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RED DIRT FARMS LLC
Ramsey, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4207012 · MC 1623977
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1623977 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1623977
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-FE3104
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA980736785
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4207012
MC Number
MC-1623977
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 13, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 8, 2024
Authority Granted
May 8, 2024
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3175 N 200 St, Ramsey, IL 62080
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Griffin Sanders
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance20
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
33.3% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
74th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
8 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | MO | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| May 14, 2026 | MO | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL5
MO4
AR1
IN1
KS1
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Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
9
Tractor
3
Dump
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X1PN330182 | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 Dorsey | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7KYDC5325RED35740 | 4 | — |
| 2006 International L9357 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCKAPR16C289822 | 3 | — |
| 2007 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPR77C478922 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N153201G1516016 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N153201R1563968 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N153205L1541723 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N153207K1533850 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N253200R1566980 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N253201P1561171 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N253205P1561223 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Schien Trailers | Dump · 35 ft | 1S9DA353711182432 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820252012273 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X07J177047 | 1 | 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 (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | PSC0372222 | MOUNT HOPE WV | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE T |
1XPXD49X4DD162091 13N153204G1516043 |
WV P1383367 ME 272768Z |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| August 12, 2026 | 5004920265 | I-270 W/B, IL | II | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKWD49X07J177047 13N153205L1541723 |
OT N/A ME 434083Z |
| 393.28 | OOSImproper or no wiring protection as required | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-OOS | Tire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart | Tires | ||||||||
| March 13, 2026 | W095003024 | MAYVIEW MO | I | 7 | 2 | HASS METAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRANSCRAFT |
2HSCNAPR77C478922 1TTF4820252012273 |
IL P1339711 KS 580664 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.87A-FPLR | OOSFlag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet. | Warning Flags | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| March 11, 2026 | W102007557 | MAYVIEW MO | II | 1 | — | STEELTEC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5DB9X1PN330182 13N153201G1516016 |
IL P1240419 ME 243508Z |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| March 10, 2026 | W147000969 | WENTZVILLE MO | II | 7 | — | AZZ | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5DB9X1PN330182 13N253205P1561223 |
IL P1240419 ME 5002772 |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| March 3, 2026 | W168000464 | HANNIBAL MO | II | 3 | 1 | AZZ GALVANIZING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5DB9X1PN330182 13N253200R1566980 |
IL P1240419 ME 5003948 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 20, 2026 | KC82320069 | KS, KS | I | 6 | — | AZZ GAL VANIZING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5DB9X1PN330182 13N153201R1563968 |
IL P1240419 MA 5003346 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8D10-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include total hours for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D3-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include truck or tractor and trailer unit number for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D7-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include main office address for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D11-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| November 4, 2025 | 5003060031 | I-70 E/B, IL | III | — | — | AZZ GALVANIZING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5DB9X1PN330182 13N253201P1561171 |
IL P1240419 ME 5002421 |
| July 8, 2025 | 5796008936 | INDIANAPOLIS IN | II | 3 | 3 | AZZ | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5DB9X1PN330182 13N153207K1533850 |
IL P1240419 IL 422809Z |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| April 11, 2025 | 4069780487 | I-70, IL | III | — | — | RED DIRT FARMS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL SCHIEN TRAILERS |
2HSCNAPR77C478922 1S9DA353711182432 |
IL 79769VZ IL 850608ST |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AZZ GALVANIZING | 3 | March 3, 2026 |
| AZZ | 2 | March 10, 2026 |
| HASS METAL | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| STEELTEC | 1 | March 11, 2026 |
| CUSTOM FAB AND COATING | 1 | March 26, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 8, 2024 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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