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HAPPY R SECURITIES LLC
Gladstone, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2892809 · MC 971843
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-971843 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Auto Owners Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
14.3% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC971843
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 54-384403-03
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2892809
MC Number
MC-971843
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 1, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 20, 2016
Authority Granted
June 29, 2016
Annual Mileage
500,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
209 E Oak St, Gladstone, IL 61437
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kurt Mcchesney
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service1
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
14.3% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd 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
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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 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
3
Injuries
0
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2025 | IL | — | 3 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA6
IL3
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 19 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Grain / Hopper
4
Tractor
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA13Y6SW055903 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40020LB166293 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40023LB167096 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42222NB172558 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Mack CX (Vision) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AE06Y24N019239 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Mack CXN (Vision) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AK06Y07N022671 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40021EB140885 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNM | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4MC9GG97N449937 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 5012980034 | T-4, IL | III | — | — | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TIMPTE, INC |
1M1AK06Y07N022671 1TDH40021EB140885 |
IL P1135381 IL 955260ST |
| September 12, 2025 | 5005170305 | US RT 34 @ CR 1150E, IL | I | 3 | — | CGB | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TIMPTE, INC |
1M1AE06Y24N019239 1TDH40023LB167096 |
IL P1298521 IL 901530ST |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1T | Tires (general) | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| August 18, 2025 | 000P16C4JT | HWY 34, LOCKRIDGE,IOWA, IA | III | 1 | — | HEARTLAND COOP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TIMPTE, INC |
1M1AA13Y6SW055903 1TDH40020LB166293 |
IL P 929153 IL 955259ST |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 18, 2025 | 000P16C4JR | 220TH ST WASHINGTON,IOWA, IA | III | 1 | — | — | Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
TIMPTE, INC TIMPTE, INC |
1TDH42222NB172558 1TDH42222NB172558 |
IL 955261ST IL 955261ST |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 24, 2025 | 000P131W46 | 103RD ST, IA | III | 1 | — | HAPPY R SECURITIES LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TIMPTE, INC |
1M1AA13Y6SW055903 1TDH40020LB166293 |
IL P 929153 IL 955259ST |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| April 16, 2025 | 000P11H62F | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON, IA | II | 1 | — | SHELL ROCK SOY PROCESSING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TIMPTE, INC |
1M1AA13Y6SW055903 1TDH40020LB166293 |
IL P 929153 IL 955259ST |
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| February 25, 2025 | 9288006152 | CHESTERTON IN | II | 2 | 1 | PURINA ANIMAL NUTRITION LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TIMPTE, INC |
1M1AA13Y6SW055903 1TDH40020LB166293 |
IL P929153 IL 955259ST |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| September 16, 2024 | 000P14GT49 | HWY 34 WB--MM183, IA | III | 3 | — | MERSCHMAN FERTILIZER LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TIMPTE, INC |
1M1AA13Y6SW055903 1TDH40020LB166293 |
IL P929153 IL 955259ST |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| September 9, 2024 | 000P15NCXN | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON, IA | III | 2 | — | HAPPY R SECURITIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TIMPTE, INC |
4V4MC9GG97N449937 1TDH40023LB167096 |
IL P 952261 IL 901530ST |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| March 7, 2024 | 4109560692 | US RT 34 E/B, IL | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M1AA18Y6WW095378 |
IL P1214691 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CGB | 1 | September 12, 2025 |
| HEARTLAND COOP | 1 | August 18, 2025 |
| SHELL ROCK SOY PROCESSING | 1 | April 16, 2025 |
| PURINA ANIMAL NUTRITION LLC | 1 | February 25, 2025 |
| MERSCHMAN FERTILIZER LLC | 1 | September 16, 2024 |
| GROWMARK INC | 1 | November 13, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 24, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 22, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 25, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 29, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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