FMCSA Carrier Profile
HFI HARVESTING INC
Calamus, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3629324 · MC 1242772
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1242772 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
55.6% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Authority Revocation Pending
FMCSA has initiated revocation of this carrier's common authority. Authority may still show active, but this is a serious warning sign.
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1242772
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT02853A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3629324
MC Number
MC-1242772
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
May 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 6, 2021
Authority Granted
June 11, 2021
Annual Mileage
312,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2351 190th Ave, Calamus, IA 52729
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Austin Forret
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
9 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
75.0%
Driver OOS Rate
33.3%
Ranks in the 86th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate85.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (80.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPBDP9X4HD413628 | 1 | 2 OOS |
| April 10, 2026 | VT | Level III — Driver Only | 1XPBDP9X2HD413630 | 0 | Clean |
| March 30, 2026 | IA | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKZDP9X6KJ250557 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| September 15, 2025 | SD | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X03D598642 | 4 | 2 OOS |
| July 28, 2025 | WY | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKZDP9X6KJ250557 | 1 | 3 OOS |
| June 29, 2025 | KS | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKZDP9XXJJ209203 | 0 | Clean |
| May 17, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X03D598642 | 0 | Clean |
| May 5, 2025 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X03D598642 | 0 | Clean |
| March 28, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKZDP9XXJJ209203 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| July 15, 2024 | MT | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKZDP9X6KJ250557 | 0 | Clean |
| April 25, 2024 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKZDP9X3KJ250547 | 0 | Clean |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA2
IL1
KS1
MO1
MT1
NC1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Flatbed
2
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X6KJ250557 | 3 | 2 |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X03D598642 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Muv-all | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4M9KB5333HS012015 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9XXJJ209203 | 2 | 1 |
| Not yet decoded | — | 1B9A12627TB180373 | 1 | — |
| Hmde | — | 1B9A1262XHB180326 | 1 | 1 |
| Ravens-met | — | 1K9SD392XMK226454 | 1 | 1 |
| Kruz | — | 1K9SF482XLK226244 | 1 | 1 |
| Wilx | — | 1W14412A2L7718698 | 1 | 1 |
| Wilx | — | 1W1MAFYA54A237829 | 1 | — |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X3KJ250547 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2HD413630 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X4HD413628 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Iti | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1Z92B4520PT199253 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Trailtech Trailers | Trailer (type not listed) | 2CUFLU8S2N2040715 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 4, 2026.
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