HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/433778-unique-railroad-contractors-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:48 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
UNIQUE RAILROAD CONTRACTORS INC
Doing business as KRAUSE BROS CONSTRUCTION
No risk signals in the last-known data
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (701) 642-4488, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC992378.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC992378 | — | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. Policy 0001183679 · 34 | — | Dec 31, 2021 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC992378 | — | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. Policy 0001183679 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 31, 2021 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 4 · North Dakota avg 27.7%
1 of 6 · North Dakota avg 3.1%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | ND | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Nov 13, 2025 | ND | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 6, 2025 | MN | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Mar 21, 2025 | MN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 5, 2025 | MN | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Dec 3, 2024 | SD | 3 | 1 | No |
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 North Dakota average covers 8,356 vehicle and 15,697 driver inspections of all North Dakota-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
19 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 13 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 | North Dakota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 7 | 84.2% | 77.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 10.5% | 2.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 5.3% | 10.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38395ALCDL | 1 | 1 |
| 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 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130CCHVE | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 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 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the North Dakota column is the mix across all North Dakota-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Rural, SD | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 433778 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC992378 |
| Legal name | UNIQUE RAILROAD CONTRACTORS INC |
| DBA name | KRAUSE BROS CONSTRUCTION |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 15 |
| Drivers | 15 |
| Annual mileage | 367,660 (2020) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 25, 2007) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 16, 1991 · 35 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 5, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeGarbage/RefuseAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherSand 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.
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Questions about UNIQUE RAILROAD CONTRACTORS INC
What does UNIQUE RAILROAD CONTRACTORS INC's operating authority allow?
MC992378: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about UNIQUE RAILROAD CONTRACTORS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking UNIQUE RAILROAD CONTRACTORS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 433778. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (701) 642-4488, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC992378, 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 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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