HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/321719-kost-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 02:28 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
KOST INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC410079
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
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, (773) 380-9475, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC410079.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC410079 | Primary | Ace American Insurance Company Policy ISA H1136827A · BMC-91X | $10,000,000 | Jun 23, 2025 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC410079 | — | Insurance Company of North America Policy ISAH11367689 · BMC-91X | $10,000,000 | Jun 23, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC410079 | — | Western Surety Company Policy 929580359 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 4 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
1 of 6 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | MN | 1 | 6 | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 30, 2025 | MN | 1 | 9 | No |
| Nov 7, 2025 | MN | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Oct 21, 2025 | MN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 12, 2024 | MN | 1 | 7 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 31,537 vehicle and 62,847 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
21 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 26 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | 20 | 2 | 95.2% | 65.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
| License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5LNCDLNVL | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 2001 for towed vehicle. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355D2B | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 321719 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC410079 |
| Legal name | KOST INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 13 |
| Drivers | 13 |
| Annual mileage | 214,150 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 17, 2002) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 22, 1988 · 38 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 11, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Commodities Dry BulkOtherRock, Sand Gravel
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about KOST INC
Is KOST INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. KOST INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does KOST INC's operating authority allow?
MC410079: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about KOST INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking KOST INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 321719. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (773) 380-9475, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC410079, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (773) 380-9475
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMRIZE WEST CENTRAL INC Carrier |
Dundee, MI | 420480 | MC1799227 | 358 | Active Current · Motus |
| AMRIZE GREAT LAKES INC Review Carrier |
Dundee, MI | 323988 | MC227616 | 35 | Active Current · Motus |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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