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KEVIN SWIERS
DBA: Swiers Transport
Elizabeth, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2633166 · MC 916618
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-916618 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
14.3% OOS · 27 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 27.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 27 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC916618
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP44540F
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2633166
MC Number
MC-916618
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
March 7, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 7, 2015
Authority Reinstated
May 16, 2022
Annual Mileage
350,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Elizabeth, MN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeatOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
14.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
21 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
27.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 36th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
27
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
14
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate27.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (6.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (27)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | ND | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XPED49X2TD779432 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| May 19, 2026 | KS | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPBDP9X2SD737183 | 0 | Clean |
| April 30, 2026 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPCDP9X3PD875942 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| April 15, 2026 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPCDP9X3PD875942 | 1 | Passed |
| April 2, 2026 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X6RD602296 | 3 | Passed |
| February 5, 2026 | ND | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X0PD817041 | 0 | Clean |
| December 2, 2025 | MT | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X6RD602296 | 0 | Clean |
| November 20, 2025 | MT | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X6RD602296 | 0 | Clean |
| October 24, 2025 | MT | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XPED49X0TD782703 | 0 | Clean |
| October 22, 2025 | ID | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPCDP9X3PD875942 | 0 | Clean |
| September 23, 2025 | MT | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPED49X0TD782703 | 0 | Clean |
| August 2, 2025 | ND | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGHDV9GSHK5481 | 3 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 27 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 21 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| June 3, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 8 | Out of service |
| November 4, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | 4 | Out of service |
| April 30, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 8 | Cited |
| April 10, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| April 30, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 7 | Cited |
| August 2, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | 7 | Cited |
| April 2, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| April 10, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | Cited |
| April 30, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | Cited |
| April 15, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | 5 | Cited |
| April 10, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 2001 for towed vehicle. | 4 | Cited |
| August 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | 4 | Cited |
| April 2, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| April 2, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 16 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ND11
MT9
GA2
AR1
ID1
KS1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
8
Dry Van
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530P2935713 | 10 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X3PD875942 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536N2514107 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6KD604426 | 5 | 1 |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622PW455309 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6RD602296 | 4 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPED49X0TD782703 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623TW805315 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2SD737183 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDV9GSHK5481 | 2 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532P2935714 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0PD817041 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPED49X2TD779432 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 16, 2022 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 30, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 30, 2021 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| May 7, 2018 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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