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CHIPPEWA VALLEY GRAIN TRANSPORT INC
Chippewa Falls, WI
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 434120 · MC 301280
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 16 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-301280 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
6.3% OOS · 37 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 16 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 37 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC301280
Carrier
MC354443
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CPP138726A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
434120
MC Number
MC-301280
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
January 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 17, 1991
Authority Reinstated
June 23, 2010
Annual Mileage
2,212,501 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
5852 Cty Hwy T, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Deb Custer
Officer 2
Ken Custer
Cargo Types
General FreightIntermodalGrain/FeedDry Bulk
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
6.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
32 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
12.5%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 15th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
37
Driver Inspections
27
Vehicle Inspections
18
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving14
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (37)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2026 | WI | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPCDP9X8SD757202 | 1 | Passed |
| July 6, 2026 | WI | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPCD49X3SD749149 | 1 | Passed |
| May 12, 2026 | IA | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPCDP9X8MD757655 | 4 | Passed |
| May 5, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPCDP9X4LD635423 | 1 | Passed |
| April 14, 2026 | WI | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X54D813322 | 1 | Passed |
| April 3, 2026 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPCDP9X6SD757201 | 1 | Passed |
| February 19, 2026 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPCDP9X5HD434718 | 1 | Passed |
| February 3, 2026 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPCDP9X4LD635423 | 0 | Clean |
| December 5, 2025 | WI | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKZDP9X3HJ151798 | 0 | Clean |
| October 28, 2025 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPCDP9X6MD757654 | 0 | Clean |
| October 13, 2025 | WI | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPCDP9X4PD860026 | 0 | Clean |
| October 2, 2025 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKZDP9X3HJ151798 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 37 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
11 of 17 inspections
Unsafe Driving
12 of 35 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 35 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 35 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 35 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 6 | Out of service |
| June 12, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | 4 | Out of service |
| September 25, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| September 5, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| August 18, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| July 21, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| February 19, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | 7 | Cited |
| September 16, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| August 22, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | 4 | Cited |
| September 5, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| September 26, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
| September 26, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | Cited |
| November 19, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| April 7, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| June 10, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 34 recorded violations
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
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2025 | WI | — | 2 | 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
WI21
IA7
MN6
IN2
UT1
Fleet & Equipment (42)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~21
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~21
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
18
Grain / Hopper
15
Dry Van
4
Container Chassis
2
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP9X3HJ151798 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X5ND784720 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X8SD757202 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42225NB173204 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42229NB173206 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X1ND784732 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X4LD635423 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X6MD757654 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42224KB164277 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42226CB134621 | 2 | — |
Show all 42 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42226KB164278 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42227PB175958 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43020SB188259 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43026MB169220 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43027RB180122 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X4SD757200 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X8MD757655 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323XS282820 | 1 | — |
| Stoughton | — | 1DW4C5320PWB19383 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06215J610040 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06245J609691 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Pine Ridge | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1PNV532B9XH223938 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42224BB127939 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42224MB169448 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42227MB169170 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42228CB134622 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42229PB175959 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43029SB188258 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X4VN428930 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X54D813322 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2HD442643 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2LD627543 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X3SD749149 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X4PD860026 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X5HD434718 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X6SD757201 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9XXKD609603 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWDP9X0CD135692 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 330 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NPNHM6X0LM719646 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 3H3C532S0FT742427 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 54 ft | LJRC5426X61013891 | 1 | — |
| Beacon | — | LV1GV40246S172366 | 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 2, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 22, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 26, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 23, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 23, 2010 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| November 25, 2009 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| November 8, 1999 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| July 2, 1996 | DISMISSED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 23, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| September 17, 1999 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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