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Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 607349 · MC-71838 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Knife River Corporation-north Central
DBA KNIFE RIVER OR BAUERLY BROTHERS OR BUFFALO BITUMINOUS OR GRANITE CITY CONCRETE OF WATKINS
600 power unitsavg 11.9 yrRegional · 5 statesSAUK RAPIDS, MN56/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNMC-71838 STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
600Power units
47 observed · MCS-150
25Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.9Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 3
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 average35.7% 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.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration3131 yr registered
Authority not on fileInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo35.7%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal88
7 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.9 yr
Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
31 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1995 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
KNIFE RIVER CORPORATION-NORTH CENTRAL (USDOT 607349) has a Vektor safety score of 56/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 35.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 60 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 28 vehicle-level and 60 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 8 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 600 power units and 329 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 18, 2024.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 23, 2005 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 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?
As of Jun 13, 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 35.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 106 roadside inspections, with 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 56/100 (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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