WARD FEED YARD TRUCKING LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Common (Property) gap · 30 days Inactive Nov 10, 2004 → reinstated Dec 10, 2004
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — WARD FEED YARD TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 203622) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): SANDI BARTZ (Company officer); JON SKELTON (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Common (Property) gap · 30 days — Inactive Nov 10, 2004 → reinstated Dec 10, 2004 On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/203622/ As of: Jul 22, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). 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 0% (neutral). n=197586 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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: Caution.
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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InsurancePENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 1, 2019
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC397538ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 9 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 4 | 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
WARD FEED YARD TRUCKING LLC is a corporation based in LARNED, KS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 203622. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 4 drivers, with 9 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.
WARD FEED YARD TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Larned, KS. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for common.
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 25% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in KS (5 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 390.21TB2-DOT (390.21TB2-DOT) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Peterbilt, Stea, and Polar mfg. are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,586 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Nov 10, 2004 to Dec 10, 2004 (30 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Kansas (KS) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 6, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 7 | |
| Stain | 2 | |
| Stea | 2 | |
| Polar | 2 | |
| Stee | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 1.71 | 2 | — | 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 (9 rows) View all 9 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87243015 | Mar 6, 2026 | KS | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86650045 | Dec 23, 2025 | KS | 2 | KS |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LBL, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 84913708 | Jun 9, 2025 | KS | 1 | ks-hodgeman-county---083 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82558956 | Aug 30, 2024 | KS | 1 | ks-hodgeman-county---083 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81509582 | May 1, 2024 | KS | 1 | ks-hodgeman-county---083 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11, 392.2 | No |
| 81395144 | Apr 18, 2024 | KS | 2 | ks-rooks-county---163 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79496387 | Aug 23, 2023 | KS | 1 | ks-hodgeman-county---083 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.53(b), 392.2, 393.47(e) | No |
| 79329984 | Aug 3, 2023 | KS | 1 | ks-pawnee-county---145 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.45, 392.2 | Yes |
| 78414966 | Apr 20, 2023 | KS | 3 | ks-hodgeman-county---083 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| KS2024E27737 | Apr 16, 2024 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2023E27058 | Nov 29, 2023 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2021E21056 | Feb 10, 2021 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2012E04409 | Apr 21, 2012 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2009017716 | Jun 12, 2009 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2003007361 | Apr 17, 2003 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2002006876 | Nov 8, 2002 | KS | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS1999000827 | Jul 25, 1999 | KS | 0 | 1 | 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 | |
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| Dec 10, 2004 | MC397538-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (22 rows)
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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| PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY | PAC 2606178 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2019 | On file | ACTIVE |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CPP130272A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 19, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CPP130272A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CA 130272A | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2011 | Oct 1, 2012 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | B4A2CA0000072-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 28, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | B4A2CA0000072-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2011 | REPLACED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 87 LST 213663 | CARGO | — | Jan 1, 2007 | Oct 30, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY | PAC 2603125 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2009 | REPLACED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 87 LST 212 976 | CARGO | — | Oct 1, 2004 | Feb 2, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY | PAC 2603125 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2004 | Nov 4, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY | PAC 2603125 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 | REPLACED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 87 LST 212 976 | CARGO | — | Oct 1, 2004 | Jan 1, 2007 | REPLACED |
| PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY | PAC 2603125 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2004 | Nov 4, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY | PAC 2603125 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 | REPLACED |
| OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 50 KSA000575 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| GENERAL FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | 0000854-00 | CARGO | — | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2002 | REPLACED |
| GENERAL FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | 0000854-00 | CARGO | — | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| GENERAL FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | 0000854-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 87 LST 212-62 | CARGO | — | Oct 1, 2001 | Nov 14, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 87 LST 212-62 | CARGO | — | Oct 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2004 | REPLACED |
| NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CMA 56263784 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2002 | REPLACED |
| NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CMA 56263784 | CARGO | — | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2002 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 19, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 2, 2019
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Oct 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 1, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 30, 2011insuranceCANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 28, 2011insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Oct 4, 2011
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Oct 1, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Oct 1, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 2, 2007insuranceTERM/CANCL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 10, 2004
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Nov 14, 2004insuranceTERM/CANCL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 10, 2004
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Nov 10, 2004authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 10, 2004authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 30 days (through Dec 10, 2004)
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Nov 4, 2004insuranceCANCEL — PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 4, 2004insuranceTERM/CANCL — PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 12, 2004
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Oct 1, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2004insuranceCANCEL — OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2003insuranceCANCEL — GENERAL FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
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Oct 1, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — GENERAL FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC397538
common · ACTIVE · MC
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PENN MILLERS INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GENERAL FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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8 reportable crashes
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How to verify WARD FEED YARD TRUCKING LLC
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- 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.
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