97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC
DBA: MIDWEST EXPRESS & HAY GRINDING
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 1 fatality on crash record 8 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — 97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 2365834) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): JAMI HOCKER (Company officer); MATTHEW HOCKER (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 1 fatality on crash record — 8 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2365834/ As of: Jul 19, 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=44379 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: 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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InsuranceACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Sep 19, 2021
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC811210ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 8 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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
97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in COLCHESTER, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2365834. 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 23 power units and 16 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.
97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 23 power units and 16 drivers, based in Colchester, IL. Across 12 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.
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (9) and IA (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (75.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; Peterbilt, Trin, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 44,379 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 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
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.81 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88377290 | Jul 9, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2RG, 392.22B | No |
| 87017876 | Feb 10, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86715273 | Dec 31, 2025 | IL | 2 | il-us-rt-67-@-30th-ave |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85470256 | Aug 9, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84632558 | May 9, 2025 | IL | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84201790 | Mar 22, 2025 | IL | 3 | IL-336 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83957612 | Feb 24, 2025 | IL | 3 | US ROUTE 24 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83740225 | Jan 29, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-72 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83038914 | Oct 29, 2024 | IL | 3 | IL ROUTE 336 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 82510029 | Aug 27, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 390.21T(c), 392.16(a) | No |
| 82169683 | Jul 20, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-80 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82095249 | Jul 9, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-74 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81842518 | Jun 7, 2024 | IA | 3 | ia-hwy-61-sb-@-141mm |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81228734 | Mar 28, 2024 | IA | 3 | HWY 34 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80514078 | Dec 31, 2023 | IA | 2 | ia-45---hwy-218-nb-mm-29-pilot-gr |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 392.2, 393.78, 392.8 | No |
| 80448841 | Dec 19, 2023 | IA | 2 | ia-45---hwy-218-nb-mm-29-pilot-gr |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80449046 | Dec 15, 2023 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80107130 | Nov 6, 2023 | IL | 2 | I-72 WB MP 35 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78947388 | Jun 20, 2023 | IL | 2 | — |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2, 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 78787972 | May 31, 2023 | IL | 2 | US 34 WB AT RT 94 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78518948 | May 2, 2023 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO0000113354 | Apr 25, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003511322 | Jul 29, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002963611 | Mar 23, 2023 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002828520 | Nov 10, 2022 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002128222 | Jan 20, 2021 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002100528 | Dec 17, 2020 | IL | 1 | 3 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| ILU190425238 | Jan 23, 2020 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IL00M2431598 | Feb 24, 2014 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2013 | MC811210 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Jan 11, 2013 | MC811210-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZK9375 | 91X | $750,000 | Sep 19, 2021 | On file | ACTIVE |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 054 92 14 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 23, 2019 | Sep 19, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z80054 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 23, 2017 | Aug 23, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP3071457C | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 23, 2014 | Aug 23, 2017 | REPLACED |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP3071457C | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 23, 2014 | Sep 21, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | 0000658146 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 2, 2013 | Dec 24, 2013 | NAME CHANGED |
| GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | 0000658146 | CARGO | — | Oct 2, 2013 | Dec 24, 2013 | NAME CHANGED |
| GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | 0000672381 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 2, 2013 | Aug 23, 2014 | REPLACED |
| GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | 0000672381 | CARGO | — | Oct 2, 2013 | Sep 25, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AB9142805 | CARGO | — | Jan 2, 2013 | Nov 16, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AB9142805 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 2, 2013 | Nov 16, 2013 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 21, 2021
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Sep 19, 2021insuranceCANCEL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 30, 2019
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Aug 23, 2019insuranceCANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 21, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 23, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 25, 2014insuranceCANCEL — GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.
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Aug 23, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.
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Dec 24, 2013
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Dec 24, 2013insuranceNAMECHG — GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.
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Nov 18, 2013
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Nov 16, 2013insuranceCANCEL — COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 11, 2013
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HWY 34 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| I-72 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-72 WB MP 35 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-74 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-80 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| IL-336 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| IL ROUTE 336 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| US 34 WB AT RT 94 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| US ROUTE 24 | IL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 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 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC811210
common · ACTIVE · MC
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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21 inspections
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8 reportable crashes
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How to verify 97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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