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ST LOUIS COMPOSTING INC
Valley Park, MO
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 857538 · MC 853492
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-853492 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Zurich American Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC853492
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAP 4819423
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
857538
MC Number
MC-853492
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 9, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 23, 2000
Authority Granted
February 7, 2014
Annual Mileage
359,385 mi (2020)
Contact Information
Address
39 Old Elam Avenue, Valley Park, MO 63088
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Patrick Geraty
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
2 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 | 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
MO10
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3LJ0X3GM326257 | 2 | — |
| 2018 International SF525 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HAWHTAT5JL436954 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYFE4PHNZ7407 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Chevrolet C7 | Truck · Class 6 | 1GBJ7C1C26F421836 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHJ7X9GM483567 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 2NKHLJ9X1JM190944 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3LJ0X9LM662893 | 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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2026 | 3512001667 | VALLEY PARK MO | II | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAWHTAT5JL436954 |
MO 06KK3D |
| 383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| August 12, 2026 | 1645004729 | ST. LOUIS MO | II | 3 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP3LJ0X3GM326257 |
MO 01KK8B |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| March 26, 2026 | 8753001089 | ST. LOUIS MO | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP3LJ0X9LM662893 |
MO 00KK1B |
| 383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| July 17, 2025 | 3698001985 | ST. LOUIS MO | II | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAWHTAT5JL436954 |
MO 06KK3D |
| March 10, 2025 | 8753000555 | ST. LOUIS MO | II | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYFE4PHNZ7407 |
MO 34KK2C |
| October 17, 2024 | 3698001310 | ST. LOUIS MO | II | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHJ7X9GM483567 |
MO 11KE4A |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 8, 2024 | 4226000056 | VALLEY PARK MO | I | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP3LJ0X3GM326257 |
MO 01KK8B |
| July 17, 2024 | W140000530 | WEST ALTON MO | II | — | — | SELF | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAWHTAT5JL436954 |
MO 06KK3D |
| May 15, 2024 | 4427000647 | ST. LOUIS MO | II | 4 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
CHEVROLET |
1GBJ7C1C26F421836 |
MO 82J2GZ |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| May 10, 2024 | 4226000045 | ST. LOUIS MO | I | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHLJ9X1JM190944 |
MO 96KK5B |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 27, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 12, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 18, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 7, 2014 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2017 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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