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PHELPS FARMS INC
Milford Center, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 216635 · MC 196152
Broker
No Safety Rating
Active 20 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 1986
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-196152 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
9.1% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC196152
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Nationwide Mutual Insurance Comp, since October 1, 2020
Authority Age
20 yrs, 7 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 20 yrs, 7 mo, reinstated after a revocation effective March 21, 2006; first granted October 23, 1986 (40 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 11.1% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC196152
Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WF012687
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
Bond · $0 · Policy 7901048240
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
216635
MC Number
MC-196152
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 5, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 8, 1982
Authority First Granted
October 23, 1986
Authority Reinstated
After March 21, 2006
Annual Mileage
630,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
110 S Mill Street, Milford Center, OH 43045
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Alan Phelps
Officer 2
Brian Phelps
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (5.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
9.1% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
23rd 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
1 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 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 3, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dawn · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN6
IL3
KY2
MO1
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Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 13 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
10
Tractor
6
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2JSJU9995 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHD10RSVK4935 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHD17RSUZ6079 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321PBB13446 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5328NSA59074 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD16RLVK4921 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323JBA03392 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323NSA59077 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323PBB13447 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324KBA21157 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324NSA59069 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5325NSA59081 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327NSA59079 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8LSLT2322 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1HT094083 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD16PLUG1733 | 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 (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | 5407009214 | GREENFIELD IN | III | 1 | — | CROWN IMPORTS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHHD10RSVK4935 1DW1A5328NSA59074 |
OH PXD5774 ME 3147484 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| March 26, 2026 | 5001550110 | US-67, IL | III | — | — | PREFERRED LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR2JSJU9995 3H3V532C1HT094083 |
OH PWG3045 ME 2561362 |
| October 15, 2025 | 5003380031 | I-74, IL | III | 1 | 1 | ANHEUSER-BUSCH, LLC | Truck Tractor Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR WESTERN STAR |
5KJJBWD16RLVK4921 5KJJBWD16RLVK4921 |
OH PVS2885 OH PVS2885 |
| 391.11B5-DNL | OOSDriver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated | License-related: High | ||||||||
| September 24, 2025 | CV44950062 | VERONA, KY | I | — | — | PHELPS FARMS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR2JSJU9995 1DW1A5327NSA59079 |
OH PWG3045 ME 3147481 |
| September 3, 2025 | 6215000814 | SPICELAND IN | III | 1 | — | VUBRANTZ MINERALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHHD17RSUZ6079 1DW1A5321PBB13446 |
OH PVS2887 ME 5121101 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 2, 2025 | 4293010150 | I-74 W/B AT M. P. 203.5, IL | III | — | — | LWB/STG CARRIER LP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHHD17RSUZ6079 1DW1A5321PBB13446 |
OH PVS2887 ME 5121101 |
| July 29, 2025 | 7809004656 | POSEYVILLE IN | III | 2 | — | AUDUBON METALS, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
5KJJBWD16PLUG1733 1DW1A5323PBB13447 |
OH PWV8199 ME 5121102 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 26, 2025 | 5170000930 | HAGERSTOWN IN | III | 1 | — | CROWN IMPORTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR8LSLT2322 1DW1A5324NSA59069 |
OH PVY3180 ME 2561382 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| April 1, 2025 | 0824000656 | NEW LONDON MO | II | 1 | — | SPENCER INDUSTRIES INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR2JSJU9995 1DW1A5328NSA59074 |
OH PWG3045 ME 3147484 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| January 21, 2025 | 3251000272 | WILMINGTON OH | II | — | — | BECKS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3AKJHHD10RSVK4935 1DW1A5323JBA03392 |
OH PWJ7355 ME 272219D |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CROWN IMPORTS | 3 | June 15, 2026 |
| BECKS | 2 | January 21, 2025 |
| PREFERRED LOGISTICS | 1 | March 26, 2026 |
| ANHEUSER-BUSCH, LLC | 1 | October 15, 2025 |
| VUBRANTZ MINERALS | 1 | September 3, 2025 |
| LWB/STG CARRIER LP | 1 | September 2, 2025 |
| AUDUBON METALS, LLC | 1 | July 29, 2025 |
| SPENCER INDUSTRIES INC. | 1 | April 1, 2025 |
| FIRST QUALITY CONSUMER PRODUCTS | 1 | September 11, 2024 |
| ADVANCED TURF SOLUTIONS | 1 | January 25, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Broker |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| February 25, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 5, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 31, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 29, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 21, 2006 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 17, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 13, 1995 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 8, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2020 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| February 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 16, 2006 | COMMON | On Record |
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