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SMITH FERTILIZER & GRAIN COMPANY
DBA: Smith Fertilizer And Grain
Knoxville, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 609924 · MC 435555
Satisfactory
Active 24 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-435555 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Triangle Insurance Company Inc.
Safety
Satisfactory
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 24 yrs
- Insurance on file: $4,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC435555
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
TRIANGLE INSURANCE COMPANY INC.
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy CUL0703027
TRIANGLE INSURANCE COMPANY INC.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy TPK0103792
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
609924
MC Number
MC-435555
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 3, 1995
Authority Granted
October 10, 2002
Annual Mileage
830,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1650 Quebec St, Knoxville, IA 50138
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Max Smith
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving4
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.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 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
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 12, 2024 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA3
MO2
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 31 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Grain / Hopper
2
Semi-trailer
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS1422471032364 | 1 | 1 |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 1W14412A5L7719280 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1W1K45030N2275356 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1W1K45032R2278152 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8JN885041 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ0MN279966 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ2KN219393 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KC9EJ0CN557228 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5NC9EG2MN282853 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2026 | W109005492 | EASTON MO | I | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK POLAR TANK TRAILER |
4V5NC9EG2MN282853 1PMS1422471032364 |
IA FY5149 IA LM7238 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| January 7, 2026 | W168000409 | KAHOKA MO | II | 1 | — | SMITH FERTILIZER & GRAIN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WILSON TRA |
4V4NC9EH8JN885041 1W14412A5L7719280 |
IA FW1015 IA GT6128 |
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 28, 2025 | 000P144TPL | HWY 34 W OF S70, IA | III | 1 | — | SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KC9EJ0CN557228 |
IA NCB041 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| January 13, 2025 | 000P15JPFK | HWY 5 / HARDING, IA | III | 1 | — | SFG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WILSON |
4V4NC9EJ0MN279966 1W1K45032R2278152 |
IA FJ5419 IA KH4378 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 24, 2024 | 000P14GT22 | HWY 92 NEAR FORD AVE, IA | III | 1 | — | MERSCHMAN FERTILIZER LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WILSON |
4V4NC9EJ2KN219393 1W1K45030N2275356 |
IA FA9047 IA IH0175 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| December 12, 2023 | 000P16CTR1 | US 65 N 37MM NB, IA | III | 1 | — | SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KC9EJ0CN557228 |
IA NCB041 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SFG | 1 | January 13, 2025 |
| MERSCHMAN FERTILIZER LLC | 1 | April 24, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 19, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 7, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 28, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 10, 2002 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 14, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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