Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
600 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Knife River Corporation-north CentralUSDOT 607349SAUK RAPIDS, MN
Carrier profile
Knife River Corporation-north Central
- USDOT
- 607349
- MC
- 71838
DBA KNIFE RIVER OR BAUERLY BROTHERS OR BUFFALO BITUMINOUS OR GRANITE CITY CONCRETE OF WATKINS
Inspected in 5 jurisdictionsSAUK RAPIDS, MN
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
600Reported power
48 seen in inspections
24Trailers seen
Inspection records
10.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.No active operating authority · 38.7% of vehicle inspections out of service · Fatal crash on record · MCS-150 update due
No active operating authority
Watch · 4
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.38.7% of vehicle inspections out of serviceCarrier38.7%Benchmark22.3%16.4 percentage points above benchmark.Fatal crash on record8 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.MCS-150 update dueThe biennial MCS-150 update is overdue.
In good standing · 1
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
600Reported power
48 seen in inspections
24Trailers seen
Inspection records
10.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
10.2 yr
Model years 1997–2026. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
31 yr registered
USDOT record added in 1995. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL (USDOT 607349) has a Vektor safety score of 52/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 38.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier received 59 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 31 vehicle-level and 59 driver-level — across 5 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier has 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 8 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It reports 600 power units and 329 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 18, 2024. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 23, 2005 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
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What is KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL's USDOT number?
KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL's USDOT number is 607349, and its motor carrier number is MC-71838.
Is KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026. KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority status is unknown.
What is KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL's safety record?
KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL has a 38.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 120 roadside inspections, with 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 52/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL's fleet?
KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL operates 600 power units and 329 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL based?
KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL is based in SAUK RAPIDS, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 jurisdictions.