FURST-MCNESS COMPANY
USDOT 131712 • 1252 BELL VALLEY ROAD, ROCKFORD, IL, 61108
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI 97904496 | ON FILE | Jun 20, 2002 | Jul 24, 2003 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA850114A | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2002 | Jan 1, 2017 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 3AT638732 | REPLACED | Nov 5, 1999 | Jun 20, 2002 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133633836 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1998 | Jun 7, 2002 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 138 0070449 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1994 | Jan 1, 1998 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MC2 140 019219 19 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1993 | Aug 12, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA850114A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 97904496 | CARGO | Jul 24, 2003 | Jul 24, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3AT638732 | CARGO | Jun 20, 2002 | Jun 20, 2002 |
| CANCEL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 133633836 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2002 | Jun 7, 2002 |
| CANCEL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | MC2 140 019219 19 | CARGO | Aug 12, 1999 | Aug 12, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 138 0070449 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 1998 | Jan 1, 1998 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-192597 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC192597 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Apr 12, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC192597 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 24, 2002 | — | Unknown |
| MC192597 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2002 |
| MC192597 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC192597 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC192597 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 4, 1986 | — | Unknown |
| MC192597 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 30, 1986 | REVOKED | Oct 27, 1999 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
12 states • 89 inspections
Violation Summary (102 violations from 89 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 19 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28-WS | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TFWETL | Tires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD-L6 | Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95-LCDL | RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(a) | Retro-reflective sheeting/reflex reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (89 inspections)
Showing 50 of 89
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 39 & 290TH ST | ...396431 | FURST-MCNESS COMPANY |
| Jun 1, 2023 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BLOOMING GROVE | IH 039 NB | ...256225 | FURST-MCNESS COMPANY |
| Oct 11, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MORRIS | DIVISION ST | ...415657 | FURST-MCNESS COMPANY |
| Sep 22, 2020 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2020 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2019 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2018 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2017 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2015 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2015 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2015 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2013 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 13, 2010 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2009 | NE | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2008 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2007 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2005 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2003 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2001 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2001 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 1996 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 1996 | SD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 11, 1996 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 1991 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events