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K5 RANCH LLC
Penn Valley, CA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4041807 · MC 1531400
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 11 mo · first granted 2023
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1531400 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Express Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 yr, 11 mo since reinstatement on November 22, 2024; first granted April 20, 2023 (3 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on May 4, 2024 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1531400
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA982757168
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4041807
MC Number
MC-1531400
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 10, 2023
Authority First Granted
April 20, 2023
Authority Reinstated
November 22, 2024
Annual Mileage
24,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
13672 Piper Hill Dr, Penn Valley, CA 95946
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Martin Klauer
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsFarm SuppliesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
2 of 2 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
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA2
NV1
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 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mack Granite | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1GR4GY5LM019468 | 2 | — |
| Ziem | Semi-trailer | 1ZCT41A243ZP24710 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3KD629820 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2026 | 7023030085 | NV, NV | II | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1XPBDP9X3KD629820 |
CA EP01932 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| January 17, 2026 | UCSG000607 | DONNER PASS IF, CA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK ZIEM |
1M1GR4GY5LM019468 1ZCT41A243ZP24710 |
CA YP54259 CA 4EM6517 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| November 10, 2025 | UE45001264 | I-80 AT GREENBACK, CA | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK ZIEM |
1M1GR4GY5LM019468 1ZCT41A243ZP24710 |
CA YP54259 CA 4EM6517 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2024 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| July 22, 2024 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| April 20, 2023 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 17, 2024 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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