Carrier profile · USDOT 1171772 · MC1252712 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Hudson Kraus

DBA HK Transfer · Sac City, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2003
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeat+1 more
3
Power units
2
Drivers
5
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
102K
Annual miles
23 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 4 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 5 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 4.91 per 1M mi
Total inspections
5
Driver inspections
5
Vehicle inspections
4
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1252712
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Jun 15, 2022Liability (BIPD) · Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
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 FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated Food
Annual mileage
101,875 mi (2022)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1171772
MC / docket
MC-1252712
Legal name
Hudson Kraus
DBA
HK Transfer
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 26, 2003
Last MCS-150
Mar 23, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
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.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Hudson Kraus's USDOT number?

Hudson Kraus's USDOT number is 1171772 and its docket number is MC1252712.

Is Hudson Kraus authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Hudson Kraus's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 5 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Hudson Kraus's fleet?

3 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 23, 2026.

What insurance does Hudson Kraus carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co..

Where is Hudson Kraus located?

Hudson Kraus is located at 312 Leonard St, Sac City, IA, 50583. Phone: (712) 210-5913.

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