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GIROD FARMS TRUCKING LLC
Decatur, IN
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% 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 & Authorized · DOT 2844076 · MC 953131
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-953131 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
57.1% OOS · 13 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC953131
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-FE6604
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZZ0176
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2844076
MC Number
MC-953131
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 1, 2016
Authority Granted
February 22, 2016
Annual Mileage
1,020,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
6615 N 400 W, Decatur, IN 46733
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Daniel Christopher Girod
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
57.1% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
87th 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
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 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| December 12, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | Other · Dark - Unknown Roadway Lighting · Dry |
| March 3, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN6
ME3
OH3
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Flatbed
2
Grain / Hopper
2
Semi-trailer
2
Car Hauler
1
Other Trailer
1
Pickup
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dllr | Semi-trailer | 1D9TS30Z0PD804239 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FT7W2BT8PEC01206 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GYXNM029370 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X6TJ229787 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Big Tex | Car Hauler · 27 ft | 16V1C2724TA426257 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Big Tex | Flatbed · 26 ft | 16V1F2629S6391189 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9629XM022834 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40021RB180440 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X8TJ222985 | 1 | 1 |
| Rand | Semi-trailer | 3S9A6BR23RP104243 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG2CN554935 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG8CN554972 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0CN546129 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 44 ft | 5DN154423CB000213 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kaufman Trailers Group, Llc | Other Trailer · 36 ft | 7UZFR3626R2000445 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2026 | 8101000529 | HENRYVILLE IN | III | 9 | — | POET | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1M1AN4GYXNM029370 5DN154423CB000213 |
IN 3930915 IN SP887THK |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| May 19, 2026 | C406613917 | LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP PA | III | 4 | — | GIROD FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT7W2BT8PEC01206 16V1F2629S6391189 |
IN TK889OZE IN TR284MSK |
| 390.21TG3-IEP | Intermodal Equipment Provider - Failing to mark/identify equipment with USDOT as required. | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.8D4-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include name of carrier for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| March 30, 2026 | 3031005285 | FAIRFIELD, ME | II | 1 | 1 | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DLLR |
1XKZD49X6TJ229787 1D9TS30Z0PD804239 |
IN 3510070 ME 5321585 |
| 393.205A-WRBH | OOSWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| March 25, 2026 | 3684013810 | FAIRFEILD - SCALES (HINCKLEY), ME | III | 1 | — | - | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DLLR |
1XKZD49X6TJ229787 1D9TS30Z0PD804239 |
IN 3510070 ME 5321585 |
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| February 27, 2026 | 9294000069 | UNITY, ME | III | 3 | 1 | GIROD FARMS TRUCKING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH RAND |
1XKZD49X8TJ222985 3S9A6BR23RP104243 |
IN 3660823 ME 5321607 |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| 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 2, 2026 | 1772000768 | NORTH JACKSON OH | II | 3 | 1 | GIROD | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT7W2BT8PEC01206 16V1C2724TA426257 |
IN TK889OZE IN T799032 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| December 23, 2024 | 8557005814 | WARREN IN | II | 1 | 1 | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TIMPTE, INC |
4V4NC9EG8CN554972 1TDH40021RB180440 |
IN 3097041 IN SP158PWG |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| September 3, 2024 | 3299016242 | ROADSIDE, OH | II | 2 | 1 | STEEL DYNAMICS, INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH0CN546129 1GRDM9629XM022834 |
IN 3510068 IN SP915MCY |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.11LR | No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| August 9, 2024 | 9761002457 | WARREN IN | II | 8 | 2 | FOX CONTRACTORS CORP. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK KAUFMAN TRAILERS GROUP, LLC |
1M1AN4GYXNM029370 7UZFR3626R2000445 |
IN 3103939 IN SP881HZX |
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| June 20, 2024 | 8557005240 | WARREN IN | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EG2CN554935 |
IN 3097044 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| POET | 1 | August 21, 2026 |
| STEEL DYNAMICS, INC. | 1 | September 3, 2024 |
| FOX CONTRACTORS CORP. | 1 | August 9, 2024 |
| 67 AUTO SALVAGE | 1 | April 19, 2024 |
| WARREN DAIRY | 1 | April 6, 2024 |
| BIOTOWN AG | 1 | February 29, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 29, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 7, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 22, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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