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K & H FARMS LLC
Gaylord, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 853034 · MC 375547
Satisfactory
Active 26 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-375547 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Spinnaker Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
22.0% OOS · 72 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 26 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 32.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- 72 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC375547
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Spinnaker Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy SHD-84229577
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
853034
MC Number
MC-375547
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 3, 2000
Authority Granted
March 31, 2000
Annual Mileage
1,250,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
630 Main Ave East, Gaylord, MN 55334
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Robin Gardner
Officer 2
Randy Kokesch
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
72
Driver Inspections
46
Vehicle Inspections
39
Out-of-Service Violations
18
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance104
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service36
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.3% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate32.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (11.4pp higher)
22.0% of 50 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
67th 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
21 of 30 inspections
Unsafe Driving
10 of 54 inspections
Hours of Service
13 of 54 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 54 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 54 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2026 | MN | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dusk · Dry |
| March 2, 2026 | MN | — | 2 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA16
MN7
TX7
NM5
MO4
IL2
and 18 more states
Fleet & Equipment (60)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~29
of 23 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~31
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
28
Tractor
28
Semi-trailer
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532EU810505 | 5 | 2 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X87N673339 | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD50GSGY2636 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9JSJW4123 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B0HL975378 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531GU552321 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531J2301611 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533HU833411 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533J2301612 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534HU833322 | 3 | — |
Show all 60 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536H2085202 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8FJ436990 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X87D653548 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X37N673009 | 3 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 387 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP7DB9X75D864217 | 3 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8KN302476 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0626HW111466 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0628HW109363 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0629KW129743 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B2GL918078 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530H2953808 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534GU552409 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534H2085201 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534HU833319 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X2DJ357121 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADP9X2CJ304094 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9FJ454318 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X44N830767 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X82N578129 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 387 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP7D49X6BD126321 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0FD282337 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR4HN452441 | 2 | — |
| 2013 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSJR4DN361498 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR6LLKV8731 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK76LW41342 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG2ELFT5022 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0626DW700432 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane | Semi-trailer | 1GRAA062XJE132087 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B9HL022250 | 1 | — |
| Util | — | 1UV2536CU278818 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530CU278815 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530HM833916 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531DU535918 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531GU552402 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533GU552322 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534CM431020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534FU242825 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535H2953805 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2535J2301327 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536CU277555 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537P3890201 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3KJ253636 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7GJ474262 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X57N673013 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXGD345803 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR4GN134821 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR8KN374366 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9GN931727 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG0FN916056 | 1 | — |
| Walk | Semi-trailer | 5WSAA4220GN047365 | 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 (72)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2026 | 9344000330 | OLATHE KS | III | 7 | — | CUISINE SOLUTIONS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDJSJR4DN361498 1JJV532B2GL918078 |
MN PAX2431 MN STB7489 |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 13, 2026 | V262480721 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE, TX | II | — | — | ECHO GLOBAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X37N673009 1UYVS2531J2301611 |
MN PAS8380 MN STE8573 |
| June 25, 2026 | 5005200490 | 032 - LITCHFIELD - I-55 N/B, IL | I | 1 | — | TYSON FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR8KN302476 1GRAA0629KW129743 |
MN PAW2837 MN STB7724 |
| 393.47A | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | V262388493 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE, TX | II | — | — | INTEPLAST GROUP CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR8KN302476 1GRAA0629KW129743 |
MN PAW2837 MN STB7724 |
| June 16, 2026 | 518A000070 | IA, IA | II | 8 | — | MICHAEL FOODS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE |
1XP5D49X87N673339 1GRAA062XJE132087 |
MN PAW1554 MN STF6218 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLIWR | Lighting - Headlamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| June 15, 2026 | 147L000008 | IA, IA | II | 3 | 1 | MICHAEL FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD50GSGY2636 1UYVS2530CU278815 |
MN PAW4046 MN 1015STW |
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 28, 2026 | V262352980 | US281 SB, TX | II | 6 | 1 | K & H FARMS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X0FD282337 1UYVS2532EU810505 |
MN PAW1154 MN 9702STZ |
| 393.23PT | OOSAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | 000P120FT3 | HWY 18 / N 24TH ST, IA | III | 2 | 1 | K & H FARMS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR9JSJW4123 1UYVS2531DU535918 |
MN PAX2428 MN 0933STU |
| 390.17 | OOSCarrier - Operating a CMV with additional equipment/accessories which decreases the safe operation of the CMV. Explain | |||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| May 2, 2026 | V262345327 | IH35 NB @ 494MP, TX | II | 1 | — | SERRT SEASONS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1UYVS2537P3890201 1UYVS2532EU810505 |
MN PAS3321 MN 9702STZ |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 21, 2026 | 000P120FQH | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD, IA | I | 6 | 2 | MICHAEL FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR9JSJW4123 1UYVS2534H2085201 |
MN PAS8417 MN 7581STS |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | OOSBrake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL FOODS | 20 | June 16, 2026 |
| CUISINE SOLUTIONS INC | 1 | August 28, 2026 |
| ECHO GLOBAL | 1 | July 13, 2026 |
| TYSON FOODS | 1 | June 25, 2026 |
| INTEPLAST GROUP CORPORATION | 1 | June 16, 2026 |
| SERRT SEASONS LLC | 1 | May 2, 2026 |
| SCHREIBER | 1 | April 21, 2026 |
| MICHAELS FOODS | 1 | March 26, 2026 |
| EMPIRICAL FOODS, INC | 1 | January 22, 2026 |
| WILDPACK BEVERAGE | 1 | January 10, 2026 |
| RUBYS PANTRY | 1 | January 6, 2026 |
| AMERICOLD | 1 | October 3, 2025 |
19 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 14, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 4, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 27, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 12, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 16, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 9, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 17, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 10, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 14, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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