FARMERS ELEVATOR OF KENSINGTON MN INC
USDOT 75339 • 22 RAILWAY STREET W, KENSINGTON, MN, 56343
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP08086P | ON FILE | May 11, 2004 | Apr 20, 2009 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP08086P | ON FILE | May 11, 2004 | Apr 20, 2009 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GA7534 | REPLACED | Jun 14, 1985 | May 11, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GA 7534 | REPLACED | May 1, 1977 | May 11, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP08086P | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2009 | Apr 20, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP08086P | CARGO | Apr 20, 2009 | Apr 20, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GA7534 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2004 | May 11, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GA 7534 | CARGO | May 11, 2004 | May 11, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-116791 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC116791 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC116791 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC116791 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Nov 30, 1990 | REVOKED | Dec 4, 2013 |
| MC116791 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 16, 1990 | — | Unknown |
| MC116791 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 19, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC116791 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 19, 1984 | — | Unknown |
| MC116791 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 29, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC116791 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 10, 1981 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
24 states • 92 inspections
Violation Summary (82 violations from 92 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 3 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106B-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.110(b)(3) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87(a) | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (92 inspections)
Showing 50 of 92
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2025 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | FARGO | I 29 S | ...805266 | FARMERS ELEVATOR OF KENSINGTON MN INC |
| Apr 13, 2024 | NE | FATAL | 1 | 4 | SHELBY | US-81 | ...805266 | FARMERS ELEVATOR OF KENSINGTON MN INC |
| Jun 14, 2023 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNKNOWN | I-40 NONCARD@M351 | ...N62283 | FARMERS ELEVATOR OF KENSINGTON MN INC |
| Apr 27, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NASHVILLE | I-40 | ...303622 | FARMERS ELEVATOR OF KENSINGTON MN INC |
| Mar 8, 2021 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | HEBRON | US-81/ MILEPOST 11 | ...272556 | FARMERS ELEVATOR OF KENSINGTON MN INC |
| Dec 21, 2018 | MO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2018 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2017 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2015 | TX | FATAL | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2013 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2011 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2010 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 4, 2010 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2006 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2005 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 28, 2004 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2004 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2003 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2000 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 1999 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 1998 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 1996 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 1995 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 1994 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 1994 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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