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FRANK W LEWIS & SON SEED FARMS INC
Ursa, IL
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 442791 · MC 812662
No Safety Rating
Active 13 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-812662 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Star Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 24 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 13 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 24 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC812662
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA0221815
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
442791
MC Number
MC-812662
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 12, 1991
Authority Granted
January 31, 2013
Annual Mileage
510,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
530 West Maple Avenue, Ursa, IL 62376
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Scott Lewis
Officer 2
Shawn Lewis
Cargo Types
Grain/FeedDry BulkOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
24
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service3
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 19 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th 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
2 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 | MO | — | — | 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
IL8
IA7
KS2
MO2
KY1
MD1
Fleet & Equipment (19)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
9
Dry Van
7
Semi-trailer
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7JL046408 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8SD761616 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9XXKD269431 | 4 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1DL775072 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8GL932794 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW21Y1GM057197 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2LD673406 | 3 | — |
| 2004 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06214J600915 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXTL611138 | 2 | — |
| 2027 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXVL720072 | 2 | — |
Show all 19 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X1KD473597 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9JL046491 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA13Y73W152903 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN07YXCM010260 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Mack CXP (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AP02Y07N002377 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS253XP409703 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYYS25364P409701 | 1 | — |
| Wils | Semi-trailer | 1W1MAFYW38A248166 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXSD761617 | 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 (24)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2026 | 000P15H7KQ | HWY 61 SB @ 212TH ST, IA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X8SD761616 1JJV532DXVL720072 |
IL P 1299095 IL 1053251ST |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| February 27, 2026 | 4038800387 | ON E 1200TH ST 480 FEET SOUTH, IL | III | — | — | LEWIS SEED FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X8SD761616 1JJV532DXVL720072 |
IL P1299095 IL 363AC651 |
| February 19, 2026 | 4127480413 | I-474, IL | III | — | — | BAYER PRODUCTION SUPPLY LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBDP9X2LD673406 1JJV532D1DL775072 |
IL P1264428 IL 459473ST |
| February 17, 2026 | 5005300473 | I-72, IL | II | — | — | BAYER PRODUCTION SUPPLY LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WABASH VANS |
1M1AW21Y1GM057197 1JJV532D7JL046408 |
IL P928438 IL 609241ST |
| December 31, 2025 | HP02730430 | JACKSON COUNTY - 085, KS | II | — | — | MGSG US SEEDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X8SD761616 1JJV532DXTL611138 |
IL P1299095 IL 1007561ST |
| December 30, 2025 | 5005080349 | SEE LITERAL, IL | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WILS |
1M1AA13Y73W152903 1W1MAFYW38A248166 |
IL P759263 IL 387121ST |
| 393.11UR | Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| December 2, 2025 | 000P13PHLK | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL, IA | III | 1 | — | BAYER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49XXSD761617 1JJV532D7JL046408 |
IL P 1277993 IL 609241ST |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| December 2, 2025 | 000P13PHL8 | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL, IA | III | 1 | — | BAYER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBDP9X1KD473597 1JJV532D1DL775072 |
IL P 906535 IL 459473ST |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| October 7, 2025 | 0325C00468 | FROSTBURG MD | I | — | — | BAYER PRODUCTION SUPPLY CO. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X8SD761616 1JJV532DXTL611138 |
IL P1299095 IL 1007561ST |
| September 23, 2025 | 000P13LHNZ | HWY 20 EB 280MM, IA | III | 1 | — | BAYER PRODUCTION SUPPLY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBDP9XXKD269431 1JJV532D8GL932794 |
IA P1164591 IL 572381ST |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BAYER PRODUCTION SUPPLY LLC | 6 | February 19, 2026 |
| BAYER | 2 | December 2, 2025 |
| URSA FARMS LLC | 2 | August 5, 2025 |
| LEWIS SEED FARMS | 1 | February 27, 2026 |
| MGSG US SEEDS | 1 | December 31, 2025 |
| BAYER PRODUCTION | 1 | September 11, 2025 |
| LEWIS SEED | 1 | June 10, 2025 |
| JACK D JOHNSON | 1 | May 12, 2025 |
| BAYER PROD SUPPLY LLC | 1 | March 31, 2025 |
| LEWIS SEED FARM | 1 | March 3, 2024 |
| SYNGENTA SEEDS LLC | 1 | February 13, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2013 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2013 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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