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Critical regulatory warnings
  • Contract authority is currently revoked as of Aug 18, 2025 · Docket MC718063.
  • Common authority is currently revoked as of Aug 18, 2025 · Docket MC718063.
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 287 days (since Aug 11, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC

DBA: PENNING TRUCKING

USDOT 1588218 INACTIVE Based in CLEAR LAKE, IA
Operating authority
Insurance

Uninsured since Aug 11, 2025

BOC-3 agent

DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC

Power Units
1
Drivers
2
Inspections
1
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
1 all-time
Authorities
2
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC is a motor carrier based in CLEAR LAKE, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1588218. The carrier carries the FMCSA status INACTIVE, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 2 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection on file. 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.

Operating authority revoked or suspended

FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Contract, Common. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.

Carrier overview

PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 2 drivers, with 9 years on FMCSA's records, based in Clear Lake, IA. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, most heavily in MN (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner and Polar mfg. are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance & contact

vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Location & Contact
12424 HEATHER AVENUE
CLEAR LAKE, IA 50428
Phone: 6413571485
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 1588218
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 126,500 mi

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
4 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 241,671 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 241,671 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 241,671 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 25, 2016 to May 7, 2018 (742 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 19, 2016 to May 7, 2018 (748 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-05 2025-05

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Minnesota (MN) 1 0 0.0% May 19, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 1
Polar 1
Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
1675000088 May 19, 2025 MN 3 —
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA VB3867 · 3ALXGS001FDGN9699
0 — No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MN0221650167 Jun 14, 2022 MN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)
CONTRACT
MC718063
Revoked
Granted Apr 25, 2016 Revoked Aug 18, 2025
View full authority record →
COMMON
MC718063
Revoked
Granted Apr 25, 2016 Revoked Aug 18, 2025
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Aug 18, 2025 MC718063 Contract REVOKED Apr 25, 2016
Aug 18, 2025 MC718063 Common REVOKED Apr 25, 2016
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

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.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
May 7, 2018 MC718063-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jul 16, 2010 MC718063-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP22501D BIPD/Primary May 7, 2018 Aug 11, 2025 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 748 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 19, 2016 to May 7, 2018
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP61198B CARGO Jun 29, 2010 Apr 19, 2016 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP61198B BIPD/Primary Jun 29, 2010 Apr 19, 2016 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 18, 2025
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Aug 18, 2025
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Aug 18, 2025
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  4. Aug 11, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. Apr 25, 2016
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  6. Apr 25, 2016
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  7. Apr 25, 2016
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  8. Apr 25, 2016
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 742 days (through May 7, 2018)
  9. Apr 19, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  10. Apr 19, 2016
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 748 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 7, 2018)
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How to verify PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC

Is PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC carries the FMCSA status "INACTIVE" on its USDOT 1588218 registration. Refer to the warnings banner and authority records below to see the full picture.
What is PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC's safety rating? ▾
PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC based? ▾
PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 12424 HEATHER AVENUE, CLEAR LAKE, Iowa 50428. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC has 2 authority records on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC operate? ▾
PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC self-reports 1 power unit and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for PENNING GRAIN FARMS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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