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Freight Carrier · Montgomery, IL

KRAUS & SONS TRANSPORT INC

Name: KRAUS & SONS TRANSPORT INC
Address: 3222 MARBILL FARM ROAD, MONTGOMERY, IL, 60538, US
Telephone: (630) 258-6321

3222 MARBILL FARM ROAD · Montgomery, IL 60538

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #381328
USDOT #868350 USDOT Active

7
Power Units
7
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

KRAUS & SONS TRANSPORT INC is a Montgomery, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 7 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-381328 and their USDOT number is 868350.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/20/2025 · last updated Oct 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/20/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 490,508 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products
Utilities

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 10 states over the past 24 months: SD (8), WA (5), MT (5), OR (4), IA (3), ID (2), WI (1), MN (1), MI (1), IL (1). Home base: Montgomery, Illinois.

Safety Record

12 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.42 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 4.29 10 Vehicle Maintenance 8.12 15 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

31
Total
9
Clean
22
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 41 unique codes

Critical 6

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 9

395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours3× SW 5
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 23

393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.2× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× SW 3
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored3× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

KRAUS & SONS TRANSPORT INC
3222 MARBILL FARM ROAD
MONTGOMERY, IL 60538

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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