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FREE STATE GROWERS INC
Linwood, KS
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2360285
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
50.0% OOS · 10 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2360285
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 29, 2012
Annual Mileage
200,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
12819 198th Street, Linwood, KS 66052
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Mark Illausky
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (61.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
50.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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
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
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
4 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA4
KS1
SD1
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML8LL241684 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML1NL346506 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC9RDUN5891 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML2NL176804 | 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 (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | 5005330059 | 033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/B, IL | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTL |
1HTEUMMLXVS284869 |
IN 3767419 |
| June 9, 2026 | V262380808 | US75 SB DENISON SCALE, TX | II | 2 | — | FREE GROWERS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC9RDUN5891 |
IN 3519760 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | 000P12F0KM | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON, IA | I | 6 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML2NL176804 |
IN 3458653 |
| 391.15A-SIN | OOSDriving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and in the state of drivers license issuance | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 395.8K2 | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8F12 | Driver failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period | |||||||||
| 393.50D | No/Defective air reservoir drain valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 14, 2026 | HP04480162 | WYANDOTTE COUNTY - 209, KS | II | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML1NL346506 |
IN 3137169 |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| February 3, 2026 | 000P10B0XD | DAWLEY ST NE AND IA 922 S (CR), IA | III | 3 | 1 | FREE STATE GROWERS INC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML1NL346506 |
IN 3137169 |
| 391.15A-SIN | OOSDriving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and in the state of drivers license issuance | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| August 5, 2025 | 5750000759 | JEFFERSON SD | II | 1 | — | FREE STATE GROWERS | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML8LL241684 |
IN 2885008 |
| 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Operating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a)) | License-related: High | ||||||||
| March 4, 2025 | 000P14HXV1 | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON, IA | I | 5 | 1 | FREE STATE GROWERS INC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML8LL241684 |
IN 2885008 |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 14, 2024 | 000P14X4W3 | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL, IA | I | 4 | 2 | FREE STATE GROWERS | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML8LL241684 |
IN 2885008 |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 23, 2024 | 1683000187 | MITCHELLVILLE IA, US | I | 3 | 1 | FREE STATE GROWERS, INC. | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML8LL241684 |
IN 2885008 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 6, 2024 | 000TT38VNS | 222 MM HWY 20 EB, IA | II | 2 | 1 | FREE STATE GROWERS | Straight Truck |
IHC |
3HAEUMML5LL636597 |
IN 2895194 |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2FC | Following too close | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FREE GROWERS | 1 | June 9, 2026 |
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