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GORDEN FARMS TRUCKING LLC
Arion, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1676928 · MC 616435
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-616435 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Auto Owners Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
26.7% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC616435
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 54-524003-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1676928
MC Number
MC-616435
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 6, 2024
FMCSA Registration
August 14, 2007
Authority Reinstated
May 12, 2023
Annual Mileage
40,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
2145 T Ave, Arion, IA 51520
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ray Gorden
Officer 2
Joe Gorden
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodFarm SuppliesMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
26.7% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
5 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 | IA | — | — | 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
IA7
SD3
WI2
IL1
MO1
NE1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Grain / Hopper
2
Semi-trailer
2
Not Applicable
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1TDH50037GB152029 | 10 | 3 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR0LLLC9227 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42226AB122773 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4MSMP2692 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ1BN535335 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS1432X21025152 | 1 | — |
| Walker Sta | Semi-trailer | 1W9S82AX7P0007050 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0MSME1371 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9KJ57N478956 | 1 | 1 |
| Walk | Semi-trailer | 5WSAB4422BN042297 | 1 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2026 | 2448001726 | SPARTA WI | III | 2 | — | CARGILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
3AKJHHDR0MSME1371 1TDH50037GB152029 |
IA MY1524 IA JU0318 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 19, 2026 | 5005480842 | I-39 S, IL | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WALK |
3AKJHHDR4MSMP2692 5WSAB4422BN042297 |
IA FP8799 IA MT5861 |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| June 6, 2026 | T390001739 | WAVERLY NE | III | — | — | GORDEN FARMS TRUCKING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WALKER STA |
3AKJHHDR4MSMP2692 1W9S82AX7P0007050 |
IA FP8799 IA IX7126 |
| December 22, 2025 | 5880002510 | JEFFERSON SD | II | 1 | 1 | HUTCHINSON SALT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJHHDR0LLLC9227 1TDH50037GB152029 |
IA LR0273 IA JU0318 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| December 9, 2025 | 000P12JP49 | I29 SB, IA | III | 1 | — | SEABOARD FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJHHDR0LLLC9227 1TDH50037GB152029 |
IA LR0273 IA JU0318 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| November 11, 2025 | HP19800063 | COLMAN SD | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJHHDR0LLLC9227 1TDH50037GB152029 |
IA LR0273 IA JU0318 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| August 6, 2025 | 2346000040 | HAZEL GREEN WI | II | 7 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TIMPTE, INC |
4V4NC9EJ1BN535335 1TDH42226AB122773 |
IA FP8797 IA JU0317 |
| 383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 5, 2025 | 000P12JNXW | I29 SB, IA | III | 5 | — | SEABOARD FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJHHDR0LLLC9227 1TDH50037GB152029 |
IA LR0273 IA JU0318 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 30, 2025 | 000P13RQ6T | I 29 S, IA | III | 1 | — | SEABOARD FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJHHDR0LLLC9227 1TDH50037GB152029 |
IA LR0273 IA JU0318 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| July 16, 2025 | W109004908 | ROCK PORT MO | II | 4 | 2 | SEABOARD FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJHHDR0LLLC9227 1TDH50037GB152029 |
IA LR0273 IA JU0318 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SEABOARD FOODS | 5 | December 9, 2025 |
| CARGILL | 1 | August 21, 2026 |
| HUTCHINSON SALT | 1 | December 22, 2025 |
| CHS ELEVATORS | 1 | May 20, 2025 |
| HILLSHIRE | 1 | September 20, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 8, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 7, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 4, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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