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PAYTON-CLAIRE EXPRESS LLC
Plato, MN
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 77% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2103989 · MC 737153
Satisfactory
Active 15 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-737153 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United States Fire Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
35.3% OOS · 30 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 77% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 15 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 54.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 30 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC737153
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
United States Fire Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 506-9035962
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2103989
MC Number
MC-737153
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 16, 2010
Authority Granted
February 16, 2011
Annual Mileage
1,178,904 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2940 97th Court, Plato, MN 55370
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jeffrey Kohls
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatGarbage/RefuseWater/Well
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
30
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
19
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance61
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service9
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate54.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (33.8pp higher)
35.3% of 17 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
77th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
10 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA9
MN8
MO4
TN4
AR1
Fleet & Equipment (31)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~18
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
17
Tractor
12
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD48X5KJ297462 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6KJ225491 | 4 | 3 |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0620CW701476 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0624BW702743 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530AM863603 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532GU552408 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532GU552411 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4KJ225490 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXKJ225526 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0LD704506 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 31 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1LD662878 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0621BW702747 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0623AW701694 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0625BW703013 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0625FW700358 | 1 | — |
| Gdan | Semi-trailer | 1GRAA0625W703013 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06268W701019 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0626AW700751 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0627CW700261 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531AM955206 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533GU552403 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533GU669902 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536GU669909 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537L2874810 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X6DJ368879 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3GJ458851 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6LJ424882 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8KJ244723 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX7N689448 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXFD290350 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Sterling Truck A9500 series | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FWJA3DE15AU23044 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (30)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | 1675001683 | CLARKS GROVE MN | I | 6 | 2 | PAYTONCLAIRE EXPRESS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD48X5KJ297462 1GRAA0627CW700261 |
MN PAN4559 MN 2422STV |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 3, 2026 | 0287001839 | CLARKS GROVE MN | I | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TR |
1XKYD49X6KJ225491 1UYVS253XGM629705 |
MN PAV3301 MN 8957STY |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 30, 2026 | 1675001661 | CLARKS GROVE MN | III | 2 | — | AYTONCLAIRE EXPRESS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TR |
1XKYD49X6KJ225491 1UYVS253XGM629705 |
MN PAV3301 MN 8957STY |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | 239J000065 | IA, IA | II | 4 | 1 | TETRA PAK MATERIALS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X3GJ458851 1UYVS2532GU552408 |
MN PAS7475 MN STF1302 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| May 21, 2026 | W128001300 | BLOOMSDALE MO | II | — | — | BONGARDS CREAMERIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X6KJ225491 1GRAA0625FW700358 |
MN PAV3301 MN 8681STZ |
| March 24, 2026 | 000P14RQVJ | 45 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GR, IA | II | 3 | 1 | ODW LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X6KJ225491 1GRAA0624BW702743 |
MN PAV3301 MN 9783STZ |
| 393.45 | OOSBrake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| February 11, 2026 | 000P14WT3R | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD, IA | I | 6 | 2 | BOMGARDS CREAMERIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X0LD704506 1GRAA0621BW702747 |
MN TMP0LD704 MN STF1332 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 10, 2026 | 3854001089 | CHESTERFIELD MO | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X0LD704506 1UYVS2530AM863603 |
MN PZB1227 MN STE1031 |
| February 5, 2026 | 000P15NFMN | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON, IA | II | 2 | — | BONGARDS CREMERY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X4KJ225490 1UYVS2532GU552411 |
MN PZB2519 MN STF1341 |
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 1, 2025 | 0191000516 | RANDALL MN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD48X5KJ297462 1UYVS2536GU669909 |
MN PAN4559 MN STF1452 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| BONGARDS CREAMERIES | 6 | May 21, 2026 |
| TETRA PAK MATERIALS LLC | 2 | August 18, 2026 |
| AYTONCLAIRE EXPRESS LLC | 1 | September 30, 2026 |
| ODW LOGISTICS | 1 | March 24, 2026 |
| BOMGARDS CREAMERIES | 1 | February 11, 2026 |
| BONGARDS CREMERY | 1 | February 5, 2026 |
| PEPSI BEVERAGE COMPANY | 1 | July 30, 2025 |
| OIL DRI CORPORATION OF AMERICA | 1 | April 28, 2025 |
| SERVICE CHAMP | 1 | January 20, 2025 |
| BONGAR PREMIUM CHEESE | 1 | December 8, 2024 |
| REFRESCO BEVERAGES US INC | 1 | November 14, 2024 |
| FRESH FRUIT COMPANY | 1 | October 11, 2024 |
1 more shipper named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 7, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 16, 2011 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 16, 2011 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Evilsizor Process Servers Inc
8601 W Cross Dr Ste F5 #301, Littleton, CO, 80123
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