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KRAUS & SONS TRANSPORT INC

DOT 868350MC 381328ActiveInterstateMIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYMONTGOMERY, IL

COMPANY

Authority since
2000-05-05
MCS-150
2025-08-20 · 490,508 mi (2024)
Fleet
7 units · 7 trailers · 7 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
490,508 mi (2024)
Owner origin
Western-northern-european
Origin candidates
German 75%

ADDRESS

Physical
3222 MARBILL FARM ROAD
MONTGOMERY, IL 60538
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
6302586321
Email
misterk160@gmail.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
JOSEPH KRAUS
Title
PRESIDENTOWNER
Origin
Western-northern-european

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Towing & Recovery / Driveaway
Cargo types
25
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDriveaway / TowawayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids / GasesIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayMeatGarbage, Refuse, TrashU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilityFarm SuppliesConstructionWater WellOther: FROZEN SEAFOOD
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
320 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
RISK GRADE
Moderate Risk
3 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
21.1%
8 / 38 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Moderate Risk

3 risk factors · 2 strengths · 5 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
5 crashes · 0 fatal · 1 with injuries · 4 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
79% — 30 clean of 38 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
21.1% — driver OOS 3, vehicle OOS 5

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
1 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-08-20

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000

SUMMARY

Elevated OOS rate 19% (last 24 mo)
7.1 crashes per 100 trucks/yr
1.8 violations per inspection
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

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