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JOHN NESS
DBA: Ness Express
Jefferson, SD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3755476 · MC 1334846
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1334846 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1334846
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT48719A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3755476
MC Number
MC-1334846
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 12, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 1, 2021
Authority Granted
November 19, 2021
Annual Mileage
120,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Jefferson, SD
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLivestockGrain/FeedDry Bulk
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NE4
IA3
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Grain / Hopper
7
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWP49X8DD207343 | 6 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43024PB177725 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X78J233268 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43020RB180690 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43024MB167269 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43027NB170989 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43028PB177727 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43029MB170457 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43029NB170976 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 | 000P10GGS9 | HWY 39/BUFFALO RD DENISON, IA | II | 3 | — | TYSON FRESH MEATS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
1XKAD49X78J233268 1TDH43029NB170976 |
SD PR55500 IA HY0875 |
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| March 14, 2026 | 000P10GGRK | HWY 39/KANE ST DELOIT, IA | III | 1 | — | TYSON FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
1XKAD49X78J233268 1TDH43027NB170989 |
SD PR55500 IA HY0873 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| December 16, 2025 | T498000621 | FREMONT SCALE, NE | III | — | — | DARLING INTERNATIONAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPWP49X8DD207343 1TDH43028PB177727 |
IA FS0314 IA LZ3413 |
| March 12, 2025 | T484000035 | ON UNNAMED STREET, 122 FEET WE, NE | III | — | — | TYSON FOODS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPWP49X8DD207343 1TDH43024PB177725 |
IA FS0314 IA EM2703 |
| February 13, 2025 | T557001326 | FREMONT SCALE, NE | III | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPWP49X8DD207343 1TDH43024PB177725 |
IA FS0314 IA EM2703 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| December 27, 2024 | T391000569 | ON US HWY 77, 1278 FEET NORTH, NE | III | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPWP49X8DD207343 1TDH43029MB170457 |
IA FS0314 IA HT3019 |
| May 14, 2024 | 8194005102 | PLYMOUTH IN | III | 1 | — | TYSON FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPWP49X8DD207343 1TDH43020RB180690 |
IA FS0314 IA JV6084 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| April 29, 2024 | 000P13X4ZN | 44 - JCT HWY 71/20 EARLY, IA | I | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPWP49X8DD207343 1TDH43024MB167269 |
IA FS0314 IA IN0710 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TYSON FOODS | 3 | March 14, 2026 |
| TYSON FRESH MEATS | 1 | April 8, 2026 |
| DARLING INTERNATIONAL | 1 | December 16, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 29, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 14, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 16, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 19, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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