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J D KRAEMER ENTERPRISES LLC
Harwood, ND
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No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 898454 · MC 1180723
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1180723 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Western National Mutual Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
31.6% OOS · 32 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 9 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on November 26, 2023 (Unsatisfactory = Unfit) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 32 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1180723
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 0001090398
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
898454
MC Number
MC-1180723
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 19, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 10, 2000
Authority Reinstated
December 14, 2023
Annual Mileage
235,000 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Location
Harwood, ND
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
32
Driver Inspections
21
Vehicle Inspections
19
Out-of-Service Violations
36
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance150
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
31.6% of 19 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
74th 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
10 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2024 | MN | — | — | Yes | 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
MN11
ND7
SD5
CO1
Fleet & Equipment (27)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~16
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
11
Tractor
9
Dump
2
Semi-trailer
2
Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAXDV6GLHL8836 | 6 | 2 |
| 1996 Peterbilt 377 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDR8X6TN412789 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 30 ft | 1E1D2N488DR049573 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 7 | 1FUBA5CK07DZ42982 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPDXYB0PP431756 | 2 | 2 |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0627KW152079 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X8MJ466487 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKSBWDV9RPUH7018 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Western Star 49X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKSBWFM4PLNN7629 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 30 ft | 1E1D2N48XFR052624 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 27 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623LW170970 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628LW170964 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628PK520042 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06218B700352 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0623KW152080 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0624CW700394 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0625KW152078 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0627KW152082 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0629CW700343 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8TL678109 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1K9XF42G9PL366389 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2KJ293966 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7EJ416827 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 International 9200i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCEAHR21C091068 | 1 | — |
| Demco | Semi-trailer | 57CKS4231NS000451 | 1 | 1 |
| Demco | — | 57CKS4238NS000446 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAXDV9FLGG8162 | 1 | 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 (32)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | 1620001425 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | 1 | — | PRESTIGE BEVERAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X8MJ466487 1GRAA0627KW152079 |
ND 31440P ND T901241 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| May 18, 2026 | TR60002630 | BISMARCK ND | III | — | — | COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPANY HIGH COUNTRY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X8MJ466487 1GRAA0627KW152079 |
ND 31440P ND T901241 |
| March 30, 2026 | 0585001123 | HAWLEY MN | II | 11 | 5 | KNIFE RIVER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UNPUBLISHE |
5KJJAXDV6GLHL8836 1K9XF42G9PL366389 |
ND 44779P ND T920260 |
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| March 18, 2026 | 0568000902 | GLYNDON MN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKSBWDV9RPUH7018 |
ND 44778P |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 10, 2026 | 0585001066 | DETROIT LAKES MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKSBWFM4PLNN7629 |
ND 40127P |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| February 21, 2026 | HP47000390 | GRANDIN ND | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR WABASH VANS |
5KJJAXDV6GLHL8836 1JJV532D8TL678109 |
ND 44779P ND T932538 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| October 28, 2025 | TR88007528 | MOORETON ND | II | 10 | 4 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X7EJ416827 1GR1A0628PK520042 |
ND 41327P ND T915452 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75B-TF | OOSTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 2, 2025 | TR20001768 | VALLEY CITY ND | II | 1 | 1 | JD KRAEMER | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKSBWFM4PLNN7629 |
ND 40127P |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| June 19, 2025 | 0582000525 | MOORHEAD MN | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKSBWDV9RPUH7018 |
ND 44778P |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| March 12, 2025 | 1691720230 | FORT COLLINS CO | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X2KJ293966 1GRAA0624CW700394 |
ND 30628P ND T902013 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| JR SIMPLOT | 3 | January 24, 2025 |
| PRESTIGE BEVERAGE | 1 | May 24, 2026 |
| COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPANY HIGH COUNTRY | 1 | May 18, 2026 |
| KNIFE RIVER | 1 | March 30, 2026 |
| PRINCE CORPARATION | 1 | February 26, 2025 |
| MENARDS | 1 | February 5, 2025 |
| SIMPLOT | 1 | November 13, 2024 |
| A & L POTATO COMPANY INC | 1 | November 13, 2024 |
| SUMMERTIME POTATO COMPANY | 1 | February 21, 2024 |
| FREIGHTEX LOGISTICS | 1 | February 15, 2024 |
| RPE LLC | 1 | January 25, 2024 |
| H & S FRESH PACK | 1 | December 15, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 14, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 4, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 27, 2021 | DISMISSED | Household Goods Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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