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RICK FENTON INC
Centerville, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 241541 · MC 210250
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 37 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-210250 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 17 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 37 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 17 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC210250
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN320960
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
241541
MC Number
MC-210250
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 13, 1984
Authority Granted
June 29, 1989
Annual Mileage
707,850 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
21057 183rd Ave, Centerville, IA 52544
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Rick Fenton
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
17
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
8
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service8
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
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (17)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | 7078029831 | NV, NV | III | — | — | WORLD VARIETY PRODUCE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X5SD753411 1GR1A0629NE321853 |
IA VC4075 IA KK5403 |
| May 11, 2026 | NFD3001209 | CA, CA | I | — | — | RICK FENTON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK37DX49176 3UTVS2537P8898022 |
IA VB0482 IA JL94474 |
| April 6, 2026 | NFD3001081 | CASTAIC IF, CA | II | — | — | RICK FENTON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X3SJ189484 1GR1A0629PE449562 |
IA VA5396 IA KZ4471 |
| March 9, 2026 | NFD3001009 | CASTAIC IF, CA | I | — | — | RICK. FENTON. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X9SD761611 1UYVS253XN2468801 |
IA VB0493 IA IA6073 |
| March 7, 2026 | 1046800066 | FLAGSTAFF AZ | III | 1 | — | NEBRASKA BEEF LTD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X9SD761611 1UYVS253XN2468801 |
IA VB0493 IA IA6073 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| December 16, 2025 | PTRR002883 | CHEYENNE I-80 POE, WY | I | — | — | KALONA ORGANICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPED49X9TD783817 1GR1A0628SW715494 |
IA VC4205 IA LE6101 |
| December 15, 2025 | UEKX004262 | CACHE CREEK SCALE, CA | III | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X5SD753411 1GR1A0629NE321853 |
IA VC4075 IA KK5403 |
| November 3, 2025 | T061000024 | NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUND, NE | III | — | — | KALONA ORGANICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPED49X9TD783817 1GR1A0628SW715494 |
IA VC4205 IA LE6101 |
| July 21, 2025 | NFD3000450 | CASTAIC IF, CA | I | — | — | RICK FENTON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GDAN |
1XPXD49X8ND774862 1GR1A0528SW715494 |
IA VC4205 IA LE6101 |
| March 24, 2025 | HP03180123 | REST AREA, KS | II | 1 | — | WALMART | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X7RD897620 3UTVS2537P8898022 |
IA VB0492 IA JL9447 |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KALONA ORGANICS | 2 | December 16, 2025 |
| WORLD VARIETY PRODUCE | 1 | June 16, 2026 |
| NEBRASKA BEEF LTD | 1 | March 7, 2026 |
| WALMART | 1 | March 24, 2025 |
| FARMERS HENN HOUSE, INC | 1 | February 18, 2025 |
| FAREWAY STORES | 1 | August 15, 2024 |
| TAYLOR FARMS | 1 | August 13, 2024 |
| MELLSSAS | 1 | January 16, 2024 |
| LONG PRODUCE | 1 | October 10, 2023 |
| SAN MIGUEL | 1 | October 6, 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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2024 | NE | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA5
NE2
NV2
AZ1
IA1
KS1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
8
Dry Van
5
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2537P8898022 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XN2468801 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628SW715494 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629NE321853 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629PE449562 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3SJ189484 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5SD753411 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7RD897620 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9SD761611 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXMD764942 | 2 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPED49X9TD783817 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK37DX49176 | 1 | — |
| Gdan | Semi-trailer | 1GR1A0528SW715494 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8ND774862 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 29, 1989 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| June 29, 1989 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| June 29, 1989 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| June 29, 1989 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| June 29, 1989 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| June 29, 1989 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| June 29, 1989 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| June 29, 1989 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| June 29, 1989 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| June 29, 1989 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · Great West Casualty Co | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · Twin City Fire Insurance Company | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | |
| Cargo | Cancelled · LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | |
| Cargo | Cancelled · LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · Northland Insurance Company | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancelled · Northland Insurance Company |
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