FMCSA Carrier Profile
SWESTKA GRAINS LLC
DBA: Swestka Transportation
Cresco, IA
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 2 mo
Authority
Active
MC-27737 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC027737
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN378244
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2934432
MC Number
MC-27737
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
May 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 3, 2016
Authority Granted
June 5, 2017
Annual Mileage
230,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
19151 York Ave, Cresco, IA 52136-8582
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Gary Swestka
Officer 2
Robert Swestka
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Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
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
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (9)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X56D639934 | 0 | Clean |
| November 11, 2025 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPXD49X3CD171833 | 4 | Passed |
| October 13, 2025 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPXD49X3CD171833 | 2 | Passed |
| February 3, 2025 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPXD49X3CD171833 | 1 | Passed |
| August 27, 2024 | ND | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X28D756491 | 4 | Passed |
| July 30, 2024 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X3CD171833 | 0 | Clean |
| June 4, 2024 | MT | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X3CD171833 | 0 | Clean |
| May 22, 2024 | MT | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X0JD472587 | 0 | Clean |
| April 22, 2024 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | — | 1 | Passed |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA2
IL2
MT2
ND1
NE1
TN1
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 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Flatbed
3
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3CD171833 | 5 | — |
| 2014 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532A8E3822604 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Jet Company Inc. | Other Trailer · 53 ft | 5JNRS5333RH002133 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 54 ft | 1TKJ05430PM053203 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X56D639934 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0JD472587 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X28D756491 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Muv-all | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4M9KB5336PS012427 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 5, 2017 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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