FMCSA Carrier Profile
JERRY A GROTJOHN
DBA: Custom Transport
Hastings, MN
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 499285 · MC 257521
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 24 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-257521 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
2 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
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC257521
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
499285
MC Number
MC-257521
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
March 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 25, 1992
Authority Reinstated
September 20, 2001
Annual Mileage
20,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
525 E 31st St, Hastings, MN 55033
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jerry A Grotjohn
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2025 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWDB9XX7J158011 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| October 15, 2024 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1M1AA13Y31W140390 | 0 | Clean |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN1
WI1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0625GT613271 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA13Y31W140390 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9XX7J158011 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2001 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| May 30, 1995 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2001 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| January 17, 1995 | CONTRACT | On Record |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 3, 2026.
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