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YELLOW RIVER FARMS INC
Knox, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 729286 · MC 332816
Satisfactory
Active 28 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-332816 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 28 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC332816
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TN620898
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
729286
MC Number
MC-332816
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 10, 1998
Authority Granted
February 26, 1998
Annual Mileage
220,394 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
8535 East State Road 8, Knox, IN 46534
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Bill Dl Sherf
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service1
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.
Unsafe Driving
3 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
1 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 29, 2024 | IN | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN2
MI1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG50D408761 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E9531FE531070 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E953XPE548760 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X05D860291 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Western Star 4900E | Tractor · Class 8 | 2WKEDDXJ1YK961184 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Fruehauf Inc. | Dry Van | 7SMF5EJ23SB001122 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2025 | 8497001068 | PLYMOUTH IN | III | 1 | — | LEWIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
1XP5DB9X05D860291 1S12E9531FE531070 |
IN 2615060 TN 197442T |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| May 5, 2025 | 8194005521 | PLYMOUTH IN | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR FRUEHAUF INC. |
2WKEDDXJ1YK961184 7SMF5EJ23SB001122 |
IN 2615058 IN SP658QDJ |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 17, 2025 | WHEEA03809 | NB@OFF-RAMP, MI | III | 2 | — | LINEAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
1NPXGGGG50D408761 1S12E953XPE548760 |
IN 3090610 IN SP566MCY |
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| February 15, 2024 | 6562008909 | VALPARAISO IN | III | 1 | — | MICHAEL LEWIS CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR WABASH NAT |
2WKEDDXJ1YK961184 1JJV532D0DL766816 |
IN 2615058 IN SP471HYN |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| January 4, 2024 | 7301003534 | KOKOMO IN | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STRICK COM |
1NPXGGGG50D408761 1S12E9539NE547726 |
IN 3090610 IN SP154LYU |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| December 9, 2023 | 8194005020 | ARGOS IN | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR WABASH NAT |
2WKEDDXJ1YK961184 1JJV532D2DL766817 |
IN 2615058 IN SP467HYN |
| 392.2-SLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| October 6, 2023 | 5783002529 | SB US 31 @ 137.8 MM, IN | III | 1 | — | BONNIE BAKING CO. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STRI |
1XP5DB9X05D860291 1S12E9533NE547723 |
IN 2615060 IN SP155LYU |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LEWIS | 1 | November 19, 2025 |
| LINEAGE | 1 | April 17, 2025 |
| MICHAEL LEWIS CO | 1 | February 15, 2024 |
| BONNIE BAKING CO. | 1 | October 6, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 26, 1998 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 13, 2008 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
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