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Carrier profile · USDOT 342528 · MC376463 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Fred Kruse

DBA Kruse Trucking · Paullina, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1989
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (712) 448-2229
1
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
41K
Annual miles
37 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC376463
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Sep 8, 2015Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
41,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
342528
MC / docket
MC-376463
Legal name
Fred Kruse
DBA
Kruse Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 1, 1989
Last MCS-150
Jul 10, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

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 Fred Kruse's USDOT number?

Fred Kruse's USDOT number is 342528 and its docket number is MC376463.

Is Fred Kruse authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Fred Kruse's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Fred Kruse's fleet?

1 power unit and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 10, 2024.

What insurance does Fred Kruse carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Fred Kruse located?

Fred Kruse is located at 208 E Grand, Paullina, IA, 51046. Phone: (712) 448-2229.

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