97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC

DBA: MIDWEST EXPRESS & HAY GRINDING

USDOT 2365834 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: JAMI HOCKER Company officer 2: MATTHEW HOCKER General Freight Grain / Feed / Hay Based in COLCHESTER, IL Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Sep 19, 2021
Review these
  • 1 fatality on crash record 8 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Details →
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Company officer: JAMI HOCKER
Company officer 2: MATTHEW HOCKER
Cargo: General Freight, Grain / Feed / Hay
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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.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=44379 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 2365834
In FMCSA records since Dec 23, 2012 (~13y)
MC / docket MC811210
Company officer JAMI HOCKER
Company officer 2 MATTHEW HOCKER
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Grain / Feed / Hay
Fleet size 23 units
Drivers 16
Annual mileage 1,700,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
10060 E 350TH ST
COLCHESTER, IL 62326
Mailing
POB143
MACOMB, IL 61455
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 2365834
In FMCSA records since Dec 23, 2012 (~13y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,700,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.36 vs 1.80 -1.44
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

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%).

Power Units
23
Drivers
16
Inspections
21
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
2
8 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
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.

Carrier overview

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.

Inspection profile

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.

Violation profile

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.

Fleet profile

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).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 44,379 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 44,379 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -14.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Illinois (IL) 9 0 0.0% Jul 9, 2026
Iowa (IA) 2 0 0.0% Aug 9, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 14
Trin 8
Trinity 4
Mack 3
Coras 1
Kenworth 1
Trst 1
Wese 1
Western 1
Western Star 1
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
2 392.2RG, 392.22B No
87017876 Feb 10, 2026 IL 3
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86715273 Dec 31, 2025 IL 2 il-us-rt-67-@-30th-ave
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85470256 Aug 9, 2025 IA 3
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
84632558 May 9, 2025 IL 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84201790 Mar 22, 2025 IL 3 IL-336
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83957612 Feb 24, 2025 IL 3 US ROUTE 24
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83740225 Jan 29, 2025 IL 3 I-72
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83038914 Oct 29, 2024 IL 3 IL ROUTE 336
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
82510029 Aug 27, 2024 IA 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 390.21T(c), 392.16(a) No
82169683 Jul 20, 2024 IL 3 I-80
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82095249 Jul 9, 2024 IL 3 I-74
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81842518 Jun 7, 2024 IA 3 ia-hwy-61-sb-@-141mm
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81228734 Mar 28, 2024 IA 3 HWY 34
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
80514078 Dec 31, 2023 IA 2 ia-45---hwy-218-nb-mm-29-pilot-gr
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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
1 392.2 No
80449046 Dec 15, 2023 IA 3
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
80107130 Nov 6, 2023 IL 2 I-72 WB MP 35
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
78947388 Jun 20, 2023 IL 2
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2, 396.3(a)(1) No
78787972 May 31, 2023 IL 2 US 34 WB AT RT 94
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
78518948 May 2, 2023 IA 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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 PDF
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
  1. Sep 21, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  2. Sep 19, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  3. Aug 30, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Aug 23, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Sep 21, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  6. Aug 23, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  7. Sep 25, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.
  8. Aug 23, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.
  9. Dec 24, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Dec 24, 2013
    insurance
    NAMECHG — GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.
  11. Nov 18, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Nov 16, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — COUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  13. Jan 11, 2013
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
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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How to verify 97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about 97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC

Is 97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. 97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2365834 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is 97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC's safety rating?
97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has 97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC had?
21 roadside inspections are on file for 97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is 97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC's out-of-service rate?
97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 21 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is 97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC based?
97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 10060 E 350TH ST, COLCHESTER, Illinois 62326. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does 97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC have valid operating authority?
Yes. 97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC811210). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does 97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC operate?
97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC self-reports 23 power units and 16 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has 97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC had any crashes?
8 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for 97 GRAIN & TRUCKING LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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