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KOHOUT TRUCKING INC
DBA: James A Kohout Trucking
Olivia, MN
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Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 454111 · MC 245121
Active
Satisfactory
Active 25 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 1991
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-245121 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
16 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC245121
Contract Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
454111
MC Number
MC-245121
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 5, 1991
Authority First Granted
October 10, 1991
Authority Reinstated
June 15, 2001
Annual Mileage
900,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Olivia, MN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
2023
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
3 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
ND3
IA2
MN1
NE1
SD1
UT1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Flatbed
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GR4M0629NH328210 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1TDH50037HB155062 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5GJ466323 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD49X9CD164249 | 2 | — |
| Brazos | — | 4B9BKFS23NH054413 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR1JLHG7907 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X97J178881 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8GD204339 | 1 | — |
| Brazos Tra | Semi-trailer | 4B9BKFS21NH054412 | 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 (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2024 | 5430001021 | JEFFERSON SD | III | 1 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKYDP9X5GJ466323 4B9BKFS23NH054413 |
MN PAW3217 MN 2543STZ |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| September 10, 2024 | 000P16DKW9 | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON, IA | III | 3 | — | BEET SUGAR CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TIMP |
4V4NC9EH4DN129839 1TDH50031KB163326 |
MN PZA1952 MN STB4071 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| August 31, 2024 | 000P120CZT | I-35 SB, IA | II | 6 | — | SANIMAX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJGLDR1JLHG7907 1TDH50037HB155062 |
MN PAW1964 MN 5236STZ |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.8E1-PC | False Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| August 12, 2024 | TR36006588 | FARGO ND | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPWD49X9CD164249 1GR4M0629NH328210 |
MN PAW1597 MN STB9492 |
| August 1, 2024 | FT99001281 | BISMARCK ND | II | 1 | — | OLDCASTLE INFRASTRUCTURE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BRAZOS TRA |
1XKWDB9X97J178881 4B9BKFS21NH054412 |
MN PAV7847 MN 2544STZ |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 17, 2024 | 1657000208 | ERSKINE MN | I | 5 | 1 | SETH RUPP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BRAZOS |
1XKYDP9X5GJ466323 4B9BKFS23NH054413 |
MN PAW3217 MN 2543STZ |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| July 10, 2024 | 24LU001466 | BRIGHAM CITY UT | III | — | — | NUCOR STEEL UTAH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPWD49X9CD164249 1GR4M0629NH328210 |
MN PAW1597 MN STB9492 |
| May 29, 2024 | 5110001027 | BRYANT SD | II | 3 | — | AGTEGRA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X8GD204339 1UYVS25347U245113 |
MN PAV1481 MN 5326STZ |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 28, 2024 | TR60001525 | HAGUE ND | I | 4 | 1 | ABBA FREIGHT SYSTEMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BRAZOS |
1XKYDP9X5GJ466323 4B9BKFS23NH054413 |
MN PAW3217 MN 2543STZ |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 15, 2024 | 5070001025 | SISSETON SD | III | 1 | — | RED RIVER GRAIN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPBD49X8GD204339 1TDH50037HB155062 |
MN PAV1481 MN 5236STZ |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BEET SUGAR CO | 1 | September 10, 2024 |
| SANIMAX | 1 | August 31, 2024 |
| OLDCASTLE INFRASTRUCTURE | 1 | August 1, 2024 |
| SETH RUPP | 1 | July 17, 2024 |
| NUCOR STEEL UTAH | 1 | July 10, 2024 |
| AGTEGRA | 1 | May 29, 2024 |
| ABBA FREIGHT SYSTEMS | 1 | May 28, 2024 |
| RED RIVER GRAIN | 1 | May 15, 2024 |
| NUGEN ENERGY LLC | 1 | April 16, 2024 |
| TROJAN NUTRIENTS LLC | 1 | March 5, 2024 |
| SOUTHERN MN BEAT SUGAR CO | 1 | January 31, 2024 |
| POTASHCORP | 1 | January 17, 2024 |
2 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| June 15, 2001 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| May 15, 1997 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| October 10, 1991 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 21, 1997 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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