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MFER TRUCKING LLC
Island, KY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1937685 · MC 1659108
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1659108 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1659108
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN429759
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1937685
MC Number
MC-1659108
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 14, 2009
Authority Granted
August 9, 2024
Annual Mileage
170,604 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1864 Doug Hill Road, Island, KY 42350
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Charles Farmer Jr.
Officer 2
Terra Napier
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatGarbage/Refuse
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
1 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2026 | TN | — | 1 | Yes | Dark - Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN3
CT1
IA1
LA1
MS1
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320RSB46182 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4RSUS5525 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4PSNR0925 | 3 | — |
| 2027 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6VL699804 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD54FLGK5477 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4PL402726 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2026 | LARVS01165 | DES ALLEMANDS LA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR4PSNR0925 1JJV532D6VL699804 |
KY 015353A ME 5650001 |
| May 18, 2026 | M236000165 | LEBANON PA | III | 1 | — | MFER TRUCKING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR4PSNR0925 1JJV532D6VL699804 |
KY 015353A ME 5650001 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| May 9, 2026 | 5007014117 | KEMPER COUNTY, MS | III | — | — | CUPU | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR4PSNR0925 |
KY 015353A |
| January 7, 2026 | I033000052 | BRENTWOOD TN | III | — | — | BKI RECYCLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR4RSUS5525 1DW1A5320RSB46182 |
KY 005858A IL 928141ST |
| December 8, 2025 | I034N40096 | CHATTANOOGA TN | III | 2 | — | HEALTHY PET | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR4RSUS5525 1DW1A5320RSB46182 |
KY 005858A IL 928141ST |
| 395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 28, 2025 | I039582527 | ARDMORE TN | I | — | — | FIRST SOLAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR4RSUS5525 1DW1A5320RSB46182 |
KY 005858A IL 928141ST |
| September 23, 2025 | 3011001853 | UNION, CT | III | 1 | — | USPS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR4RSUS5525 1DW1A5320RSB46182 |
KY 005858A IL 928141ST |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| February 9, 2025 | 000P15NDDB | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON, IA | II | 3 | — | MARS PETCARE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJGLD54FLGK5477 1JJV532D4PL402726 |
KY 006426A IN PB99958 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55D1 | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CUPU | 1 | May 9, 2026 |
| BKI RECYCLING | 1 | January 7, 2026 |
| HEALTHY PET | 1 | December 8, 2025 |
| FIRST SOLAR | 1 | September 28, 2025 |
| USPS | 1 | September 23, 2025 |
| MARS PETCARE | 1 | February 9, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 9, 2024 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 19, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Northland Insurance Company |
| August 6, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Great West Casualty Co |
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