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EFFINGHAM EQUITY
DBA: The Equity
Effingham, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 71173 · MC 1108545
Satisfactory
Active 6 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1108545 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acadia Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
14.8% OOS · 55 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 21.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 4.8% — below the 5.5% national average
- 55 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1108545
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 3301593
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
71173
MC Number
MC-1108545
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
June 11, 2020
Annual Mileage
2,239,417 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
201 West Roadway Avenue, Effingham, IL 62401
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Jamie Southard
Cargo Types
Machinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
55
Driver Inspections
47
Vehicle Inspections
17
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate4.8% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate21.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (0.7pp higher)
14.8% of 27 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
44th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
3 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 28 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 28 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 28 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 28 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2025 | IL | — | — | 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
IL37
IN9
US1
Fleet & Equipment (49)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~27
of 230 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~22
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
19
Grain / Hopper
8
Truck
6
Dry Van
4
Semi-trailer
3
Tank
3
Dump
2
Camping or Travel Trailer
1
Car Hauler
1
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 International LF677 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDHSNR7GH137386 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 384 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPVDP9XXED224405 | 3 | — |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 1W14372A5L7719107 | 3 | — |
| 2005 International 9200i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCEAHR05C015841 | 3 | — |
| 2007 International L9227 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCEAHR87C432207 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAXDV3LPLR6951 | 3 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG00R131912 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42220KB161778 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 36 ft | 1UYVS2364DG541207 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 37 ft | 1W14372A6K7717266 | 2 | — |
Show all 49 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 International 9200i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCEAER23C060961 | 2 | — |
| 2007 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAHRX7C432869 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Walinga, Inc. | Tank · 40 ft | 2W9HA4026NG001173 | 2 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0RN022531 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 43 ft | 4J8T04329KT002601 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Wilson Trailer Co. | Grain / Hopper · 37 ft | 4WW4372A6J7715377 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Wilson Trailer Co. | Grain / Hopper · 37 ft | 4WW4372A8F6623698 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Cei Equipment Company, Inc. | Tank · 40 ft | 1C9FA4024A1257183 | 1 | — |
| 2015 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D2S380FR054074 | 1 | — |
| 2016 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D2S383GR054944 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GBJK74K79F143643 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0625BD437990 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF677 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDHSNR9GH137387 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDJAPR4GH750934 | 1 | — |
| 2012 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDJSJR5CH127153 | 1 | — |
| 2013 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDJSJRXDH174096 | 1 | — |
| 2018 International MA035 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMKTANXJH736408 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 International SF637 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTWNTAT6HH572955 | 1 | 1 |
| Internatio | Straight Truck | 1HTYSJT3AJ286531 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXHL976832 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX8L120240 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42222KB161779 | 1 | — |
| Wils | Semi-trailer | 1W14372A3L7719106 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 37 ft | 1W14372A4K7717265 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 37 ft | 1W1K43729N7723467 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3GD293061 | 1 | — |
| 2005 International 9200i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCEAHR25C015842 | 1 | — |
| 2007 International L9227 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCEAHR57C432052 | 1 | — |
| 2007 International L9227 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCEAHR97C432202 | 1 | — |
| 2007 International L9227 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCEAPR47C510516 | 1 | — |
| Trailmob | Semi-trailer | 2MN01JAH861007474 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDJAPR9GL455647 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wilson Trailer Co. | Grain / Hopper · 37 ft | 4WW4372A8E6623697 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Keystone | Camping or Travel Trailer · 26 ft | 4YDT26R26F7205768 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAVFE0MPML5872 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAVFE9JLJU5939 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Western Star 4700 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAXDV6EPFY1842 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Liberty | Car Hauler · 20 ft | 5M4LC2021FF017098 | 1 | 1 |
| Kw | Tractor | XKDD09X89J253813 | 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 (55)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | 5003090334 | 023 - MARSHALL - I-70 W/B, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1NPVDP9XXED224405 1TDH42220KB161778 |
IL P1254497 IL 890504ST |
| August 28, 2026 | 9512008597 | TERRE HAUTE IN | I | 1 | — | EQUITY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1NPVDP9XXED224405 1TDH42220KB161778 |
IL P1254497 IL 890504ST |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | 9512008581 | TERRE HAUTE IN | III | — | — | EFFINGHAM EQUITY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WILSON TRA |
2HSCEAHR87C432207 1W14372A5L7719107 |
IL P625955 IL 690512ST |
| August 26, 2026 | 8283000501 | TERRE HAUTE IN | I | 1 | — | EFFINGHAM EQUITY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WILSON TRA |
2HSCEAHR87C432207 1W14372A5L7719107 |
IL P625955 IL 690512ST |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | 4293410529 | ROUTE 1, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WILS |
2HSCEAHR87C432207 1W14372A5L7719107 |
IL P625955 IL 690512ST |
| July 21, 2026 | 9512008489 | TERRE HAUTE IN | I | — | — | THE EQUITY FUELS | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAXDV3LPLR6951 |
IL P1153979 |
| June 30, 2026 | 5005100510 | US HWY 45, JUST NORTH OF I-70, IL | II | 1 | 1 | EFFINGHAM EQUITY | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHAVFE0MPML5872 |
IL 10622S |
| 391.49J | OOSNo valid medical waiver in drivers possession | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | 5005300593 | I-270, IL | I | — | — | EFFINGHAM EQUITY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1HSDJSJR5CH127153 1UYVS2364DG541207 |
IL P1128446 IL 918027ST |
| May 12, 2026 | 5005170594 | IL RT 3 @ MONSANTO, IL | I | 1 | — | ADM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WILSON TRAILER CO. |
2HSCNAHRX7C432869 4WW4372A6J7715377 |
IL P645232 IL 596625ST |
| 393.45D | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 13, 2026 | 6675006624 | NEW HARMONY IN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1NPVDP9XXED224405 1TDH42222KB161779 |
IL P1254497 IL 890501ST |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| THE EQUITY FUELS | 1 | July 21, 2026 |
| ADM | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| FEED PRODUCTS & SERVICE COMPANY | 1 | February 6, 2025 |
| AMVC NUTRITIONAL | 1 | August 13, 2024 |
| EFFINGHAM AGRONOMY | 1 | July 15, 2024 |
| EFFINGHAM QUITY | 1 | May 6, 2024 |
| EFFINGHAM EQUITY AG SERVICE | 1 | January 10, 2024 |
| MPLX TERMINALS | 1 | January 9, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 12, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 11, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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