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FLYER TRUCKING INC
Johnston, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3010230 · MC 28708
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-28708 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
11.8% OOS · 20 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC028708
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZW5898
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3010230
MC Number
MC-28708
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 19, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 22, 2017
Authority Granted
June 9, 2017
Annual Mileage
54,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
6222 Silver Birch Ct, Johnston, IA 50132
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Christenson
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
11.8% of 17 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd 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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
8 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2026 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Snow |
| June 27, 2025 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 16, 2025 | IA | — | — | Yes | 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
IA16
NE2
Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Grain / Hopper
8
Tractor
8
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK67LX11222 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X1RJ353670 | 4 | 1 |
| 2002 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06232K245737 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40026SB187647 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Wilson Trailer Co. | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 4WW4412A4G7711251 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40023RB184599 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXFJ460175 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9THX5N386055 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC5036NB656278 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40020TB191811 | 1 | — |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40022RB180124 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40029TB191810 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH4002XRB180629 | 1 | — |
| 1993 Kenworth K100 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1DP9X8PJ234817 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X3PJ260310 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNM | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4MC9EG2EN166716 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNM | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4MC9EG4EN166720 | 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 (20)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | 000P126BHX | EB HWY 141 & ESTATES WAY GRANG, IA | III | 1 | — | HEARTLAND CO-OP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TIMPTE, INC |
4V4MC9EG4EN166720 1TDH40029TB191810 |
IA IF8059 IA MK4260 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| February 27, 2026 | 000P169NGB | IA 17 SB MM 18, IA | II | 3 | 1 | ADM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TIMPTE, INC |
4V4MC9EG2EN166716 1TDH40026SB187647 |
IA IF8063 IA KV2222 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 22, 2026 | T303001131 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND, NE | II | 1 | 1 | BP BOONE IA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON TRAILER CO. |
1XKZD49X1RJ353670 4WW4412A4G7711251 |
IA DX4221 IA IT0084 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| October 24, 2025 | 000P169N6Z | IA 17 SB MM 15 LUTHER, IA | III | 2 | — | HERSH FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
1XKYDP9XXFJ460175 1TDH40026SB187647 |
IA JK4796 IA KV2222 |
| 392.2IN | State Insurance Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| October 8, 2025 | 000P13B1MN | VETERANS PKWY AND GRAND PRAIRI, IA | III | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TIMPTE, INC |
4V4NC9THX5N386055 1TDH40020TB191811 |
IA IV9215 IA TEMP |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| June 26, 2025 | 000P10GGFD | HWY 144/30 GRAND JUCTION, IA | III | — | — | KEY COOPERATIVE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
1XKZD49X3PJ260310 1TDH40022RB180124 |
IA JH3376 IA KP6896 |
| June 5, 2025 | 000P144THJ | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA, IA | II | 4 | — | NUTECH SEED | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK67LX11222 1GRAA06232K245737 |
IA DX4222 IA EP0286 |
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 1, 2025 | 000P14PHCR | US HWY 63 CHESTER, IA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK67LX11222 1GRAA06232K245737 |
IA DX4222 IA EP0286 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| April 25, 2025 | 000P10C406 | 2ND AVE AND BROADWAY, IA | III | 2 | — | HEARTLAND CO-OP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
1XKYDP9XXFJ460175 1TDH40026SB187647 |
IA JK4796 IA KV2222 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | 000P169MQH | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL, IA | III | 2 | — | NUTECH SEED | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK67LX11222 1GRAA06232K245737 |
IA DX4222 IA EP0286 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HEARTLAND CO-OP | 2 | April 7, 2026 |
| NUTECH SEED | 2 | June 5, 2025 |
| ADM | 1 | February 27, 2026 |
| BP BOONE IA | 1 | January 22, 2026 |
| HERSH FARMS | 1 | October 24, 2025 |
| KEY COOPERATIVE | 1 | June 26, 2025 |
| RENTSCHLER BROTHERS | 1 | January 29, 2025 |
| HEART LAND COOP | 1 | December 16, 2024 |
| FREMONT FARMS | 1 | December 11, 2024 |
| DP BOONE IA | 1 | November 1, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2017 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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