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GRAIN EXPRESS INC
Fort Atkinson, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 630924 · MC 306467
Conditional
Active 25 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 1996
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-306467 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 25 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 23, 2001; first granted November 12, 1996 (29 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC306467
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZM2508
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
630924
MC Number
MC-306467
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 20, 1996
Authority First Granted
November 12, 1996
Authority Reinstated
May 23, 2001
Annual Mileage
55,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1841 303rd Ave, Fort Atkinson, IA 52144
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Daniel J Novak Randyj Novak
Officer 2
Viola M Novak
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm Supplies
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
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
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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA1
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilx | Semi-trailer | 1W14452A8M7720285 | 2 | — |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPRXHN642499 | 2 | — |
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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | V262257510 | 505 IH2 EB, TX | II | — | — | AMERICAN PLAT FOOD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WILX |
3HSDJAPRXHN642499 1W14452A8M7720285 |
IA MX6971 IA FR7211 |
| May 19, 2025 | 000P15NDT1 | HWY 63, IA | III | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WILX |
3HSDJAPRXHN642499 1W14452A8M7720285 |
IA FH7322 IA FR7211 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN PLAT FOOD | 1 | March 16, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 13, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 23, 2001 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 28, 1997 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| November 12, 1996 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 4, 1997 | COMMON | On Record |
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