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E J FARMS TRUCKING INC
Crown Point, IN
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 631657 · MC 378661
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 10 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 2000
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-378661 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Spinnaker Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
27.3% OOS · 14 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC378661
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
10 yrs, 5 mo
Revocation Filings
2
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 10 yrs, 5 mo, reinstated after a revocation effective May 3, 2016; first granted March 29, 2000 (26 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC378661
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
Spinnaker Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy SHD-84229090
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
631657
MC Number
MC-378661
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 22, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 28, 1996
Authority First Granted
March 29, 2000
Authority Reinstated
After May 3, 2016
Annual Mileage
720,476 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2009 E 121st Ave, Crown Point, IN 46307
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Edward Hein
Officer 2
Amy K. Hein
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service18
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
27.3% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
64th 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
4 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
8 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 8, 2026 | KY | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| January 6, 2026 | MO | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| October 18, 2025 | AR | — | — | Yes | Other · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN4
AR3
TN2
GA1
IL1
KY1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
8
Tractor
7
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0623HW701558 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X29J239695 | 3 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X26J107052 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0624DW700493 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532BXBL398432 | 2 | 2 |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG30D225066 | 2 | 1 |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG90D267662 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06209W701969 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06289W702027 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532BXBL398463 | 1 | — |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG40D320011 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531BM018034 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25347U122914 | 1 | — |
| Utility | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS253X8M018033 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X29J239745 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9XX7J157909 | 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 (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | 4690001672 | HOPE AR | II | 9 | 1 | DAWN FOOD PRODUCT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NPXGGGG30D225066 1GRAA06209W701969 |
IN 2422914 IN SP906GGS |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 1, 2026 | 1457001260 | ATLANTA GA | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWDB9X26J107052 1GRAA0623HW701558 |
IN 3474668 IN SP128HZX |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| February 24, 2026 | 7310002336 | MACY IN | III | 2 | — | RISE BAKING COMPANY LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKWDB9X26J107052 1JJV532BXBL398463 |
IN 3474668 IN SP999BBB |
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| December 31, 2025 | 9464001048 | LOWELL IN | I | 6 | — | LINEAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY |
1XKWD49X29J239695 1UYVS253X8M018033 |
IN 2073007 IN SP117LHA |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| October 24, 2025 | 1028700090 | SEYMOUR IN | II | 4 | — | DAWN FOOD PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWD49X29J239745 1UYVS2531BM018034 |
IN 2073008 IN SP624LHA |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| September 18, 2025 | V252028058 | LAT:33 09' 29.69N, TX | II | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1NPXGGGG30D225066 1UYVS25347U122914 |
IN 2422914 IN SP627LHA |
| August 12, 2025 | 8497000965 | PLYMOUTH IN | III | 4 | — | LINEAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWD49X29J239695 1GRAA06289W702027 |
IN 2073007 IN SP798LHA |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| May 24, 2025 | 7890001047 | BENTON AR | II | 4 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NPXGGGG90D267662 1GRAA0623HW701558 |
IN 3690888 IN SP128HZX |
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 17, 2025 | 5000920007 | I-294 S/B, IL | III | 2 | — | CLYDE'S DONUTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKWD49X29J239695 1GRAA0623HW701558 |
IN 2073007 IN SP128HZX |
| 392.2LV | Lane Restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 395.8F1 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| January 30, 2025 | CV44285885 | FRANKLIN, KY | I | 10 | 3 | KOCH FOODS OF ALABAMA, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKWDB9X26J107052 1JJV532BXBL398432 |
IN 3474668 IN SP616LHA |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-PROPN | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-PROPN | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 395.8E | False report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LINEAGE | 3 | December 31, 2025 |
| DAWN FOOD PRODUCT | 1 | May 21, 2026 |
| RISE BAKING COMPANY LLC | 1 | February 24, 2026 |
| DAWN FOOD PRODUCTS | 1 | October 24, 2025 |
| CLYDE'S DONUTS | 1 | February 17, 2025 |
| KOCH FOODS OF ALABAMA, LLC | 1 | January 30, 2025 |
| KOCH FOODS | 1 | January 2, 2025 |
| USCS BETHLEHEM | 1 | April 24, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Inactive Administrative status adjustment | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| November 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 25, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 25, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 27, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 16, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 25, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 17, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 7, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 3, 2016 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record |
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