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KINDSVATER INC
Dodge City, KS
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 61177 · MC 127204
Inactive
Satisfactory
Active 25 yrs · first granted 1978
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-127204 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
7.1% OOS · 65 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Inactive Carrier Status
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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.
Vetting notes
- Not currently active with FMCSA
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 13.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 65 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC127204
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WF007916
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy WF007916
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
61177
MC Number
MC-127204
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
March 29, 1978
Authority Reinstated
October 18, 2001
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2301 East Trail, Dodge City, KS 67801
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Justine Carlson
Officer 2
Benjamin Kennedy
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
65
Driver Inspections
32
Vehicle Inspections
38
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate13.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
7.1% of 42 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
17th 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
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KS32
OK16
TX10
NE5
IA1
US1
Fleet & Equipment (69)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~30
of 38 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~39
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
38
Tractor
30
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7RN257234 | 7 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539N2502307 | 4 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5RN257233 | 4 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6RN256754 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538L2887730 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539EU951913 | 3 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0LN241741 | 3 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0LN242114 | 3 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4NN672313 | 3 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5PN672310 | 3 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5SN785070 | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533DU643005 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533FU235607 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536J2313608 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537K2471103 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538L2887713 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538R2135003 | 2 | — |
| Util | — | 1UYVS253XEU906514 | 2 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2LN241918 | 2 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3RN257232 | 2 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5PN774657 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6KN121778 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6SN785028 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8KN279362 | 2 | — |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9MN855608 | 2 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9PN672309 | 2 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXSN784609 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530DU577514 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530J2313605 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530K2471105 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530L2780218 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530N2502308 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531CU286406 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531EU906514 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531FU235606 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531GU484506 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532GU650404 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532J2313606 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532L2780219 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533CU286505 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533DU525312 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533DU643103 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533EU906515 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534HU932318 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534J2313607 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534J2313610 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534R2135001 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536DU473111 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536DU643001 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536HU932322 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536R2135002 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537CU231202 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539N2502131 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XDU643003 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XL2797401 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XP2741125 | 1 | — |
| Cubc | Tractor | 3ASDZAPR9MN855608 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0KN124529 | 1 | — |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0MN339170 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2PN777712 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2TN785027 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3PN774656 | 1 | — |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4MN339169 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4PN777713 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5SN784792 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7PN672311 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7PN774658 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8RN256755 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9SN785072 | 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 (65)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 | M407156654 | OK | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor — |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR9MN855608 1UYVS2530J2313605 |
— — |
| February 5, 2026 | M407156648 | OK | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor — |
INTERNATIONAL UTIL |
3HSDZAPR0LN241741 1UYVS253XEU906514 |
— — |
| January 6, 2026 | HP93270726 | KS | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor — |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR2LN241918 1UYVS2538R2135003 |
— — |
| December 23, 2025 | M407156598 | OK | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor — |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR2TN785027 1UYVS2539N2502307 |
— — |
| December 20, 2025 | HP02223404 | KS | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor — |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR8RN256755 1UYVS2537K2471103 |
— — |
| December 11, 2025 | V252131749 | TX | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor — |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR9SN785072 1UYVS2539N2502307 |
— — |
| December 2, 2025 | HP01200499 | KS | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor — |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR2LN241918 1UYVS2539N2502307 |
— — |
| October 30, 2025 | 0119000027 | KS | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor — |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPRXSN784609 1UYVS2538L2887713 |
— — |
| 1 violation recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| October 28, 2025 | HP93284960 | KS | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor — |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR5RN257233 1UYVS2536J2313608 |
— — |
| October 17, 2025 | HP01942472 | KS | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor — |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR6KN121778 1UYVS2532L2780219 |
— — |
| 1 violation recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2020 | REVOKED | Contract |
| October 18, 2001 | REINSTATED | Contract |
| September 24, 2001 | REVOKED 8 authorities | Common |
| September 24, 2001 | REVOKED | Contract |
| May 19, 1987 | GRANTED | Contract |
| June 5, 1984 | GRANTED | Common |
| March 11, 1983 | GRANTED | Common |
| May 6, 1982 | GRANTED | Common |
| January 16, 1981 | GRANTED | Common |
| December 19, 1980 | GRANTED | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Cargo | Cancellation Filed |
| May 20, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| April 23, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
| January 8, 2020 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| August 1, 2001 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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