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SUTHER FEEDS INC
Frankfort, KS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 288200 · MC 503569
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 2004
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-503569 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Penn Millers Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
10.0% OOS · 19 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 20 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on June 23, 2006; first granted November 10, 2004 (21 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC503569
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy PAC 260 34 38
PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy PAC 260 34 38
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
288200
MC Number
MC-503569
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 25, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 4, 1987
Authority First Granted
November 10, 2004
Authority Reinstated
June 23, 2006
Annual Mileage
527,223 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
105 S Kansas Ave, Frankfort, KS 66427-1331
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Michael Johll
Officer 2
Tim Suther
Cargo Types
Liquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry Bulk
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
10.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th 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
2 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KS7
CO3
NE2
IA1
MO1
OK1
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
8
Tractor
5
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG4RSVD0590 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDRXNDNM6124 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1P9627LT203103 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1P962XMT313497 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG8RSVD0589 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1P9624LT203107 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1P9628MT313496 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDR8NDNM6123 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1A9623TT805594 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1P9620MT313475 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1P9626LT203111 | 1 | — |
| Gdan | Semi-trailer | 1GR1P9824LT203107 | 1 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAP9629HT111742 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDRXJSJW2320 | 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 (19)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | PBWC000610 | WY, WY | II | — | — | SUTHER FEED | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREA |
3AKJHHFG0PSUG5783 1GR1A9625TT805614 |
KS AKC557 KS AJW364 |
| July 21, 2026 | 0799293800 | CREEDE CO | II | — | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHFG4RSVD0590 1GR1A9623TT805594 |
KS 248649 KS AJW138 |
| January 8, 2026 | 0394511511 | CROWLEY CO | III | 3 | — | SUTHER FEEDS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHFG8RSVD0589 1GR1P9626LT203111 |
KS 248182 OK BG1574 |
| 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| May 14, 2025 | HP01260533 | GEARY COUNTY - 061, KS | III | — | — | SUTHER FEEDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGNDR8NDNM6123 1GR1P9628MT313496 |
KS 207970 TN 088121T |
| May 7, 2025 | HP93284680 | BELLEVILLE, KS | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGNDRXNDNM6124 1GR1P9624LT203107 |
KS 207971 OK BG1571 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 21, 2025 | HP04390318 | NEOSHO COUNTY - 133, KS | III | — | — | SUTHER FEEDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGNDRXNDNM6124 1GR1P9627LT203103 |
KS 207971 OK BG1587 |
| February 7, 2025 | HP03280671 | GEARY COUNTY - 061, KS | III | — | — | SUTHER FEEDS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGNDR8NDNM6123 1GR1P9628MT313496 |
KS 207970 TN 088121T |
| December 26, 2024 | HP02050488 | JEFFERSON COUNTY - 087, KS | II | — | — | SUTHER FEED INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHFG8RSVD0589 1GR1P9624LT203107 |
KS 248182 OK BG1571 |
| December 10, 2024 | H600153701 | US-177 / GORDON COOPER, OK | II | 3 | 1 | M/C | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGNDRXNDNM6124 1GR1P9627LT203103 |
KS 207971 OK BG1587 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 393.106B-C | Cargo - Not immobilized or secured | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| December 2, 2024 | 000P15JP8X | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA, IA | III | — | — | SUTHER FEEDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHFG4RSVD0590 1GR1P962XMT313497 |
KS 248649 TN 088122T |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2006 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 13, 2006 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| November 10, 2004 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2006 | Cargo | On file |
| June 1, 2006 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 11, 2006 | COMMON | On Record |
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