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Carrier profile · USDOT 4571587 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Christopher Kaufman

Earling, IA · Interstate carrier · Since 2026
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGrain, Feed, Hay
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (712) 579-2880
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1
Annual miles
0 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
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Registered less than a year ago: New entrants are a common vector for double brokering and fraud. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity10/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
Grain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
1 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
4571587
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Christopher Kaufman
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 23, 2026
Last MCS-150
Apr 24, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Christopher Kaufman's USDOT number?

Christopher Kaufman's USDOT number is 4571587.

Is Christopher Kaufman authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Christopher Kaufman's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Christopher Kaufman's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 24, 2026.

Where is Christopher Kaufman located?

Christopher Kaufman is located at 1832 Highway 59, Earling, IA, 51530. Phone: (712) 579-2880.

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