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FARE FOODS TRANSPORTATION INC
DBA: Fare Foods Corporation
Duquoin, IL
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 842006 · MC 371282
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 21 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-371282 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Merchants Bonding Company ( Mutual)
Safety
Satisfactory
6.9% OOS · 49 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC371282
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Merchants Bonding Company ( Mutual), since May 6, 2024
Authority Age
21 yrs, 7 mo
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 21 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $0
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 49 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC371282
Common Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)
Bond · $0 · Policy 100431569
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 6T528537
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
842006
MC Number
MC-371282
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 1, 1999
Authority Granted
February 7, 2005
Annual Mileage
1,117,517 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
208 Cherry Lake Rd, Duquoin, IL 62832
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Laura Porter
Officer 2
Ron Porter
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
49
Driver Inspections
38
Vehicle Inspections
19
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service14
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
6.9% of 29 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
17th 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
4 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 31 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 31 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 31 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 31 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | AR | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| December 9, 2025 | TX | — | — | 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
IL11
TX5
TN4
AR2
CO2
MO2
and 12 more states
Fleet & Equipment (33)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~18
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
18
Tractor
14
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY7RM041529 | 8 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY8LM019417 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539L6009801 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMDL4NG235471 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY2RM046007 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY5RM041528 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534T2518203 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535H6115802 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538R2218902 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XS6370601 | 3 | — |
Show all 33 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY0RM046006 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY0TM055036 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY3RM041530 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4LM018975 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY6TM055039 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY8LM019756 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531S6370602 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532T2518202 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536R2218901 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537H6115803 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XGM680704 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA96264B700104 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY0LM018973 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY2LM018974 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4RM046008 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY6LM019416 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530FM328102 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530L6009802 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532FM328103 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533H6115801 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534FM328104 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536GM680702 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539FM328101 | 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 (49)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2026 | 4289630094 | I-64, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTIL |
1M1A24GY3VM102524 1UYVS2534L6009803 |
IL P1106249 IL 715108ST |
| September 10, 2026 | 205S000357 | IA, IA | I | 3 | — | FARE FOODS CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AN4GY5RM041528 1UYVS2534T2518203 |
IL P 1164192 IL 946400ST |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 24, 2026 | 4289630090 | I-64 W/B, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AN4GY7RM041529 1UYVS2534T2518203 |
IL P1259871 IL 946400ST |
| June 24, 2026 | 0006888346 | ASHEVILLE NC | II | 1 | 1 | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AN4GY0TM055036 1UYVS2532T2518202 |
IL P889919 IL 946399ST |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| June 22, 2026 | 5004920149 | 034 - O'FALLON - I-64 E/B, IL | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL4NG235471 |
IL P1161822 |
| May 15, 2026 | V262338845 | IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALE, TX | II | — | — | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AN4GY6TM055039 1UYVS2538R2218902 |
IL P1041097 IL 928888ST |
| March 3, 2026 | V262236248 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE, TX | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AN4GY7RM041529 1UYVS2534T2518203 |
IL P1259871 IL 946400ST |
| February 5, 2026 | 7641151670 | PIKE COUNTY, MS | III | — | — | LOUISIANNA SUGAR REFINING, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AN4GY3RM041530 1UYVS2531S6370602 |
IL P1209396 IL 946369ST |
| January 16, 2026 | 4249540136 | I-24, IL | III | — | — | C&S GROWERS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AN4GY6TM055039 1UYVS2538R2218902 |
IL P1041097 IL 928888ST |
| October 31, 2025 | V252081784 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE, TX | II | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1AN4GY7RM041529 1UYVS2536R2218901 |
IL P1259871 IL 928889ST |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LOUISIANNA SUGAR REFINING, LLC | 1 | February 5, 2026 |
| C&S GROWERS LLC | 1 | January 16, 2026 |
| WHIRLEY DRINKWORKS | 1 | August 28, 2025 |
| WADDINGTON GFS LOGISTICS WAREHOUSE | 1 | June 5, 2025 |
| FAIR FOOD | 1 | November 20, 2024 |
| FAR FOODS | 1 | September 3, 2024 |
| BUNGE | 1 | April 18, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| November 3, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| February 7, 2005 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| March 10, 2000 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| April 15, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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