GWS FARMS INC
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Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
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TruckCodex risk summary — GWS FARMS INC (USDOT 1727845) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): GREG SUNDBLAD (Company officer); WENDY SUNDBLAD (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1727845/ As of: Jul 21, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=52501 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 1, 2022
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC743730ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 77 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 13 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 21 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 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
GWS FARMS INC is a motor carrier based in SIOUX RAPIDS, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1727845. 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 18 power units and 18 drivers, with 21 roadside inspections 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.
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.
GWS FARMS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 18 power units and 18 drivers, based in Sioux Rapids, IA. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 275% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (11) and MN (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (81.8% of violations); top code 392.2RG (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 18 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 18 drivers; Peterbilt, Cusm, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 52,501 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–27 power units (±50% of this carrier's 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 11 | |
| Freightliner | 6 | |
| Cusm | 5 | |
| Walker | 2 | |
| Walker Sta | 2 | |
| Brenner Ta | 1 | |
| Cross Truc | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 2.49 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 0.75 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (21 rows) View all 21 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88247183 | Jun 24, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 86437938 | Nov 24, 2025 | MN | 2 | SANBORN MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86222430 | Nov 2, 2025 | IA | 3 | HWY 20 EB |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 84786395 | May 26, 2025 | IA | 3 | HWY 86 NB |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2RG, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84767426 | May 22, 2025 | IA | 3 | HWY 20 EB MM 117 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2RG, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84543715 | Apr 29, 2025 | IA | 2 | ia-44---jct-hwy-71/20-early |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2RG | No |
| 83466603 | Dec 16, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 83114896 | Nov 7, 2024 | IA | 3 | HWY 71 SB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82510058 | Aug 27, 2024 | IA | 1 | ia-14---i29-nb-mm-12-percival |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82459584 | Aug 21, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-44---jct-hwy-71/20-early |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 82256298 | Jul 27, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81736050 | May 29, 2024 | MO | 3 | STOTTS CITY MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81649453 | May 14, 2024 | SD | 3 | SUMMIT SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8(a) | No |
| 81590281 | May 11, 2024 | IA | 3 | HWY 18 WB |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81624976 | May 10, 2024 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81471392 | Apr 28, 2024 | IA | 3 | HWY 71 SB |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80233580 | Nov 20, 2023 | IN | 3 | KNIGHTSTOWN IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A | No |
| 79027376 | Jun 28, 2023 | MN | 1 | mn-st.-croix-weigh-station |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.55(e), 392.2 | No |
| 78630813 | May 11, 2023 | IA | 3 | HWY 20 WB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2, 395.8(e)(1), 395.8(f)(1) | No |
| 78629587 | May 11, 2023 | NM | 3 | I-40 EB |
PETERBILT SEMI-TRAILER
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2 | 395.8(a)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
| sms-78277389 | Jan 1, 2020 | IA | 2 | ia-44---jct-hwy-71/20-early | — | 1 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0260550175 | Feb 24, 2026 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2501517467 | Nov 26, 2025 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2301399944 | Dec 24, 2023 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0904400622 | Nov 20, 2023 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000102297 | Apr 23, 2023 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0230370246 | Feb 6, 2023 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0223060223 | Nov 2, 2022 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0193570183 | Dec 23, 2019 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0180940594 | Apr 4, 2018 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX000913099 | Sep 16, 2017 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1500873921 | Aug 17, 2015 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0131830260 | Jun 24, 2013 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2011649532 | Sep 28, 2011 | IA | 0 | 3 | 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.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2011 | MC743730-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0204372001 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP63928A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | FPK CIM 7105040094 | CARGO | — | Jul 1, 2016 | Apr 13, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | FPK BAN 7105040094 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-062085-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 30, 2011 | Jul 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-062085-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 30, 2011 | Aug 13, 2016 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Apr 13, 2022insuranceCANCEL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
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Oct 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 13, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 28, 2016
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Jul 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 15, 2011
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HWY 71 SB | IA | 2 | 0 |
| HWY 18 WB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 20 EB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 20 EB MM 117 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 20 WB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 86 NB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| KNIGHTSTOWN IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| SANBORN MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| WEST LAKELAND MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| STOTTS CITY MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a) | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC743730
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
CARGO policy on file
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NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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21 inspections
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13 reportable crashes
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