Kost Materials LLC
USDOT 2394946 · MC-1074723 · Fargo, North Dakota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Kost Materials LLC is a company based in Fargo, North Dakota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 95 power units and 152 drivers, which ranks it #30 by fleet size among 73 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Dakota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 13 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 66.7% of vehicle inspections and 15.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 2.1 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are building materials, commodities dry bulk, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Kost Materials LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2394946 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1074723 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 3950 37Th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104 |
| Phone | (701) 367-1759 |
| First registered | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2394946.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 76 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 7 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.60 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 0.8 trailers per tractor.
- 1,885,893 miles reported for 2025 – about 19,852 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 76 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 76 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and North Dakota carriers with 50+ units (73).
| Measure | Kost Materials LLC | Same size, US | ND average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 66.7% | 20.5% | 22.1% | 226% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 15.4% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 362% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.1 | 4.8 | 2.9 | 56% lower than average |
| Inspections | 13 | 13 with a driver check, 6 with a vehicle check, 28 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Kost Materials LLC?
Kost Materials LLC is registered with USDOT number 2394946 and operating authority MC-1074723.
How many trucks does Kost Materials LLC have?
It reports 95 power units (9 tractors, 76 straight trucks) and 7 trailers, with 152 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 13, 2026).
Where is Kost Materials LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Fargo, North Dakota 58104.
What is the out-of-service rate of Kost Materials LLC?
Over 24 months, 66.7% of vehicle inspections and 15.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.