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PAYTON-CLAIRE EXPRESS LLC
DOT 2103989MC 737153ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateUnited States Fire Insurance Company · $750,000 · 1 policyPLATO, MN
COMPANY
Authority since
2011-02-16
MCS-150
2026-09-09 · 1,178,904 mi (2025)
Fleet
9 units · 27 trailers · 8 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
1,178,904 mi (2025)
ADDRESS
Physical
2940 97TH COURT
PLATO, MN 55370
PLATO, MN 55370
Mailing
Same as physical
CONTACT
Phone
3202380132
Email
jkohls@payton-claire.com
OFFICERS
Primary Officer
JEFFREY KOHLS
Title
TREASURER
OPERATION & CARGO
Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Towing & Recovery / Driveaway
Cargo types
23
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDriveaway / TowawayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatGarbage, Refuse, TrashCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilityFarm SuppliesConstructionWater Well
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
190 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
United States Fire Insurance Company
RISK GRADE
Elevated Risk
2 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
21.9%
7 / 32 inspections
Fleet vs Reality
last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections Checking local VIN index…
Elevated Risk
2 risk factors · 2 strengths · 4 data pointsSAFETY PERFORMANCE
Crash Record
12 crashes · 0 fatal · 3 with injuries · 12 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
78% — 25 clean of 32 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
21.9% — driver OOS 0 insp., vehicle OOS 7 insp.
COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY
USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier
Authority Events
4 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-09-09
INSURANCE
Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $750,000
SUMMARY
Severe OOS rate 35% (last 24 mo)
2.9 violations per inspection
No crashes in the last 24 months
Active insurance on file
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