BIG LAKE MN	MN	Level 3	KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLSIV	No
Mar 6, 2025	84113825	ST. CLOUD MN	MN	Level 2	FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	393.110B3-C	Yes
Feb 24, 2025	83964020	WILLISTON ND	ND	Level 2	KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Feb 21, 2025	83939348	BISMARCK ND	ND	Level 2	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	3	393.75A3-TAOL	Yes
Feb 6, 2025	83855473	WYOMING MN	MN	Level 3	PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	391.11B4, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLS2	Yes
Jan 23, 2025	83733688	SAINT FRANCIS MN	MN	Level 3	PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLS3	No
Dec 23, 2024	83494548	ST. CLOUD MN	MN	Level 3	PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Dec 11, 2024	83385133	BISMARCK ND	ND	Level 2	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.55C2-B	No
Nov 27, 2024	83303574	RICE MN	MN	Level 2	CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK	5	396.3A1-TAOCV, 393.100B-C, 393.11A1-LTNRV	Yes
Nov 27, 2024	83281955	FAIRVIEW MT	MT	Level 2	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	5	393.9A-LSLIWR, 396.7A-SIBT, 393.75A3-TAOL	Yes
Nov 12, 2024	83191033	FOLEY MN	MN	Level 3	LOAD KING SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Nov 7, 2024	83119215	BISMARCK ND	ND	Level 2	SIDE DUMPR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Nov 1, 2024	83065693	BISMARCK ND	ND	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Oct 9, 2024	82915675	BRAINERD MN	MN	Level 2	UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER	3	393.60D, 393.45B2-B, 392.2-SLL	No
Oct 8, 2024	82905714	BRAINERD MN	MN	Level 3	INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2	No
Sep 24, 2024	82800026	BRAINERD MN	MN	Level 3	INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Sep 24, 2024	82800482	BRAINERD MN	MN	Level 3	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Sep 23, 2024	82787731	ROGERS MN	MN	Level 3	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2	No
Sep 16, 2024	82688853	WILLISTON ND	ND	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.9(a), 393.130(b)	Yes
Sep 12, 2024	82698608	CAMBRIDGE MN	MN	Level 3	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Sep 11, 2024	82687446	ST. CLOUD MN	MN	Level 1	FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	392.2, 391.41(a)	No
Sep 11, 2024	82687169	ST. CLOUD MN	MN	Level 1	INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 21, 2024	82504100	DALBO MN	MN	Level 3	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2	No
Aug 19, 2024	82479782	MILACA MN	MN	Level 3	LOAD KING SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

66 total · 16.7% OOS

2024-052026-03

InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

BISMARCK ND12 · 1 OOS

BRAINERD MN8

LITTLE FALLS7

WILLISTON ND6 · 1 OOS

ST. CLOUD MN4 · 1 OOS

WATFORD CITY ND3 · 1 OOS

ST. CLOUD3 · 2 OOS

BIG LAKE MN2

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance95 · 38 OOS

Unsafe Driving59 · 1 OOS

Driver Fitness4 · 2 OOS

Hours of Service3 · 1 OOS

General/Admin1

Hazardous Materials1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Across 12 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
Date	State	Severity	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Mar 23, 2026	MN	INJURY	1	SCANDIA	SCANDIA TRL N	...368898	KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL
Aug 7, 2025	MN	TOW	0	BUFFALO	MNTH 55	...421339	KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL
Mar 22, 2025	MN	TOW	0	ALBERTVILLE	LA BEAUX AVE NE	...859623	KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL
Oct 31, 2024	MN	TOW	0	GRASS LAKE	MNTH 65	...863478	KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL
Sep 25, 2024	MN	INJURY	1	ISANTI	MNTH 65	...362877	KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL
Jul 12, 2024	MN	TOW	0	MONTICELLO	Walnut St	...128120	KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL
Jun 4, 2024	MN	INJURY	1	MANKATO	Hwy 14	...237229	KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL
Jan 29, 2024	ND	INJURY	1	—	0036	...257262	KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL
Nov 1, 2023	MN	TOW	0	WOODBURY	Radio Drive	...224629	KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL
Jun 16, 2023	MN	INJURY	1	BIG LAKE	USTH 10	...774487	KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL
Jun 6, 2023	MN	TOW	0	ALBERTVILLE	70th St NE	...421419	KNIFE RIVER OR BAUERLY BROTHERS OR BUFFALO BITUMINOUS OR GRANITE CITY CONCRETE OF WATKINS
Oct 26, 2022	MN	TOW	0	MEDINA	CHIPPEWA RD	...421417	KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL
Aug 26, 2022	MN	TOW	0	SARTELL	MNTH 15	...224885	KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL
Jul 9, 2022	ND	TOW	0	—	—	...257261	KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL
Jun 7, 2022	MN	TOW	0	ELK RIVER	Jackson St NW	...048652	KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL
Oct 25, 2021	MN	INJURY	1	NESSEL	N LAKE DR W	...444546	KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL
Sep 21, 2021	MN	TOW	0	RIPLEY	263rd St	...369930	KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL
Sep 3, 2021	MN	INJURY	2	NORTH BRANCH	I-35	...039153	KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL
Jul 27, 2021	MN	INJURY	1	ELK RIVER	SB USTH 169, N of 197th Ave	...450508	KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL
Jun 23, 2021	MN	TOW	0	LUTSEN	MNTH 61	...388560	KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL
Nov 3, 2020	ND	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Oct 27, 2020	MN	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Sep 4, 2020	MN	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Aug 5, 2020	MN	INJURY	2	—	—	—	—
Jul 15, 2020	MN	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—