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GARY GRELL
Donahue, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 73406 · MC 169214
No Safety Rating
Active 31 yrs, 11 mo · first granted 1983
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-169214 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 31 yrs, 11 mo since reinstatement on October 31, 1994; first granted November 17, 1983 (42 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC169214
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZS5217
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
73406
MC Number
MC-169214
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
November 17, 1983
Authority Reinstated
October 31, 1994
Annual Mileage
275,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Donahue, IA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2024 | IA | — | — | 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
IL1
NE1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK66LV59764 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X92J885740 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4FT281153 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2025 | T303000935 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND, NE | III | 2 | — | DEERE & COMPANY CTDM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK66LV59764 3H3V532C4FT281153 |
IA FY6157 MN 6095STN |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.9BA-NOREGINTER | Operating a commercial motor vehicle with no USDOT number when required. | |||||||||
| July 16, 2024 | 3998422090 | AIRPORT RD @ E 9TH ST MILAN, IL | II | — | — | GARY GRELL | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKDDB9X92J885740 |
IL P832613 |
| March 21, 2024 | 000P16DL8Q | EB HWY 20, INDEPENDENCE, IA | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WANC |
3ALXGF000JDJS7504 1JJV532W86L989724 |
IA FW9086 WI 818469 |
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DEERE & COMPANY CTDM | 1 | August 14, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 7, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 31, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 5, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 31, 1994 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 12, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 21, 1990 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 3, 1986 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| November 17, 1983 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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