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KRAUS & SONS TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 868350 • 3222 MARBILL FARM ROAD, MONTGOMERY, IL, 60538

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
868,350
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Illinois
Phone
6302586321
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
490,508
BOC-3 Agent
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
Physical Address
3222 MARBILL FARM ROAD, MONTGOMERY, IL, 60538
Contact
Phone: 6302586321

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Mar 25, 2017
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-381328ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWB211650ON FILEMar 25, 2017Mar 25, 2023

Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.BIPD/PrimaryPL19951114REPLACEDMar 30, 2016Mar 25, 2016
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.BIPD/PrimaryPL19951114CANCELLEDMar 30, 2016Apr 28, 2016
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2946734REPLACEDMar 25, 2016Mar 25, 2017
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.BIPD/PrimaryPL19951114REPLACEDMar 5, 2013Mar 25, 2016
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.BIPD/PrimaryPL19951114CANCELLEDMar 5, 2013Mar 30, 2016
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.BIPD/PrimaryPL19951114CANCELLEDFeb 10, 2010Mar 5, 2013
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.BIPD/PrimaryPL19951114REPLACEDMar 31, 2009Feb 10, 2010
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.BIPD/PrimaryPL19951114REPLACEDApr 18, 2005Mar 31, 2009
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.BIPD/PrimaryPL19951114REPLACEDMay 18, 2004Apr 18, 2005
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.BIPD/PrimaryPL19951114CANCELLEDAug 23, 2000May 18, 2004
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.BIPD/PrimaryPL19951114CANCELLEDApr 28, 2000Aug 23, 2000

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWB211650BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2023Mar 25, 2023
TERM/REPLARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANYCA 2946734BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2017Mar 25, 2017
TERM/CANCLOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL19951114BIPD/PrimaryApr 28, 2016Apr 28, 2016
TERM/CANCLOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL19951114BIPD/PrimaryMar 30, 2016Mar 30, 2016
TERM/REPLOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL19951114BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2016Mar 25, 2016
TERM/REPLOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL19951114BIPD/PrimaryMar 25, 2016Mar 25, 2016
CANCELOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL19951114BIPD/PrimaryMar 5, 2013Mar 5, 2013
TERM/REPLOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL19951114BIPD/PrimaryFeb 10, 2010Feb 10, 2010
TERM/REPLOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL19951114BIPD/PrimaryMar 31, 2009Mar 31, 2009
TERM/REPLOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL19951114BIPD/PrimaryApr 18, 2005Apr 18, 2005
CANCELOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL19951114BIPD/PrimaryMay 18, 2004May 18, 2004
CANCELOOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.PL19951114BIPD/PrimaryAug 23, 2000Aug 23, 2000

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC381328MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMay 5, 2000—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
44%
Unsafe Driving
36%

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

Inspections
37
Violations
60
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
13.5%
Driver OOS %
5.4%
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
3
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
3
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 37 of 37 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

10 states • 37 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (60 violations from 37 inspections)

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Violation Summary (60 violations from 37 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner40—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS33—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i)395.3(a)(3)(i)32—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD30—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)32—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours20—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOSFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8EFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii)Driver failed to manually add the trailer number10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
13.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.4%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.3 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.62vs nat'l 1.80
-0.18 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 (37 inspections)

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Inspection History (37 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 3, 202687519696RoadsideWALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 20, 202687112794JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 10, 202687059471BILLINGS MTMTLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.60C, 393.45D-BNo
Dec 9, 202586562640PACIFIC WAWALevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER3393.9A-LLPL, 395.24, 395.8E-HOSPDOOSNo
Sep 30, 20258593894616 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDONIALevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR8393.60D, 393.78, 393.11TUNo
Sep 28, 202585903735TILFORD SDSDLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Sep 10, 202585772622LAKEWOOD WAWALevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLLR, 395.34A1-ELDDFNNo
Jul 14, 202585239113STOUGHTON WIWILevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Jul 6, 202585135199TILFORD SDSDLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1393.78A-WSNo
May 2, 202584563945HUBBARD ORORLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1395.24No
Apr 23, 202584532571VANCOUVER WAWALevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS2, 395.34A1-ELDDFNNo
Mar 22, 202584205071POST FALLS IDIDLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER4393.9A-LSML, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LILNo
Mar 16, 202584141226TILFORD SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Mar 16, 202584141239TILFORD SDSDLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.203C-CBP, 393.9A-LHWSNo
Feb 28, 20258401481815 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDONIALevel 2HYUN SEMI-TRAILER1393.95ANo
Feb 2, 202583763506BROADUS MTMTLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jan 26, 202583700422VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER2395.24No
Jan 6, 202583543636BUTTE MTMTLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Dec 16, 202483460278WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.8E-HOSPDNo
Dec 10, 202483379418FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/BMILevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.47E, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Dec 4, 202483322431POST FALLS IDIDLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2393.45D-B, 396.3A1-FYes
Nov 30, 20248328919815 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDONIALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2C, 393.9No
Nov 17, 202483191702BROADUS MTMTLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Oct 6, 202482843009WYETH ORORLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 6, 202482843007WYETH ORORLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Oct 4, 202482848197I-80ILLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Sep 21, 202482726828VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Aug 18, 202482419555BROADUS MTMTLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jul 19, 20248219241215 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDONIALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3), 395.24(c)(2)(ii)Yes
Jun 16, 202481916132TILFORD SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 6, 202481533073WYETH WB - 10 MI E CASCADE LCKORLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1395.3(a)(3)(i)Yes
Apr 29, 202481522927WORTHINGTONMNLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER4395.30(b)(1), 395.8(e)(1)No
Mar 1, 202481017459060 - MOLINE - I-74/280 E/BILLevel 3INTERNATIO OTHER1390.21T(b)No
Jan 31, 202480737000DU PONT WAWALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLLRNo
May 29, 202378759094WORTHINGTON SCALEMNLevel 1OTHR SEMI-TRAILER7395.8(e)(1), 395.3(a)(3)(i), 393.45(d)Yes
May 27, 202378760679WIBAUX SCALEMTLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Apr 9, 202378309995BILLINGS EB SCALEMTLevel 3—0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

32 total · 18.8% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

TILFORD SD5
15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON3 · 1 OOS
BROADUS MT3 · 1 OOS
POST FALLS ID2 · 1 OOS
WYETH OR2
VALLEY SPRINGS SD2
WORTHINGTON1
FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Hours of Service21 · 4 OOS

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 5, 2019NETOW00————
Oct 20, 2014UTTOW00————
Jun 6, 2012ILINJURY01————
Mar 17, 2012INTOW00————

Compliance Timeline

16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 25, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 5, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 25, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 28, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 30, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 25, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 25, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 20, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 5, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 6, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 17, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 10, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 31, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 18, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. • BIPD/Primary
May 18, 2004
Insurance
Insurance cancel
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 23, 2000
Insurance
Insurance cancel
OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. • BIPD/Primary

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