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K-HILLCREST FARMS LLC
DBA: Hillcrest Farms
Lowell, MI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 364981 · MC 1706008
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 8 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1706008 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
33.3% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 months
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1706008
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF MI
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAP 3309449
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
364981
MC Number
MC-1706008
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Partnership
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
December 16, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 7, 1989
Authority Reinstated
December 17, 2025
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
11963 Portland Rd, Lowell, MI 49331
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kevin Klahn
Officer 2
Jana Klahn
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
33.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
6 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 63rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2026 | AKERT00854 | MI, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
3AKJHLDR0LDMD9741 1E1D3M488SR088524 |
MI BD83667 MI F208501 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| March 12, 2026 | CINIM02004 | IONIA SCALE E/B, MI | I | 6 | 3 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
2HSCNAPR56C306371 |
MI BE00305 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| November 20, 2025 | 1985000093 | LOWELL MI, US | V | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHLDR0LDMD9741 |
MI BD83667 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| November 20, 2025 | 1985000092 | LOWELL MI, US | V | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKWDB0X07J167197 |
MI BB84034 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 20, 2025 | 1985000091 | LOWELL MI, US | V | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XK1D40X6TJ219867 |
MI TEMPORARY |
| August 11, 2025 | BOSSL00898 | NB US 131 @ 28TH ST, MI | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XKWD40X3NR49019 1E1D4N486NR075956 |
MI BE29311 MI E913496 |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| January 31, 2024 | PARLM02292 | NASH HWY & PEDDLER LAKE HWY, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WILX |
2FUYFDYBXSA579917 1W1MAFYA15A239319 |
MI BB84077 MI D767567 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Snow |
| August 11, 2025 | MI | — | 1 | 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
MI3
US3
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Dump
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR0LDMD9741 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 28 ft | 1E1D3M488SR088524 | 1 | — |
| 2022 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 30 ft | 1E1D4N486NR075956 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D40X6TJ219867 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1XKWD40X3NR49019 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB0X07J167197 | 1 | — |
| 2006 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPR56C306371 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 17, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 21, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 16, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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