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V E FARMS INC
Sioux Center, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4206255 · MC 1623536
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1623536 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Northern Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1623536
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA978187471
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4206255
MC Number
MC-1623536
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 18, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 7, 2024
Authority Granted
March 28, 2024
Annual Mileage
56,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
386 12th Ave Ne, Sioux Center, IA 51250
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Harold Van Essen
Cargo Types
Grain/FeedOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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.
Unsafe Driving
2 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | IA | — | 1 | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Snow |
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 (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Grain / Hopper
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilx | Semi-trailer | 1W18513A4K2270991 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Wilson Trailer Co. | Grain / Hopper · 51 ft | 1W1ZCF9T7BB258267 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X66D890722 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6LD655720 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBPP9X4JD469954 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2025 | 000P156NWC | NB GARFIELD - 230TH, IA | III | 1 | — | VAN KRIKEN FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILX |
1XPBDP9X6LD655720 1W18513A4K2270991 |
IA FY0164 IA FY0168 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| May 10, 2025 | 000P1271VR | HWY 60 & 75 NB, IA | III | 1 | — | PLYMOUTH ENERGY LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON TRAILER CO. |
1XPBPP9X4JD469954 1W1ZCF9T7BB258267 |
IA FY0164 IA FY0166 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| May 1, 2025 | 000P1102DD | C38 EB AT HWY 75, IA | III | 1 | — | PLYMOUTH ENERGY LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILX |
1XP5DB9X66D890722 1W18513A4K2270991 |
IA FY0165 IA FY0168 |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PLYMOUTH ENERGY LLC | 2 | May 10, 2025 |
| VAN KRIKEN FARMS | 1 | December 16, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 10, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 28, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: November 2, 2026.
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