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JARED GARES
DBA: Gares Trucking
Woodbine, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1241394 · MC 489596
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 2004
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-489596 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 10 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on March 28, 2016; first granted June 3, 2004 (22 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC489596
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP22688A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1241394
MC Number
MC-489596
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 28, 2004
Authority First Granted
June 3, 2004
Authority Reinstated
March 28, 2016
Annual Mileage
149,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1001 Park St, Woodbine, IA 51579
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jared C Gares
Cargo Types
General FreightLivestockGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodFarm SuppliesMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
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.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KS1
NM1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADR9X6WR778857 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620SW708328 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627NE321771 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2025 | 0450000158 | KINSLEY KS | III | 4 | — | NATIONAL BEEF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKADR9X6WR778857 1GR1A0620SW708328 |
IA FS6313 SD 27545P |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 18, 2024 | 8937O7A50Q | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY, NM | II | — | — | GM ENTERPRISES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKADR9X6WR778857 1GR1A0627NE321771 |
IA FS6313 NE 290929 |
| December 28, 2023 | T426000227 | ON US HWY 77, 1364 FEET SOUTH, NE | III | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTIL |
1XKADR9X6WR778857 1UYVS253XJ2182103 |
IA FS6313 NE 260788 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL BEEF | 1 | December 16, 2025 |
| GM ENTERPRISES | 1 | September 18, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2016 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| January 28, 2013 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| January 14, 2011 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| July 31, 2006 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| May 9, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 10, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 17, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 16, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 30, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 1, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 26, 2012 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| June 28, 2006 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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