NORMAN YODER
USDOT 210672 • DBA: YODER FARMS • 29252 SIMPSON RD, MENDON, MI, 49072
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-994223 | REVOKED | Feb 27, 2017 | Feb 27, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA1046580 | ON FILE | Oct 17, 2019 | Aug 23, 2020 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1046580 | REPLACED | Aug 23, 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1046580 | REPLACED | Aug 23, 2019 | Oct 17, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7668784 | REPLACED | May 3, 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 42-671433-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 22, 2016 | Feb 17, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA1046580 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2020 | Aug 23, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1046580 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2019 | Oct 17, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1046580 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 7668784 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 42-671433-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2017 | Feb 17, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-994223 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC994223 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 31, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC994223 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 29, 2016 | REVOKED | Feb 27, 2017 |
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
1 state • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (23 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(a) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | 86995348 | CAMBRIDGE SCALES | MI | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 86339849 | SB | MI | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWG3, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| Nov 12, 2025 | 86298828 | CAMBRIDGE SCALES | MI | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLTL, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 83740435 | PORTAGE REST AREA | MI | Level 2 | HILB SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLEWA3, 393.11B-CSLRR | No |
| Oct 19, 2023 | 79967671 | CAMBRIDGE SCALE | MI | Level 1 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 396.3(a)(1), 392.2, 396.17(c) | Yes |
| Aug 21, 2023 | 79472875 | MOVED TO MEIJER PARKING LOT | MI | Level 1 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 396.3(a)(1), 396.17(c), 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MARSHALL | N 500 EAST END BLVD | ...273695 | NORMAN YODER |
| Aug 10, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | STURGIS TWP | M 66 | ...080767 | NORMAN YODER |
| Jun 8, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHERMAN TWP | M66 | ...029453 | NORMAN YODER |
| Dec 7, 2009 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 1997 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records