HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1090576-tom-kraemer-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 15:21 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
TOM KRAEMER INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Liability insurance below the required minimum$750,000 on file; $1,000,000 required.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (320) 685-8226, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC869526.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC869526 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP 0285177 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2021 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 9 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
0 of 18 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 17, 2026 | WI | 1 | 7 | Yes |
| Mar 19, 2026 | MN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Nov 19, 2025 | MN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 19, 2025 | MN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2025 | WI | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 22, 2025 | MN | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jul 11, 2025 | MN | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 14, 2025 | MN | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 6, 2025 | MN | 2 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Minnesota average covers 31,491 vehicle and 62,770 driver inspections of all Minnesota-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
16 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 18 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Minnesota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 3 | 75.0% | 65.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 6.3% | 3.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 1 | 1 |
| Flag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet. Warning Flags · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39387AFPLR | 1 | 1 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLNP | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABIBD | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Minnesota column is the mix across all Minnesota-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Saint Lawrence, MN | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Hassan Valley, MN | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1090576 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC869526 |
| Legal name | TOM KRAEMER INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 55 |
| Drivers | 34 |
| Annual mileage | 1,536,031 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 24, 2003 · 23 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 30, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGarbage/RefuseConstructionOtherStorage Containers
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about TOM KRAEMER INC
What does TOM KRAEMER INC's operating authority allow?
MC869526: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about TOM KRAEMER INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking TOM KRAEMER INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1090576. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (320) 685-8226, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC869526, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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