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ASHLAND FEED & SEED COMPANY
Ashland, KS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 475824 · MC 73175
Satisfactory
Active 8 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-73175 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Triangle Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC73175
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
MC073175
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
Triangle Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy TPK0101544
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
475824
MC Number
MC-73175
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 17, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 25, 1992
Authority Granted
February 26, 2018
Annual Mileage
285,925 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Ashland, KS
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/Feed
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OK3
KS1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Trailer (type not listed)
2
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. | Trailer (type not listed) · 40 ft | 1L9UC42C9GL033332 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR9TPWJ8104 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. | Trailer (type not listed) · 40 ft | 1L9UC42CXSL033834 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGND68GDGZ3327 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 3H3V482C67T246051 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR6KLKD4892 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 | 0189000040 | MEADE KS | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR LEDWELL & SONS ENTERPRISES, INC. |
5KJJBHDR6KLKD4892 1L9UC42CXSL033834 |
KS 174607 KS AER924 |
| January 7, 2026 | M407156608 | 2 MILES N. OF LAVERNE, OK | III | — | — | MC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR LEDWELL & SONS ENTERPRISES, INC. |
5KJJBWDR9TPWJ8104 1L9UC42C9GL033332 |
KS AER195 KS 714252 |
| October 13, 2025 | M407156502 | 2 N OF US 64 JCT, OK | III | — | — | MC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR LEDWELL & SONS ENTERPRISES, INC. |
5KJJBWDR9TPWJ8104 1L9UC42C9GL033332 |
KS AER195 KS 714252 |
| May 28, 2024 | M407155717 | U.S. 64 JCT, OK | III | 1 | — | MC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGND68GDGZ3327 3H3V482C67T246051 |
KS 152364 KS 694926 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| December 8, 2023 | V231227210 | US 60 MM 430, TX | II | — | — | ASHLAND | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR LEDWELL & SONS ENTERPRISES, INC. |
5KJJBHDR6KLKD4892 1L9UC42C9GL033332 |
KS 174607 KS 630156 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2018 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 26, 2018 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
229 N SERVICE RD STE 2, Moore, OK, 73160-4947
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