KOSTER GRAIN INC
USDOT 322384 • 17995 IRIS AVE, CARROLL, IA, 51401
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-200467 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 3, 2015 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0044696 | ON FILE | Nov 23, 2014 | Nov 23, 2015 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0043842 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2013 | Nov 23, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0038030 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2012 | Nov 23, 2013 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0035125 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2011 | Nov 23, 2012 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO0123840 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2010 | Nov 23, 2011 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO0123826 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2009 | Nov 23, 2010 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO0117972 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2008 | Nov 23, 2009 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO0117933 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2007 | Nov 23, 2008 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO0105013 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2006 | Nov 23, 2007 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO0103585 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2005 | Nov 23, 2006 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0013162 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2004 | Nov 23, 2005 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0013143 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2003 | Nov 23, 2004 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0013127 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2002 | Nov 23, 2003 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OPO0013111 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2001 | Nov 23, 2002 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CB011805 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2000 | Nov 23, 2001 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CB009031 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 1999 | Nov 23, 2000 |
| GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CB004035 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 1998 | Nov 23, 1999 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T049503 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 1996 | Nov 23, 1998 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T 049503 | REPLACED | Jul 10, 1994 | Dec 11, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0044696 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2015 | Nov 23, 2015 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0043842 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2014 | Nov 23, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0038030 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2013 | Nov 23, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0035125 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2012 | Nov 23, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0123840 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2011 | Nov 23, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0123826 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2010 | Nov 23, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0117972 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2009 | Nov 23, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0117933 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2008 | Nov 23, 2008 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0105013 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2007 | Nov 23, 2007 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0103585 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2006 | Nov 23, 2006 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0013162 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2005 | Nov 23, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0013143 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2004 | Nov 23, 2004 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0013127 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2003 | Nov 23, 2003 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPO0013111 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2002 | Nov 23, 2002 |
| CANCEL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | CB011805 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2001 | Nov 23, 2001 |
| CANCEL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | CB009031 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2000 | Nov 23, 2000 |
| CANCEL | GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | CB004035 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 1999 | Nov 23, 1999 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T049503 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 1998 | Nov 23, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T 049503 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 1996 | Dec 11, 1996 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC200467 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2015 |
| MC200467 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2014 |
| MC200467 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 28, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2013 |
| MC200467 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2012 |
| MC200467 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2011 |
| MC200467 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2009 |
| MC200467 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2007 |
| MC200467 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2006 |
| MC200467 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2005 |
| MC200467 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2004 |
| MC200467 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 30, 1987 | — | 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
2 states • 25 inspections
Violation Summary (45 violations from 25 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2Y | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.50(a) | Steering mechanism defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (25 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (22 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORANGE CITY | IA 10 E | ...M64050 | KOSTER GRAIN INC |
| Aug 29, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | No city county crash | 630TH ST AND IA 7 E AND US 71 | ...582525 | KOSTER GRAIN INC |
| Apr 18, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | WOOD CHIP RD | ...A09570 | KOSTER GRAIN INC |
| Aug 14, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | V AVE | ...049640 | KOSTER GRAIN INC |
| Jul 13, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | STORY CITY | 124 MM I 35 S | ...N55770 | KOSTER GRAIN INC |
| Nov 19, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US 30 E | ...033692 | KOSTER GRAIN INC |
| Jun 20, 2017 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2017 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2016 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2013 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 13, 2010 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2010 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 2010 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2010 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2009 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 19, 2006 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 30, 2006 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 1998 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 14, 1996 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 1994 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 12, 1994 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 1992 | OK | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
42 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 42 events