MIKSCH FARMS LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MIKSCH FARMS LLC (USDOT 1555759) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): ALLEN MIKSCH (Company officer); LOUIE MIKSH (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC. • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1555759/ As of: Jul 16, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Company profile
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InsuranceAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Dec 20, 2017
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Process AgentJOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC064289ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 15 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 42.86% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MIKSCH FARMS LLC is a motor carrier based in WASHINGTON, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1555759. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 13 power units and 12 drivers, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MIKSCH FARMS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 13 power units and 12 drivers, based in Washington, IA. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 37.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 14% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (6) and CA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
37.5% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (38.5% of violations); top code 396.17C (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 13 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Timp, Kenworth, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 78,547 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Timpte | 12 | |
| Freightliner | 6 | |
| Kenworth | 6 | |
| Peterbilt | 3 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| Utility | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 3.30 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 1.60 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 1.35 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 8.00 | 8 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85928885 | Sep 29, 2025 | IA | 3 | I-380 SB URBANA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 383.23A2, 392.2RG, 383.71H | Yes |
| 85626333 | Aug 27, 2025 | LA | 3 | HAMMOND LA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 395.24 | Yes |
| 85470422 | Aug 7, 2025 | IA | 2 | ia-45---hwy-218-nb-mm-29-pilot-gr |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.8, 393.95A, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 83566408 | Jan 8, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 383.23A2, 390.21TB, 391.41A1-NPH | Yes |
| 83515520 | Jan 1, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS2, 396.17C | No |
| 83515490 | Dec 31, 2024 | IA | 3 | ia-nb-i380-/-boyson-rd |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 82177191 | Jul 18, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81699370 | May 23, 2024 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.53(b), 393.9(a), 393.43 | No |
| 81267778 | Apr 3, 2024 | IA | 3 | ia-16---i380-sb-mm-53-brandon |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2 | No |
| 80942315 | Feb 23, 2024 | IA | 3 | ia-sb-i380-/-boyson-rd |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2 | No |
| 80754798 | Feb 1, 2024 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79872290 | Oct 9, 2023 | IA | 2 | ia-hwy-27,-donnellson,iowa |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79534921 | Aug 28, 2023 | IA | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2 | No |
| 79495909 | Aug 22, 2023 | IA | 2 | HWY 3 SHELL ROCK |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.60(d) | No |
| 79396856 | Aug 13, 2023 | IA | 3 | HWY 20 CEDAR FALLS |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA2001208910 | Dec 31, 2020 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1801034025 | Feb 20, 2018 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1200694880 | Jul 3, 2012 | IA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (1 row)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 47-947016-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Dec 20, 2017 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 5, 2018
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 20 CEDAR FALLS | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 3 SHELL ROCK | IA | 1 | 0 |
| I-380 SB URBANA | IA | 1 | 1 |
| HAMMOND LA | LA | 1 | 1 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC064289
common · ACTIVE · MC
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 4,635 carriers served
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15 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify MIKSCH FARMS LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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