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FARMERS FEED & GRAIN COMPANY INC
Riceville, IA
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No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 600177 · MC 290717
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 31 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-290717 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
16.7% OOS · 17 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 31 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 17 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC290717
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
AUSTIN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CPP010051600
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
600177
MC Number
MC-290717
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
June 17, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 3, 1995
Authority Granted
June 21, 1995
Annual Mileage
510,330 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
306 Birch St, Riceville, IA 50466
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Stephen K Eastman
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
16.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
12 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
100.0%
Driver OOS Rate
8.3%
Ranks in the 41st percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
17
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving18
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate8.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (17)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALXA7BDXEDFP1666 | 1 | Passed |
| March 31, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJGEDV1GSGZ5729 | 2 | Passed |
| February 23, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXA7BD3HDHZ1400 | 1 | Passed |
| January 2, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJGEDV1GSGZ5729 | 2 | Passed |
| December 22, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUY3MDB3YDH36248 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| September 24, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXA7BD3HDHZ1400 | 1 | Passed |
| September 15, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXA7BD2GDGX8424 | 1 | Passed |
| August 28, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXA7BD9GDGX8422 | 0 | Clean |
| May 27, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXA7BDXEDFP1666 | 1 | Passed |
| April 14, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXA7BD0JDJJ2136 | 1 | Passed |
| January 27, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXA7BD3JDJJ2132 | 1 | Passed |
| November 6, 2024 | IA | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALXA7BD0JDJJ2136 | 6 | 1 OOS |
Showing 12 of 17 inspection records
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA17
Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 24 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tank
3
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornhusker | — | 1T92C4221R0007021 | 6 | 1 |
| Frht | — | 3ALXA7BD0JDJJ2136 | 6 | 1 |
| Cornhusker | — | 1T92C4222G0007073 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV1GSGZ5729 | 2 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXA7BD3HDHZ1400 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | — | 3ALXA7BDXEDFP1666 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Freightliner Med. Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUY3MDB3YDH36248 | 1 | 1 |
| 2027 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMKR4222V1181782 | 1 | — |
| Corh | — | 1T92C4220S0007002 | 1 | — |
| Corh | — | 1T92C4224K0007066 | 1 | — |
Show all 18 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cusm | — | 1T92C4226F0007821 | 1 | — |
| Cornhusker | — | 1T92C4226K0007067 | 1 | 1 |
| Hmde | — | 1T92C4229S0007001 | 1 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXA7BD2GDGX8424 | 1 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXA7BD3JDJJ2132 | 1 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXA7BD9GDGX8422 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3B9TS51D5CG007197 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Bulk NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 3E1ABB231LS220359 | 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 5, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 23, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 13, 2002 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 29, 1999 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 21, 1995 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2013 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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