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SKYVIEW FARMS INC
Gothenburg, NE
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 288779 · MC 200763
Satisfactory
Active 26 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-200763 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Spinnaker Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
4.9% OOS · 137 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 26 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 10.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 137 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC200763
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Spinnaker Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy SHD-84229588
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
288779
MC Number
MC-200763
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 17, 1987
Authority Granted
January 3, 2000
Annual Mileage
3,730,826 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
717 8th Street Suite 1, Gothenburg, NE 69138-2004
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Benjamin Rickertsen
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
137
Driver Inspections
88
Vehicle Inspections
65
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance56
Unsafe Driving24
Hours of Service15
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate10.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
4.9% of 82 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
11th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
18 of 38 inspections
Unsafe Driving
11 of 83 inspections
Hours of Service
10 of 83 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 83 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 83 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
5
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 24, 2026 | OK | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 19, 2026 | IN | — | 5 | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NM13
TX10
AR8
CO8
NE8
UT8
and 21 more states
Fleet & Equipment (98)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~45
of 38 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~53
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Grain / Hopper
53
Tractor
45
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42226PB178463 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42227RB181164 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH4222XPB178482 | 5 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADP9X7EJ396113 | 5 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X1HJ159951 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X2PR238920 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X3RR330735 | 5 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X8JR206562 | 5 | — |
| 1986 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKAD49X3GF116340 | 5 | — |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG00J295319 | 4 | — |
Show all 98 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42223RB181632 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42224RB181641 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X7KJ239312 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6GD305515 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49XXJD474301 | 4 | — |
| 2002 Freightliner CST112 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA9AS62LG25277 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42221PB178483 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42221RB181645 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42222RB181637 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42222RB181640 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42223PB178470 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42223PB178484 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42225PB178485 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42227PB178472 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42227RB181634 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42229GB154335 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH4222XLB166875 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X6NR470157 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X9JJ206357 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0KJ243758 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3MJ434934 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9XXLD689014 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0KD608993 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR7LLKY7305 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY9KM004150 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42220PB178474 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42220TB190957 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42223MB168971 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42223PB178467 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42224RB181638 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42224TB190962 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42225PB178468 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42226RB181639 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42226RB181642 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42227PB178469 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42227PB178486 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42228PB178464 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42228PB178478 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42229RB181635 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43028RB184843 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADP9X0EJ416962 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADP9X1FJ426286 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X3FJ434507 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X4CJ337179 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X89J239717 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X97R206552 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9LD711265 | 2 | — |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6MN197309 | 2 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXLN842641 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 Freightliner Med. Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUY3MCB5TP764476 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY9KM009834 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42220RB181636 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42221MB168421 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42221PB178466 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42221PB178497 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42222PB178475 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42222TB190958 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42222TB190961 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42222TB192757 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42224PB178462 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42224PB178476 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42224TB190945 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42224TB190959 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42224TB192761 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42225RB181163 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42226PB178477 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42226TB190963 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42226TB192759 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42228TB190950 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH4222XPB178465 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH4222XPB178479 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH4222XRB181644 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1TDH50036RB182688 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X94J061419 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADP9X0EJ396115 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADP9X9EJ396114 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4NJ486686 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6KJ280216 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9LJ311413 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4MJ470262 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1XP5D89X67D665776 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X64D819906 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X67D665766 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0GD327455 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X4DD181664 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6FD257206 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7NSNB2745 | 1 | — |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4MN843396 | 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 (137)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2026 | W500174990 | OK, OK | III | 1 | — | NORAG LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMP |
1XKYD49X0KJ243758 1TDH42229TB19956 |
NE 425082 NE 313644 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| October 28, 2026 | 7200001403 | RUSSELLVILLE AR | III | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE |
1XKWD49X4CJ337179 1TDH4222XTB190951 |
NE 413399 NE 313709 |
| October 27, 2026 | 7490000830 | SACATON AZ | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPXD49X0KD608993 1TDH42221RB181645 |
NE 415606 NE 301798 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| October 23, 2026 | 7068Q88MGD | NM, NM | II | — | — | SKYVIEW FARMS | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKWD49X3FJ434507 |
NE 428309 |
| October 21, 2026 | 0385101777 | LAMAR CO | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
3WKAD49X3GF116340 1TDH42226RB181639 |
KS 432964 KS 301931 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| October 7, 2026 | T325001277 | KEARNEY NE | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKADP9X7EJ396113 |
NE 216141 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| October 7, 2026 | 6044028107 | NV, NV | III | 1 | — | IMERYS | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPXD49X0KD608993 |
NE 415606 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| September 14, 2026 | 0500940525 | ANTONITO CO | II | — | — | IMERYS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
1NKWGGGG00J295319 1TDH42224TB190945 |
NE 413773 NE 313640 |
| August 23, 2026 | S222000449 | CATLETTSBURG KY | II | — | — | CENTRAL PLAINS ORGANIC FARMERS ASSOCIATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
1XKWD49X1HJ159951 1TDH42222TB192757 |
NB 434150 NB 314893 |
| August 22, 2026 | V262536078 | TX, TX | II | — | — | PILGRIMS PRIDE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TIMPTE, INC |
3HSDZAPR6MN197309 1TDH42226RB181642 |
NE 429196 NE T2442 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DARLING INGREDIENTS | 17 | June 15, 2026 |
| DARLING | 6 | July 29, 2025 |
| TYSON FOODS | 5 | December 17, 2024 |
| AZOMITE FEED PRODUCTS | 3 | December 1, 2025 |
| IMERYS | 2 | October 7, 2026 |
| PURINA ANIMAL NUTRITION | 2 | April 29, 2026 |
| CARGILL | 2 | March 28, 2026 |
| IMERYS PERLITE USA | 2 | March 21, 2026 |
| KOPPINGER TRUCKING | 2 | March 17, 2026 |
| 3M | 2 | January 14, 2026 |
| FRITO LAY | 2 | March 20, 2025 |
| MONETTE FARMS ARIZONA | 2 | June 3, 2024 |
53 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 2, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 28, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 4, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 3, 2000 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 25, 1988 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 25, 1988 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 4, 1987 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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