MERSCHMAN SEEDS LLC
USDOT 182210 • 103 AVENUE D, WEST POINT, IA, 52656
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-1268532 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Common Carrier | MC-1268532 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 1, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP114809C | ON FILE | Jun 29, 2021 | Oct 10, 2023 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP114809C | REPLACED | Jun 29, 2021 | Aug 1, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP114809C | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2023 | Oct 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP114809C | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1268532 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2023 |
| MC1268532 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 1, 2023 |
| MC1268532 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC1268532 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2021 | — | Unknown |
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
5 states • 14 inspections
Violation Summary (4 violations from 14 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (14 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | 87371792 | Roadside | IL | Level 3 | UTIL TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 86935814 | FREDERICKTOWN MO | MO | Level 1 | UTILITY FULL TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 85839940 | 2 LANE INTERSTATE | IL | Level 3 | UTIL FULL TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 84222591 | CHARLESTON MO | MO | Level 1 | WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 30, 2024 | 83499443 | NEBRASKA CITY SCALE | NE | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 83115395 | INTERSTATE RAMP | IL | Level 3 | UTIL TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 82722264 | PRINCETON MO | MO | Level 2 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 82256281 | HWY 61 FT MADISON | IA | Level 3 | POLA SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.16(a), 396.17(c) | No |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 81545590 | I-57 S/B | IL | Level 1 | WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 80890386 | US RT 34 | IL | Level 1 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.45(d) | No |
| Nov 29, 2023 | 80273149 | CHARLESTON MO | MO | Level 3 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 20, 2023 | 80206160 | SLAYTON | MN | Level 1 | WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 79596683 | I474 | IL | Level 3 | WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 78342349 | RT 45 | IL | Level 1 | — | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 70 | ...UX3929 | MERSCHMAN SEEDS LLC |
| Jun 3, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Browning Twp | I-57 | ...KL4973 | MERSCHMAN SEEDS INC |
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records