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ADAMS TRUCKING INC
Sidney, NE
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 310244
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
6.7% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
310244
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
November 19, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 25, 1988
Annual Mileage
1,570,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1655 Industrial Ave, Sidney, NE 69162-3239
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Josh Watchorn
Officer 2
Zach Adams
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailWater/Well
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
6.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
15 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
16.7%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 16th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
37
Vehicle Inspections
22
Total OOS Orders
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | 5820001135 | TILFORD SD | II | 1 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN ST FONTAINE T |
3BHNBZDR6SDVP2151 13N14830071541505 |
NE 424319 NE 198769 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| May 22, 2025 | T174000061 | ON US HWY 385, 1066 FEET SOUTH, NE | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3BHNBZDR2RDUZ3344 13N14820XN1550629 |
NE 420250 NE 308546 |
| April 11, 2025 | T005000581 | ON UNNAMED STREET, 35 FEET SOU, NE | I | 4 | 1 | ADAMS TRUCKNG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD MIDSOTA TRAILERS |
1FT8W2BA7PED26006 5JWBT1629PA107481 |
NE 39650A NE 39X1024 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| April 8, 2025 | T035000843 | NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUND, NE | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3BHNBZDR9RDVF5530 1GRDM96266M701653 |
NE 422422 NE 278528 |
| March 21, 2025 | 5830000574 | TILFORD SD | II | 3 | 2 | GCC3 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR BEALL BEALL, INC |
3BHJBZD19RDUZ3320 1BN2P43324B007410 1BN2P25135B007529 |
NE 420347 NE 283980 NE 288250 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | OOSLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 13, 2025 | T175000815 | MM1 L56G/NEWBERRY ACCESS - NOR, NE | III | — | — | UNION PACIFIC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3BHJBZD18SDVP2158 1UYFS248XFA126709 |
NE 429048 NE 290741 |
| February 25, 2025 | V251775795 | JOHNSON RANCH LN AT, TX | I | — | — | EVRAZ | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKNHHDR4RSVJ6554 1UYFS2484FA152402 |
IL 422425 IL 242064 |
| February 23, 2025 | HP02822629 | TREGO COUNTY - 195, KS | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3BHNBZDR2RDVF5532 1UYFS2486FA152403 |
NE 422424 NE 242065 |
| February 6, 2025 | MC58400053 | SPEARFISH SD | III | — | — | JOHN BUNNING TRANSFER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
3AKNHHDR4RSVJ6554 1TTF532C1G3955746 |
NE 422425 NE 278255 |
| February 5, 2025 | 1691710114 | FORT MORGAN CO | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR7KSKP8669 1UYFS248XFA126709 |
NE 405367 NE 290741 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES | 3 | February 28, 2024 |
| UPRR | 2 | January 7, 2025 |
| WYO DAK | 2 | July 29, 2024 |
| ADAMS INDUSTRIES INC | 2 | March 26, 2024 |
| ADAMS TRUCKNG | 1 | April 11, 2025 |
| GCC3 | 1 | March 21, 2025 |
| UNION PACIFIC | 1 | March 13, 2025 |
| EVRAZ | 1 | February 25, 2025 |
| JOHN BUNNING TRANSFER | 1 | February 6, 2025 |
| VITALIX INC. | 1 | December 20, 2024 |
| ALLIANCE MATERIALS | 1 | October 16, 2024 |
| CENTURION CONTAINER LLC | 1 | October 16, 2024 |
14 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE14
CO7
KS2
MN2
SD2
TX2
and 6 more states
Fleet & Equipment (44)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~23
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~21
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
22
Flatbed
12
Tank
5
Dry Van
2
Dump
2
Pickup
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM96266M701653 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2484FA152402 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2486FA152403 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS248XFA126709 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNHHDR4RSVJ6554 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNHHDR5RSVF9117 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHNBZDR2RDVF5529 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14820181543072 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14820XN1550629 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Beall | Dump · 43 ft | 1BN2P432XWB005432 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 44 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Beall | Dump · 43 ft | 1BN2P43324B007410 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320ES448708 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W2BA7PED26006 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0626CT567864 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMKR4223R1121662 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Trail King Industries | Tank · 48 ft | 1TKP048287B128781 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532C1G3955746 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2485FA152411 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2487EA809806 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDU9X46R134869 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0PSUJ8665 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2PSUG8317 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2PSUG8320 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2PSUJ8666 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7KSKP8669 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9PSUJ8664 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNHHDR3RSVF9116 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNHHDR6RSVC5705 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKNHHDR8RSVC5706 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHJBZD12RDUZ3319 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHJBZD18SDVP2158 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHNBZDR0RDVF5528 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHNBZDR2RDUZ3344 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHNBZDR2RDVF5532 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHNBZDR4SDVP2150 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHNBZDR9RDVF5530 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHNBZDRXSDVP2153 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 3H6KR4328P3120778 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Vantage Trailers | Tank · 42 ft | 4E7PA4222FABA4791 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Midsota Trailers | Flatbed · 16 ft | 5JWBT1629PA107481 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD12NLNM1158 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed | 5MC2426208K009136 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed | 5MC2426278K009134 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB23XRN348559 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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