Carrier profile · USDOT 550363 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Thomas Gary Kappers

Spring Valley, MN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1994
No authority on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkConstruction
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
10K
Annual miles
32 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

No carrier authority on file: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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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
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkConstruction
Annual mileage
10,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
550363
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Thomas Gary Kappers
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 10, 1994
Last MCS-150
Mar 23, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
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.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (507) 937-3484

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Frequently asked

What is Thomas Gary Kappers's USDOT number?

Thomas Gary Kappers's USDOT number is 550363.

Is Thomas Gary Kappers authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Thomas Gary Kappers's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Thomas Gary Kappers's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 23, 2026.

Where is Thomas Gary Kappers located?

Thomas Gary Kappers is located at 15384 191st Avenue, Spring Valley, MN, 55975. Phone: (507) 937-3484.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.