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IRON HORSE EXPRESS INC
CarrierIntel Score: 72/100. 1 inspection violation in the past 12 months. Updated Oct 2026.
DOT 631931MC 353280ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · $1,000,000 · 1 policyFARIBAULT, MN
COMPANY
Authority since
1999-02-19
MCS-150
2026-07-14 · 230,000 mi (2025)
Fleet
3 units · 3 trailers · 3 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
230,000 mi (2025)
ADDRESS
Physical
8888 KENYON BLVD
FARIBAULT, MN 55021
FARIBAULT, MN 55021
Mailing
POST OFFICE BOX 864
FARIBAULT, MN 55021
FARIBAULT, MN 55021
CONTACT
Phone
5073345803
Email
kellybalfe1985@gmail.com
OFFICERS
Primary Officer
KELLY BALFE
Title
VICE-PRESIDENT
OPERATION & CARGO
Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Auto Transport
Cargo types
9
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersUtilityConstruction
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
332 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
1 risk factors · 4 strengths
OOS RATE
13.3%
2 / 15 inspections
CarrierIntel Safety Score
Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.
72
out of 100
Good
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality
Fleet vs Reality
last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections Checking local VIN index…
Minimal Risk
1 risk factor · 4 strengths · 5 data pointsSAFETY PERFORMANCE
Crash Record
2 crashes · 0 fatal · 1 with injuries · 1 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
87% — 13 clean of 15 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
13.3% — driver OOS 0 insp., vehicle OOS 2 insp.
COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY
USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
11 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-07-14
INSURANCE
Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000
SUMMARY
Elevated OOS rate 18% (last 24 mo)
No crashes in the last 24 months
87% clean inspections
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M
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