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KRAUS & SONS TRANSPORT INC
Montgomery, IL
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 868350 · MC 381328
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 26 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-381328 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
14.3% OOS · 34 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 26 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 30.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- 34 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC381328
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CPIL0560134658
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
868350
MC Number
MC-381328
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
August 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 30, 2000
Authority Granted
May 5, 2000
Annual Mileage
490,508 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3222 Marbill Farm Road, Montgomery, IL 60538
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joseph Kraus
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailWater/WellOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
14.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
28 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
30.8%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 43rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
34
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
15
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance28
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service14
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate30.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (10.1pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (34)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | WA | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJHHDR7TLWV6082 | 1 | Passed |
| April 11, 2026 | MT | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJHHDR7TLWV6082 | 1 | Passed |
| April 3, 2026 | WA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJA6CG64LM73962 | 0 | Clean |
| February 20, 2026 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJHHDR7TLWV6082 | 0 | Clean |
| February 10, 2026 | MT | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJA6CG64LM73962 | 2 | Passed |
| December 9, 2025 | WA | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXFB004FDGK7171 | 3 | Passed |
| September 30, 2025 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 2HSCNAPR77C383907 | 8 | Passed |
| September 28, 2025 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 2HSCNAPR77C383907 | 0 | Clean |
| September 10, 2025 | WA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJA6CK57LX29498 | 2 | Passed |
| July 14, 2025 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKADR0X6VJ740460 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| July 6, 2025 | SD | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKYDP9X1JJ211725 | 1 | Passed |
| May 2, 2025 | OR | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLD54ESFK2921 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 34 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
13 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 30 inspections
Hours of Service
7 of 30 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 30 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 30 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| December 10, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| November 17, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| December 4, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Other Vehicle Defect | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 3 | Out of service |
| December 10, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| December 9, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | 7 | Cited |
| September 30, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | False report of drivers record of duty status | 7 | Cited |
| September 30, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 7 | Cited |
| December 16, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | Cited |
| March 16, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| November 30, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | Failure to obey traffic control device | 5 | Cited |
| April 23, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 5 | Cited |
| September 10, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 5 | Cited |
| May 2, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | Cited |
| December 4, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 40 recorded violations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | IL | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SD7
MT6
WA5
IA4
OR4
ID2
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
10
Tractor
10
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK57LX29498 | 7 | 3 |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XCW700870 | 6 | 4 |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0626CW700865 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531R2048804 | 5 | — |
| 2027 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADR0X6VJ740460 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD54ESFK2921 | 4 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CG64LM73962 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR7TLWV6082 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X1JJ211725 | 3 | 1 |
| Freightlin | — | 3ALXFB004FDGK7171 | 3 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3NJ475027 | 3 | — |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06219W702418 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0622DW704168 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0628KW140880 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535K2606403 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X1LJ312962 | 2 | — |
| 2007 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPR77C383907 | 2 | — |
| Great Dane | — | UNKNOWN | 2 | — |
| 2010 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0620AW702625 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532BXBL382683 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X77N689133 | 1 | — |
| 2006 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCNAPR96N140905 | 1 | — |
| Kaufman | — | 7UZFW532XPL005681 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2000 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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