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KAIN TRANSPORT LLC
Andover, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 546765 · MC 271144
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr · first granted 1994
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-271144 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico Marine Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 yr since reinstatement on October 10, 2025; first granted April 1, 1994 (32 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC271144
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300213258
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
546765
MC Number
MC-271144
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 29, 1993
Authority First Granted
April 1, 1994
Authority Reinstated
October 10, 2025
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Andover, MN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Douglas Holding Llc | Dump · 40 ft | 1D9FS4035KC688095 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Sterling Truck A9500 series | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FWJA3CV06AW65472 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2026 | 1661001377 | SAINT PAUL MN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
STERLING TRUCK DOUGLAS HOLDING LLC |
2FWJA3CV06AW65472 1D9FS4035KC688095 |
MN PZC0430 MN 4642STT |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 13, 2018 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 23, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 31, 2014 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 2, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 25, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 29, 2014 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 30, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 23, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 18, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 9, 2018 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 28, 2014 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 20, 2014 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| May 4, 2009 | COMMON | On Record |
| October 8, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
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