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BYER FARMS
Perham, MN
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3379756
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
4 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
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3379756
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 9, 2020
Annual Mileage
25,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
39374 Minnesota Street, Perham, MN 56573
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Merle Hilarion Byer
Cargo Types
Grain/FeedFarm SuppliesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN3
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | Straight Truck | 1NKDGGGG30R159632 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 37 ft | 1PMS5373121025431 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5PR9X6VD427106 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2026 | 0585001424 | SEBEKA MN | III | 3 | 1 | VARIOUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XP5PR9X6VD427106 1PMS5373121025431 |
MN YBY8097 MN 40928ST |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| February 4, 2026 | 0585001004 | SEBEKA MN | II | 4 | — | VARIOUS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDGGGG30R159632 |
MN TLG6521 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 18, 2025 | 0585000870 | PERHAM MN | II | 7 | 1 | VARIOUS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDGGGG30R159632 |
MN TLG6521 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| April 1, 2025 | 0585000550 | PERHAM MN | IV | 6 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XP5PR9X6VD427106 1PMS5373121025431 |
MN YBY8097 MN 40928ST |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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