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BAUMGARTNER & SONS INC
Linton, ND
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 617251 · MC 295722
Satisfactory
Active 30 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-295722 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
13.6% OOS · 35 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 30 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 15.4% — below the 20.7% national average
- 35 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC295722
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy A0152533001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
617251
MC Number
MC-295722
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 17, 1995
Authority Granted
October 31, 1995
Annual Mileage
735,774 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
105 Walleye Lane, Linton, ND 58552
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John Baumgartner, Jr.
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatU.S. MailWater/Well
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
35
Driver Inspections
21
Vehicle Inspections
21
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate15.4% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
13.6% of 22 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
35th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
12 of 17 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 26 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 26 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 26 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 26 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 | ND | — | — | 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
ND11
SD8
CO2
KS2
MT2
AR1
and 6 more states
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
9
Tractor
6
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2LJ355318 | 10 | 3 |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXLJ423140 | 9 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0625EW703534 | 7 | 2 |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0621DW704162 | 5 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0625GW701852 | 5 | 1 |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XCP170121 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2KN211789 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7RN631705 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXJN891892 | 3 | — |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0620BW703534 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0625CW701828 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0626BK212876 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B0GL913932 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2NJ131211 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0629EB708484 | 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 (35)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2026 | 5310001925 | SPEARFISH SD | II | 3 | — | ANHEUSERBUSCH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH7RN631705 1UYVS253XCP170121 |
ND 44251P ND T911135 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | HP11000712 | BISMARCK ND | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9XXLJ423140 1UYVS253XCP170121 |
ND 50562P ND T911135 |
| May 21, 2026 | 0820001141 | BUFFALO SD | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9XXLJ423140 1GRAA0626BK212876 |
ND 50562P IN P735079 |
| April 22, 2026 | 1623341515 | LIMON CO | II | 3 | — | THE COCA COLA COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EHXJN891892 1GRAA0625GW701852 |
ND 36123P ND T465255 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.25E-L | Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 30, 2026 | CV41016205 | LONDON, KY | II | 1 | — | SIMPLOT GLOBAL FOOD LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKYD49X2NJ131211 1JJV532B0GL913932 |
ND 38445P ND T911136 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 21, 2026 | 1028900363 | CHESTERTON IN | II | 1 | — | KNAPE AND VOGT MFG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EHXJN891892 1GRAA0625GW701852 |
ND 36123P ND T465255 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 14, 2026 | MC08002460 | BOWMAN ND | III | — | — | ANHEUSER BUSCH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EHXJN891892 1GRAA0625GW701852 |
ND 36123P ND T465255 |
| January 12, 2026 | HP78000022 | BISMARCK ND | III | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH7RN631705 1GRAA0625EW703534 |
ND 44251P ND T462744 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| August 31, 2025 | 5540003878 | JEFFERSON SD | II | 1 | 1 | WACO WORK TOOLS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X2LJ355318 1GRAA0626BK212876 |
ND 44919P IN P735079 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 25, 2025 | TR66004567 | HAGUE ND | I | 3 | — | MENARDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9XXLJ423140 1UYVS253XCP170121 |
ND 33599P ND T911135 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MENARDS | 5 | August 25, 2025 |
| RPE | 3 | March 6, 2024 |
| ANHEUSERBUSCH | 2 | August 6, 2026 |
| THE COCA COLA COMPANY | 1 | April 22, 2026 |
| SIMPLOT GLOBAL FOOD LLC | 1 | March 30, 2026 |
| KNAPE AND VOGT MFG | 1 | January 21, 2026 |
| WACO WORK TOOLS | 1 | August 31, 2025 |
| BRASKEM AMERICA | 1 | July 30, 2025 |
| TALKING RAN | 1 | April 4, 2025 |
| VALVOLINE | 1 | February 15, 2025 |
| LINEAGE | 1 | February 10, 2025 |
| J.R. SIMPLOT COMPANY | 1 | February 4, 2025 |
10 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 15, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 31, 1995 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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