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MID-WEST FERTILIZER LLC
DBA: Mid-west Fertilizer
Moundridge, KS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 70334 · MC 286476
Satisfactory
Active 4 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 1995
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-286476 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Berkley National Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 4 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on May 5, 2022; first granted May 4, 1995 (31 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $4,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC286476
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy XCP9014076
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
70334
MC Number
MC-286476
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 30, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
May 4, 1995
Authority Reinstated
May 5, 2022
Annual Mileage
2,100,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
307 W Cole St, Moundridge, KS 67107
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Brad Stedman
Officer 2
Erik Lange
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
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 3 inspections
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
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2024 | MO | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KS3
MO2
NE1
OK1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 88 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Pickup
1
Semi-trailer
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stav | Semi-trailer | 13YFS2525AC113970 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FTWF33Y99EA32862 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Mississippi Tank Company | Tank | 1M9AT9C21DH355440 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG50D408856 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D69X6SN363646 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDR9X6XD480021 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Sterling Truck A9500 series | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FWJA3CG95AU34473 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | HP03360926 | NEOSHO COUNTY - 133, KS | I | 5 | 2 | N/A | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD STAV |
1FTWF33Y99EA32862 13YFS2525AC113970 |
KS 689039 KS 941RZM |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| October 1, 2025 | HP03532682 | NEOSHO COUNTY - 133, KS | II | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1XPCDR9X6XD480021 |
KS 500350 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| November 15, 2024 | W036004726 | NEVADA MO | II | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor |
STERLING TRUCK |
2FWJA3CG95AU34473 |
MO 45KK6C |
| June 20, 2024 | T159000723 | WAVERLY EAST BOUND, NE | I | 1 | — | NUTRIEN US LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY |
1NPXGGGG50D408856 1M9AT9C21DH355440 |
MO 27AS0C MO 90L1DC |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| May 20, 2024 | HP03532184 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY - 125, KS | II | 1 | — | MID-WEST MINERAL | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1XP5D69X6SN363646 |
KS 623489 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 23, 2024 | W204003539 | JOPLIN MO | I | 1 | — | LSB CHEMICAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MISSISSIPP |
1NPXGGGG90D225217 1M9AT9B24AH355023 |
MO 26AS8C OK 8073LJ |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 14, 2024 | D800151246 | US 69/ 435 RD, OK | II | — | — | LSB | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB MTCI |
1NPXGGGGX0D676206 1M9AT9C21D355440 |
MO 72KR5P MO 90L1DC |
| February 15, 2024 | N114152431 | WILL ROGERS TRNPK MIAMI GATE, OK | II | — | — | LSB | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB MTCI |
1NPXGGGG40D319859 1M9AT9C24VH355627 |
MO 18AR9D MO 09L3DD |
| February 7, 2024 | W113000217 | HOLTS SUMMIT MO | I | — | — | KOCH FERTILIZER ENID LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTMOR INDUSTRIES |
1NPXGGGGX0D319915 1W9PH4521FM350038 |
MO 16AP8W MO 19L8BZ |
| December 16, 2023 | HP02380328 | BUTLER COUNTY - 015, KS | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MTCI |
1XP5DB9X47D677382 1M9AT9B219V355819 |
MO 16AP7W OK AX4769 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LSB | 2 | March 14, 2024 |
| NUTRIEN US LLC | 1 | June 20, 2024 |
| MID-WEST MINERAL | 1 | May 20, 2024 |
| LSB CHEMICAL | 1 | April 23, 2024 |
| KOCH FERTILIZER ENID LLC | 1 | February 7, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 25, 2022 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 14, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 2, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 20, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 12, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 7, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 15, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 8, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 31, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 21, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
| January 11, 2006 | COMMON | On Record |
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