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TRI-STATE COMMODITIES INC
Greeley, CO
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 122845 · MC 212687
Satisfactory
Active 37 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-212687 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
6.3% OOS · 99 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 37 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 13.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 2.1% — below the 5.5% national average
- 99 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC212687
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CLP00225V
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
122845
MC Number
MC-212687
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 7, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
December 27, 1988
Annual Mileage
3,195,309 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1312 N 7th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Gregg R. Shupe Cynthia A. Shupe
Officer 2
Grant M. Shupe Wendy J Shupe
Cargo Types
Grain/FeedDry BulkChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
99
Driver Inspections
73
Vehicle Inspections
37
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance38
Unsafe Driving15
Hours of Service17
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.1% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate13.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
6.3% of 64 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
14th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
10 of 24 inspections
Unsafe Driving
11 of 68 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 68 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 68 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 68 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2026 | TX | — | — | Yes | Snow · Dark - Lighted · Ice |
| August 17, 2025 | CO | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CO27
NE10
IA7
UT7
NM5
TX4
and 15 more states
Fleet & Equipment (81)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~40
of 43 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~41
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
40
Grain / Hopper
27
Semi-trailer
6
Tank
5
Full Trailer
1
Special Purpose Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5MATA4229EA030057 | 6 | 1 |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG30R387199 | 5 | — |
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43022MB171224 | 5 | — |
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43024MB171225 | 5 | 2 |
| 1982 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD29X8CS197166 | 5 | — |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG50R876770 | 4 | — |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG60J461066 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40022HB156047 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 Heil Trailer International | Special Purpose Trailer · 42 ft | 5HTSN4225D5U40252 | 4 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG20J172864 | 3 | 1 |
Show all 81 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG20R129174 | 3 | — |
| Kenworth M | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG40J172865 | 3 | — |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG60J140015 | 3 | — |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG90J207173 | 3 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG80D408687 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40028DB139876 | 3 | — |
| 2011 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42226BB131023 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH4222XMB168272 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43021HB157546 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43023GB154047 | 3 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X0YR838014 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3LD663973 | 3 | — |
| Ken | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG10J164612 | 2 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG60R129176 | 2 | — |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG90R055980 | 2 | — |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKWGGGGX0R067796 | 2 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG10D669756 | 2 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG70D390165 | 2 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1T92C5038L0007090 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH400289B117934 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH4222XDB139984 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43021LB165588 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43023HB157547 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43024LB167061 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43027MB170862 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH4302XFB149815 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH4302XMB170743 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X03R709246 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X17R183179 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X43R709248 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X4YR837321 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X6YR837319 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X77J192743 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1LD663972 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 5HTSN412117U08643 | 2 | — |
| 1997 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 5HTSN4121V7U05215 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 5HTSN412927U08777 | 2 | — |
| Mckt | Full Trailer | 5MATA4227CA022147 | 2 | — |
| Unk | Semi-trailer | 1M9L15031RC343491 | 1 | — |
| Intermount | Semi-trailer | 1M9L15039PC343445 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG20R860042 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG40R129175 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG60J172866 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG70R104674 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG7JJ207173 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NP5GGGG00D846563 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG10D601604 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG80D453211 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG9KD703171 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1T92C5036K0007121 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40020HB157634 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH400249B117932 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40024BB129973 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40025XB095680 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40028DB135486 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH4002X7B112294 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43021SB189002 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43025SB189004 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43026LB167062 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43028MB170742 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1TDH50036KB162219 | 1 | — |
| 1981 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD28X1BS192455 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X19R238717 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X83R390730 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49XX3J383860 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1XKWGGGG60J461066 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 5HTSN412657U10667 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 5HTSN412XX7U05829 | 1 | — |
| Othr | — | 5MATA4228DA022689 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 6794BPAM | 1 | — |
| Kenworth M | Tractor | K318728 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (99)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2026 | T345000049 | WAVERLY NE | III | 2 | — | QUALITY LIQUID FEEDS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH — |
1XKWD49X83R390730 1T92C5036K0007121 |
CO BEBT66 ID TP685 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| September 29, 2026 | PDEV000481 | WY, WY | II | 1 | — | PMS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
KW HEIL |
1XKWD49X62R895339 5HTSN412027U08778 |
CO BEBT99 CO DIL797 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 26, 2026 | 25IX001799 | KANAB UT | II | — | — | JBS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1NPXGGGG70D390165 1TDH43021SB189002 |
CO BEBT93 ID TV4246 |
| September 3, 2026 | 1767620758 | AULT CO | II | 3 | — | TRI STATE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
1NKWGGGGX0R067796 1TDH43024MB171225 |
CO BEBT89 ID TP9366 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| September 2, 2026 | 8360000779 | VAN BUREN AR | II | — | — | COPROXIMITY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
1XKWD49X4YR837321 1TDH40024BB129973 |
CO BEBT97 CO 923UKL |
| September 1, 2026 | X805008088 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | III | 4 | — | PURINA MILLS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1NKWGGGG50R876770 5HTSN412117U08643 |
CO BEBT82 CO DIL799 |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 1, 2026 | U750701446 | LIMA MT | I | 2 | — | COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1NKWGGGG50R876770 5HTSN412117U08643 |
CO BEBT82 CO DIL799 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| August 3, 2026 | T390001837 | WAVERLY NE | III | 1 | — | OLATHE SPECIALITY FEEDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH M HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1NKWGGGG50R876770 5HTSN4225D5U40252 |
CO BEBT82 ID TT9508 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | 6623Q5TM6T | NM, NM | III | 1 | — | NATURAL SODA LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
1XKWD29X8CS197166 1TDH4222XDB139984 |
CO BEBT74 ID TV5503 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 24, 2026 | 1609000008 | MOORHEAD MN | III | 1 | — | WE SODA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1NKWGGGG20R129174 1T92C5036K0007121 |
CO BEBT63 ID TP685 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| NATURAL SODA | 6 | July 28, 2026 |
| PETE LIEN & SONS INC | 3 | June 24, 2025 |
| PROXIMITY MALT | 3 | June 5, 2024 |
| JBS | 2 | September 26, 2026 |
| WE SODA | 2 | July 24, 2026 |
| DUBOIS CHEMICALS | 2 | July 6, 2026 |
| LHOIST NORTH AMERICA | 2 | March 25, 2026 |
| HAWKEYE COMMODITIES | 2 | March 23, 2026 |
| MMD SALES | 2 | November 18, 2025 |
| PMS | 1 | September 29, 2026 |
| QUALITY LIQUID FEEDS INC | 1 | September 29, 2026 |
| COPROXIMITY | 1 | September 2, 2026 |
39 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 6, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 14, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 27, 1988 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2009 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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