Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
600 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 607349 · MC-71838 ·
Knife River Corporation-north Central
DBA KNIFE RIVER OR BAUERLY BROTHERS OR BUFFALO BITUMINOUS OR GRANITE CITY CONCRETE OF WATKINS
600 power unitsavg 10.4 yrRegional · 5 statesSAUK RAPIDS, MN52/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNMC-71838 STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
600Power units
49 observed · MCS-150
24Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.4Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 4
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average40.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.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
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.4 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
31 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1995 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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 3, 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 7, 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 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 59 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 30 vehicle-level and 59 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 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 7, 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 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 23, 2005 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
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 7, 2026. KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL is active in the FMCSA register.
What is KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL's safety record?
KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 119 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 states.
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