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Carrier profile · USDOT 781189 · MC349273 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Tri-State Carriers Inc

DBA Ketter · Goodland, KS · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1998
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightGrain, Feed, HayUnspecified
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (785) 821-1906
8
Power units
3
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
68K
Annual miles
27 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

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

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

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC349273
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Dec 8, 2011Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
8
Power units
8
Trucks
4
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightGrain, Feed, HayUnspecified
Annual mileage
68,026 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
781189
MC / docket
MC-349273
Legal name
Tri-State Carriers Inc
DBA
Ketter
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 13, 1998
Last MCS-150
Oct 31, 2024
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Tri-State Carriers Inc's USDOT number?

Tri-State Carriers Inc's USDOT number is 781189 and its docket number is MC349273.

Is Tri-State Carriers Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Tri-State Carriers Inc's safety record?

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

How big is Tri-State Carriers Inc's fleet?

8 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 31, 2024.

What insurance does Tri-State Carriers Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Tri-State Carriers Inc located?

Tri-State Carriers Inc is located at 6414 Road 16, Goodland, KS, 67735. Phone: (785) 821-1906.

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