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ZENTZ TRANSPORT LLC
Gary, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3559927 · MC 1195283
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 7 mo · first granted 2021
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1195283 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 yr, 7 mo since reinstatement on March 3, 2025; first granted July 15, 2021 (5 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1195283
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA992720344
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3559927
MC Number
MC-1195283
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 31, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 29, 2021
Authority First Granted
July 15, 2021
Authority Reinstated
March 3, 2025
Annual Mileage
82,326 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Gary, MN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightDrive/Tow AwayFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
33.3% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
62nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | CO | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KS2
MN2
MO1
SD1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0627DB705159 | 7 | 3 |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X1JJ175633 | 6 | 2 |
| 2007 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X57J167872 | 1 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2026 | 5070002364 | SISSETON SD | II | 4 | 1 | ZENTZ | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X1JJ175633 1GRAA0627DB705159 |
MN PZB3411 MN STE8118 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | 1768000996 | WORTHINGTON MN | II | 11 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X1JJ175633 1GRAA0627DB705159 |
MN PZB3411 MN STE8118 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| November 25, 2025 | I3A0861897 | ARDMORE TN | I | 6 | 2 | INTERNATIONAL PAPER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X1JJ175633 1GRAA0627DB705159 |
MN PZB3411 MN STE8118 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BRMMCAD | Air Disc Brake - Rotor (disc) metal to metal contact | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BRMMCAD | Air Disc Brake - Rotor (disc) metal to metal contact | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMAD | Air Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 12, 2025 | 1636000642 | MOORHEAD MN | III | 3 | — | KELLEY BEAN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X1JJ175633 1GRAA0627DB705159 |
MN PZB3411 MN STE8118 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| May 21, 2025 | HP93052615 | WABAUNSEE EAST M.C.I.S. #22E, KS | III | — | — | GROWING SPACE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X1JJ175633 1GRAA0627DB705159 |
MN PZB3411T MN 4255STV |
| April 11, 2025 | HP03204298 | WABAUNSEE WEST M.C.I.S. #21W, KS | III | — | — | NICE PAK PRODUCTS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X1JJ175633 1GRAA0627DB705159 |
MN PZB3411 MN 4255STV |
| May 13, 2024 | 0672001759 | JEFFERSON CITY MO | I | 6 | 1 | THE CLOROX SALES CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKADB9X57J167872 1GRAA0627DB705159 |
MN PAU8675 MN 4255STV |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| February 2, 2024 | TR09001274 | BUXTON ND | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKADB9X57J167872 |
MN PAU8675 |
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER | 1 | November 25, 2025 |
| KELLEY BEAN | 1 | August 12, 2025 |
| GROWING SPACE | 1 | May 21, 2025 |
| NICE PAK PRODUCTS INC | 1 | April 11, 2025 |
| THE CLOROX SALES CO | 1 | May 13, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 4, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 18, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 15, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 2, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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