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SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC

DBA: SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN

USDOT 609924 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: MAX SMITH General Freight Machinery / Large Objects Liquids / Gases Grain / Feed / Hay Chemicals Farm Supplies Based in KNOXVILLE, IA 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 · Jul 14, 2021
Review these
  • 1 fatality on crash record 14 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 TRIANGLE INSURANCE COMPANY INC. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MAX SMITH
Cargo: General Freight, Machinery / Large Objects, Liquids / Gases, Grain / Feed / Hay
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC (USDOT 609924)
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): MAX SMITH (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 14 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — TRIANGLE INSURANCE COMPANY  INC. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/609924/
As of: Jul 20, 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 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 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 15.4% (better). n=33537 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Power Units −3 (34 → 31) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
  • Drivers +3 (50 → 53) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

2 active liability policies

BOC-3 agent

JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 609924
In FMCSA records since Aug 3, 1995 (~30y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MAX SMITH
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Machinery / Large Objects, Liquids / Gases, Grain / Feed / Hay, Chemicals, Farm Supplies
Fleet size 31 units
Drivers 53
Annual mileage 800,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (641) 828-8500
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1650 QUEBEC ST
KNOXVILLE, IA 50138
Mailing
1650 QUEBEC
KNOXVILLE, IA 50138
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 609924
In FMCSA records since Aug 3, 1995 (~30y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 800,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
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 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
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 21 0 0
Trailers 39 0 0
Trucks 10 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 14 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 6 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 3 3 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
31
Drivers
53
Inspections
6
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
2
14 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC is a corporation based in KNOXVILLE, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 609924. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 31 power units and 53 drivers, with 6 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 overview

SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 34 power units and 50 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Knoxville, IA. Across 4 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 contract.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (3) and MO (1), 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 34 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 50 drivers; Volvo, Wilx, and Wilson tra are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 33,537 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–47 power units (±50% of this carrier's 31 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 33,537 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
15.4%
Median across 33,537 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -15.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 50 53
      FMCSA Company Census
    • Power Units 34 31
      FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-01 2026-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
2 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Iowa (IA) 2 0 0.0% Jul 28, 2025
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% Jan 7, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 6
Wilson 4
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 2 — 0.28 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 — 14.00 14 — 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 (6 rows) View all 6 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86758094 Jan 7, 2026 MO 2 KAHOKA MO
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FW1015 · 4V4NC9EH8JN885041
1 393.55C2-B No
85350615 Jul 28, 2025 IA 3 HWY 34 W OF S70
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA NCB041 · 4V5KC9EJ0CN557228
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
83601205 Jan 13, 2025 IA 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FJ5419 · 4V4NC9EJ0MN279966
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
81446324 Apr 24, 2024 IA 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FA9047 · 4V4NC9EJ2KN219393
1 392.2 No
80546278 Dec 12, 2023 IA 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA NCB041 · 4V5KC9EJ0CN557228
1 392.2 No
79596546 Sep 5, 2023 IA 3 ia-hwy-2,-pulaski,iowa
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FS4058 · 4V4NC9EH8FN925318
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (14 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IA2501482658 May 16, 2025 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2401458325 Dec 12, 2024 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2101273037 Nov 22, 2021 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1801050959 May 26, 2018 IA 1 0 Yes No Fatal
IA1801040324 Mar 29, 2018 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1700970569 Feb 23, 2017 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1400804359 Jun 13, 2014 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2010551590 Jan 26, 2010 IA 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA2009550993 Nov 30, 2009 IA 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA2008478412 Dec 16, 2008 IA 0 2 Yes No Injury
MO0000024222 Mar 30, 2007 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2006201536 Jan 16, 2006 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2005233717 Jul 26, 2005 IA 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA2004203636 Jan 30, 2004 IA 0 1 No No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC435555
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC435555 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
TRIANGLE INSURANCE COMPANY INC. TPK0103792 91X $1,000,000 Jul 14, 2021 On file ACTIVE
TRIANGLE INSURANCE COMPANY INC. CUL0703027 91X $4,000,000 Jul 14, 2021 On file ACTIVE
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. CPP110331A BIPD/Primary — Jul 14, 2015 Jul 14, 2021 REPLACED
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. CPP110331A BIPD/Primary — Jul 14, 2015 Aug 14, 2021 CANCELLED
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. CMG110331A BIPD/Primary — Jul 14, 2008 Jul 14, 2015 REPLACED
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. CMG110331A BIPD/Primary — Jul 14, 2008 Jan 29, 2016 CANCELLED
MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO AIP 501629 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2002 Jul 14, 2008 REPLACED
MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO AIP 501629 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2002 Aug 22, 2008 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 14, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
  2. Jul 23, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Jul 14, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
  4. Jan 29, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
  5. Jul 14, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
  6. Aug 22, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
  7. Aug 7, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Jul 14, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MICHIGAN MILLERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
  9. Oct 10, 2002
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT 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 W OF S70 IA 1 0
KAHOKA MO MO 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
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How to verify SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC

  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 SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC

Is SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 609924 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 SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC's safety rating? ▾
SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC had? ▾
6 roadside inspections are on file for SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC 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 SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 6 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 SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC based? ▾
SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1650 QUEBEC ST, KNOXVILLE, Iowa 50138. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC have valid operating authority? ▾
SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC operate? ▾
SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC self-reports 31 power units and 53 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 SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC had any crashes? ▾
14 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN CO INC 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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