K G M CONTRACTORS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 7 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — K G M CONTRACTORS INC (USDOT 828918) 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 Officer(s): KERRY ABRAMSON (Company officer); THOMAS KVAS (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 7 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/828918/ As of: Jul 17, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 9.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 55.6% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=49706 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 7 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 37 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 13.33% | 33.33% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
K G M CONTRACTORS INC is a corporation based in ANGORA, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 828918. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 21 power units and 30 drivers, with 37 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 55.6%. 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.
K G M CONTRACTORS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 21 power units and 30 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Angora, MN. Across 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 27.3% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
22 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 47% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MN (22 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
27.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (52.9% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 10 times.
The fleet comprises 21 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 30 drivers; Kenworth, Trail king, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 49,706 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–32 power units (±50% of this carrier's 21 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (MN) | 15 | 6 | 40.0% | Oct 30, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 8 | |
| Peterbilt | 7 | |
| Ford | 6 | |
| Trail King | 6 | |
| Western Star | 6 | |
| Sdmp | 4 | |
| Felling | 3 | |
| Sidu | 3 | |
| Other | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 1.06 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.23 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 8.00 | 8 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (37 rows) View all 37 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86249886 | Oct 30, 2025 | MN | 1 | INTERNATIONAL FALLS MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.9A-LTSI, 392.2-SLL, 393.9A-LHWS | Yes |
| 86176195 | Oct 23, 2025 | MN | 2 | MOUNTAIN IRON MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.43D-B, 391.41APC, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 85933803 | Sep 25, 2025 | MN | 1 | INTERNATIONAL FALLS MN |
WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 392.2-SLL, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 85406574 | Jul 29, 2025 | MN | 1 | SAGINAW MN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85404504 | Jul 29, 2025 | MN | 3 | CLOQUET MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85391966 | Jul 28, 2025 | MN | 3 | SAGINAW MN |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 383.23A2-LCDLNP, 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 85377266 | Jul 25, 2025 | MN | 2 | SAGINAW MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 85132558 | Jun 30, 2025 | MN | 2 | MOOSE LAKE MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.100B-C, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 84895053 | Jun 2, 2025 | MN | 3 | SAGINAW MN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84749858 | May 15, 2025 | MN | 3 | INTERNATIONAL FALLS MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 82972130 | Oct 16, 2024 | MN | 2 | SILVER BAY MN |
COURIER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.43DBMA, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 82772583 | Sep 20, 2024 | MN | 3 | SAGINAW MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82592020 | Aug 30, 2024 | MN | 3 | CARLTON MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82452482 | Aug 15, 2024 | MN | 1 | HERMANTOWN MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.43(d), 392.2, 391.41(a) | Yes |
| 82273548 | Jul 26, 2024 | MN | 1 | ORR MN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82168207 | Jul 15, 2024 | MN | 3 | CLOQUET MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82159643 | Jul 13, 2024 | MN | 3 | DULUTH MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82068103 | Jul 3, 2024 | MN | 3 | DULUTH MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82018011 | Jun 26, 2024 | MN | 3 | CLOQUET MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2 | No |
| 82016864 | Jun 26, 2024 | MN | 3 | CLOQUET MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81967125 | Jun 20, 2024 | MN | 3 | COOK MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81882934 | Jun 10, 2024 | MN | 3 | INTERNATIONAL FALLS MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80720222 | Jan 30, 2024 | MN | 3 | HIBBING |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2 | No |
| 80602646 | Jan 12, 2024 | MN | 2 | CHERRY |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
9 | 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.81 | Yes |
| 80559512 | Jan 8, 2024 | MN | 3 | HIBBING |
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0260270151 | Jan 27, 2026 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0242820247 | Oct 8, 2024 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0232910143 | Oct 18, 2023 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0232790125 | Oct 6, 2023 | MN | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MN0230530226 | Feb 22, 2023 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0151590263 | Jun 3, 2015 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0113550093 | Dec 8, 2011 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAGINAW MN | MN | 5 | 0 |
| CLOQUET MN | MN | 4 | 0 |
| INTERNATIONAL FALLS MN | MN | 4 | 2 |
| HIBBING | MN | 3 | 0 |
| DULUTH MN | MN | 2 | 0 |
| BAUDETTE | MN | 1 | 0 |
| CARLTON MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| CARLTON WEIGH SCALE | MN | 1 | 0 |
| CHERRY | MN | 1 | 1 |
| COOK MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 2 |
| 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.24(a) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.24(c) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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