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WESTERGARD TRUCKING LLC
Graettinger, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2492956 · MC 963589
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-963589 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC963589
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2492956
MC Number
MC-963589
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
May 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 7, 2014
Authority Granted
December 23, 2024
Annual Mileage
26,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3699 280th St, Graettinger, IA 51342
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Grant Westergard
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsLiquids/GasesLivestockGrain/FeedConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2026 | MO | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X8KD231484 | 0 | Clean |
| January 7, 2026 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPBD49X8KD231484 | 1 | Passed |
| September 22, 2025 | MN | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XPXDB9X58D741679 | 3 | Passed |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | 6 | Cited |
| September 22, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | 4 | Cited |
| January 7, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| September 22, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA1
MN1
MO1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Livestock
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8KD231484 | 2 | — |
| 2019 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD5321K3005061 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16532A3E5544608 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDB9X58D741679 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 31, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 7, 2026.
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