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AMES FARMS
Vienna, IL
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4150823
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
4150823
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 30, 2023
Annual Mileage
1,600 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1935 Mount Zion Rd, Vienna, IL 62995
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Robert Ames
Officer 2
Justin Ames
Cargo Types
Grain/Feed
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2026 | MO | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MO4
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Dump
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA13Y6RW037931 | 3 | 1 |
| Vantage Gr | Semi-trailer | 4EPAA3924XATA2647 | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X2TR672611 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 39 ft | 48X1F3927P1015866 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | W230004551 | HAYTI MO | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TRAVIS BODY & TRAILER, INC. |
1M1AA13Y6RW037931 48X1F3927P1015866 |
IL 66557Z IL 898451ST |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| May 26, 2026 | 3958001453 | ST. LOUIS MO | II | 19 | 4 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK VANTAGE GR |
1M1AA13Y6RW037931 4EPAA3924XATA2647 |
IL 66557Z IL 971322ST |
| 393.47D1-BLTBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47D1-BLTBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 13, 2026 | 0754003603 | JACKSON MO | II | 2 | — | SCRAP MART | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UNPUBLISHE |
1M1AA13Y6RW037931 4EPAA3924XATA2647 |
IL 66557Z IL 971322ST |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| February 20, 2026 | W190001308 | JACKSON MO | II | 6 | 1 | SCRAP MART | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKWDB9X2TR672611 4EPAA3924XATA2647 |
IL 68131Z IL 971322ST |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SCRAP MART | 2 | March 13, 2026 |
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