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OPEN GATE TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS INC
DBA: Open Gate Transport
Kiowa, CO
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3853489 · MC 1405365
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1405365 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Trisura Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
28.6% OOS · 17 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 17 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1405365
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 29T100621
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3853489
MC Number
MC-1405365
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 30, 2022
Authority Granted
April 20, 2022
Annual Mileage
155,034 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
34638 Wolf Creek Trail, Kiowa, CO 80117
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Foster Houts
Cargo Types
General FreightOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
17
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
28.6% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th 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
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KS5
NE3
OK2
IA1
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Livestock
5
Tractor
4
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X35D846689 | 4 | 1 |
| Merritt Eq | Semi-trailer | 1MT2N53314H017028 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1K65334P5563632 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1K65336P5563633 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X36N887447 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8BD129981 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16533A4G5549320 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16533A9H5549508 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1K65339M5560687 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0CD136067 | 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 (17)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | HP00630618 | KS, KS | II | 9 | 2 | CALHOUN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER |
1XP5DB9X35D846689 1D9BG532XH1609372 |
CO AEMQ45 ID TS2325 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | OOSTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| May 26, 2026 | 9355000115 | KINGMAN KS | II | 4 | — | OPEN GATE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MERRITT EQ |
1XP5DB9X35D846689 1MT2N53314H017028 |
CO AEMQ45 ID TW5036 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| April 30, 2026 | 0127000276 | WICHITA KS | II | 7 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MERRITT EQ |
1XP5DB9X35D846689 1MT2N53314H017028 |
CO AEMQ45 CO NO TAG |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 22, 2025 | HP04570341 | GREENSBURG, KS | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XP5DB9X36N887447 1W1K65334P5563632 |
CO BLDP51 NE 297501 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 23, 2025 | V252065917 | IH-40 WB 131MM RESTA, TX | II | 4 | 1 | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XP5DB9X36N887447 1W1K65334P5563632 |
CO BLDP51 NE 297501 |
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | OOSNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 22, 2025 | HP03795842 | FINNEY COUNTY - 055, KS | III | 3 | — | MEYER RANCH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XP5DB9X35D846689 1W1K65336P5563633 |
CO AEMQ45 NE 297501 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| February 4, 2025 | 000P12JNRW | I29 NB, IA | III | 6 | — | PIERCE FEEDERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPXD49X8BD129981 1W1K65339M5560687 |
CO BECU43 NE 305936 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| October 23, 2024 | T661000674 | ON US HWY 281, 2521 FEET SOUTH, NE | III | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPXD49X0CD136067 1W16533A9H5549508 |
CO 6333900 NE 289101 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.71A | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Speeding Related | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| August 10, 2024 | T003000023 | ON UNNAMED STREET, 223 FEET WE, NE | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPXD49X8BD129981 1W1K65336P5563633 |
CO BECU43 NE 297501 |
| June 27, 2024 | T175000591 | MM179 I80 WB, NE | III | 2 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XP5DB9X35D846689 1W16533A4G5549320 |
CO AEMQ45 NE 302033 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.71A | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Speeding Related | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CALHOUN | 1 | September 15, 2026 |
| MEYER RANCH | 1 | September 22, 2025 |
| PIERCE FEEDERS | 1 | February 4, 2025 |
| SIZELOVE FARMS | 1 | April 3, 2024 |
| ENDERBERG | 1 | January 7, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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