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EBERHART FARM CENTER INC
Preston, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 322431 · MC 328337
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-328337 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC328337
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 0010530539
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
322431
MC Number
MC-328337
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 28, 1988
Authority Granted
October 16, 2020
Annual Mileage
177,971 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
404 1st Street Nw, Preston, IA 52069
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Nina Hoffman
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA3
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Full Trailer
1
Pickup
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FTRF3B63MED38865 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Gmc Sierra | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GDJK79689E132157 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Mack RD | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2P264CXTM022113 | 1 | — |
| Benk | Full Trailer | 4L5ST2525SF070285 | 1 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2025 | 000P11SFZ5 | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD, IA | II | 5 | 1 | EBERHART FARM CENTER INC. | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD BENK |
1FTRF3B63MED38865 4L5ST2525SF070285 |
IA KLW510 IA LJ1581 |
| 393.43D | OOSNo or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.104B | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| September 5, 2025 | 000P10B0JK | HWY 64/WESTERN ST (MAQUOKETA), IA | III | 3 | — | EBERHART FARM CENTER INC | Straight Truck |
GMC |
1GDJK79689E132157 |
IA IZM422 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.16B | Operating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 28, 2025 | 000P15H6JM | HWY 61 SB @ 150TH ST, IA | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2P264CXTM022113 |
IA HQL792 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| July 29, 2024 | 000P14BC4B | CAMANCHE AVE / 17TH PL, IA | II | 2 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW TIMPTE, INC |
1XKWDB9X52J884528 1TDH50036LB166692 |
IA PX3135 IA GV5956 |
| 392.82A1 | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Phone Call | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| January 8, 2024 | 000P15H5PK | HWY 62 SB @ 35TH ST, IA | III | 1 | — | BOB HOLDGRAFER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW TIMP |
1XKWD49X6NR124366 1TDH50038LB166693 |
IA FR5624 IA GV5957 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BOB HOLDGRAFER | 1 | January 8, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 11, 1997 | DISMISSED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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