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WILLIAMS EXPRESS INC
Williams, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 567223 · MC 277485
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 1994
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-277485 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
10.5% OOS · 99 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 20 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on December 12, 2005; first granted October 4, 1994 (32 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 19.2% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 2.6% — below the 5.5% national average
- 99 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC277485
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WF013833
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
567223
MC Number
MC-277485
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 7, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 23, 1994
Authority First Granted
October 4, 1994
Authority Reinstated
December 12, 2005
Annual Mileage
1,555,548 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
245 State Highway 11, Williams, MN 56686
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kameron Koerbitz
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
99
Driver Inspections
64
Vehicle Inspections
47
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance37
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service19
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.6% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate19.2% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
10.5% of 57 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
29th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
16 of 27 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 60 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 60 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 60 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 60 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2025 | MN | — | — | Yes | Blowing Sand Soil Dirt Or Snow · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT28
ND18
MN9
WA8
OR3
SD3
and 8 more states
Fleet & Equipment (52)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~18
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~34
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
33
Tractor
18
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY3LM014609 | 12 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4LM010472 | 7 | 2 |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPBGGGG20D455742 | 7 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0627HK271556 | 6 | — |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY8KM009579 | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y7JM085685 | 6 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB004LDLZ2652 | 6 | 1 |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA062XHK271552 | 5 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0625FB701029 | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0HN974757 | 5 | 1 |
Show all 52 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3PN322150 | 5 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0JL048467 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY5LM018578 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW09Y1FM050595 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7PN322149 | 4 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0623HK271554 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0625HK266887 | 3 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0627JB703603 | 3 | — |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621GK259092 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0624FJ650208 | 3 | — |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0625GT613237 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0FL841078 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329EM404287 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P062XLJ175627 | 2 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0621HK271553 | 2 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0622HK266894 | 2 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0625HK271555 | 2 | — |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0628GK258930 | 2 | — |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA062XGK258931 | 2 | 1 |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623GT613124 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0628KT126185 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY2LM010471 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY6PM034679 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY9KM002754 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0621LJ175628 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0622NJ413909 | 1 | — |
| 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0620FK242462 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0622FB700499 | 1 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0626HK271550 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06279B705122 | 1 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0628HK271551 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9626FB700476 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0628GT613149 | 1 | — |
| 1982 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0629CK216999 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W35L912273 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y5GM056517 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW21Y2GM056821 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1R1F353236K560683 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537FG377702 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0KJ309002 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXLT375047 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0GN939909 | 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 (99)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | U846300762 | BUTTE MT | II | — | — | MOUNTAIN VIEW SEEDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH NAT |
4V4NC9EH7PN322149 1JJV532WX5L911640 |
MN PZA6948 MN 7551STX |
| August 26, 2026 | T077000350 | HARRISBURG NE | III | — | — | MILTON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH3PN322150 3H3V532CXLT375047 |
MN PAV0377 ME B937447 |
| August 12, 2026 | U716901647 | BILLINGS MT | I | 2 | 1 | NORFARM SEEDS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1M1AN4GY8KM009579 1GRAP0625FB701029 |
MN PZA4110 MN 3107STM |
| 393.207F-SASMD | OOSSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| August 5, 2026 | 0605001042 | WARROAD MN | II | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1NPBGGGG20D455742 1UYVS2537FG377702 |
MN PZA3495 MN 1670STV |
| June 28, 2026 | TR09002537 | BUXTON ND | I | 1 | — | MARVIN WOOD PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH3PN322150 1GRAP0629CK216999 |
MN PAV0377 MN 0546STV |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| June 22, 2026 | HP21000379 | FARGO ND | III | — | — | POLARIS SALES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WABASH |
1M1AN4GY3LM014609 1JJV532W35L912273 |
MN PAU0185 MN 2349STW |
| June 17, 2026 | 5210001592 | SISSETON SD | II | 4 | 1 | DLF USA INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1M1AN4GY5LM018578 1GRAP0621GK259092 |
MN PAU1484 MN STC1091 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.40A-B | Brake - Inadequate braking system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 25, 2026 | X001006143 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | I | 1 | — | NORTHERN EXCELLENCE SEED, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1M1AN4GY4LM010472 1GR1P062XLJ175627 |
MN PAU0655 MN STE9845 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 19, 2026 | U584301350 | BILLINGS MT | III | 1 | — | SMITH FEED SERVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1M1AN4GY9KM002754 1GRAP0628GT613149 |
MN PZB2393 MN 8494STW |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| May 18, 2026 | TR60002629 | BISMARCK ND | III | — | — | BRIGHT WOOD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3ALXFB004LDLZ2652 1GRAA0627JB703603 |
MN PAS8519 MN STF7631 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MARVIN WOOD PRODUCTS | 14 | June 28, 2026 |
| NORFARM SEEDS | 10 | August 12, 2026 |
| NORTHERN EXCELLENCE SEED | 9 | May 25, 2026 |
| POLARIS SALES INC | 4 | June 22, 2026 |
| NORTHERN EXCELLENCE | 3 | April 7, 2026 |
| POLARIS | 3 | January 26, 2026 |
| MARVIN WINDOWS & DOORS | 3 | February 12, 2025 |
| BRIGHT WOOD | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| LANDMARK SEED CO. | 2 | February 6, 2024 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW SEEDS | 1 | October 15, 2026 |
| MILTON | 1 | August 26, 2026 |
| DLF USA INC | 1 | June 17, 2026 |
33 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 24, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 12, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 18, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 12, 2005 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 6, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 21, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 27, 2004 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 23, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 24, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 24, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
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