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GRAIN EXPRESS INC

FORT ATKINSON, IA

USDOT 630924 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Conditional rated Company officer: VIOLA M NOVAK Company officer 2: DANIEL J NOVAK / RANDYJ NOVAK Grain / Feed / Hay Dry Bulk Farm Supplies Based in FORT ATKINSON, IA Grade A · 86
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Book with caution — review signals below

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

Caution
Coverage resumed · Mar 1, 2001
Coverage resumed · May 15, 2001
Common (Property) reinstated · May 23, 2001
Policy effective · Mar 1, 2022
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 1393 days May 8, 1997 → Mar 1, 2001
  • Prior insurance gap · 16 days Apr 29, 2001 → May 15, 2001
  • Common (Property) gap · 1395 days Inactive Jul 28, 1997 → reinstated May 23, 2001
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
Company officer: VIOLA M NOVAK
Company officer 2: DANIEL J NOVAK / RANDYJ NOVAK
Cargo: Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Farm Supplies
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — GRAIN EXPRESS INC (USDOT 630924)
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): VIOLA M NOVAK (Company officer); DANIEL J NOVAK / RANDYJ NOVAK (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 1393 days — May 8, 1997 → Mar 1, 2001
  • Prior insurance gap · 16 days — Apr 29, 2001 → May 15, 2001
  • Common (Property) gap · 1395 days — Inactive Jul 28, 1997 → reinstated May 23, 2001
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/630924/
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 4/5 scored components (mean 86/100). 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
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional 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 ↓
  • Drivers −2 (3 → 1) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 630924
In FMCSA records since Feb 20, 1996 (~30y)
MC / docket MC306467
Company officer VIOLA M NOVAK
Company officer 2 DANIEL J NOVAK / RANDYJ NOVAK
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Farm Supplies
Fleet size 4 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 48,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (563) 562-3335
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1841 303RD AVE
FORT ATKINSON, IA 52144
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 630924
In FMCSA records since Feb 20, 1996 (~30y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 48,000 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
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 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
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 4 0 0
Trailers 3 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 2 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 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
4
Drivers
1
Inspections
2
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
4
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

GRAIN EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in FORT ATKINSON, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 630924. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 1 driver, with 2 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.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

GRAIN EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 3 drivers, based in Fort Atkinson, IA. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in TX (1) and IA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; International and Wilx are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 28, 1997 to May 23, 2001 (1395 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 8, 1997 to Mar 1, 2001 (1393 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 29, 2001 to May 15, 2001 (16 days)

Fleet History

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

Record Changes

    • Drivers 3 1
      FMCSA Company Census
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-05 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
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) 1 0 0.0% May 19, 2025
Texas (TX) 1 0 0.0% Mar 16, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 2
Wilson 2
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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 1.00 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87324205 Mar 16, 2026 TX 2 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
IA MX6971 · 3HSDJAPRXHN642499
0 — No
84730029 May 19, 2025 IA 3 HWY 63
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FH7322 · 3HSDJAPRXHN642499
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IA2011663875 Dec 19, 2011 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2005267765 Oct 28, 2005 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2003008390 Feb 13, 2003 IA 0 5 No No Injury
IA2001064441 Nov 17, 2001 IA 0 2 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC306467
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (32 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-ZM2508 91X $750,000 Mar 1, 2022 On file ACTIVE
INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 2671570 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2016 Mar 1, 2022 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X89891 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2014 Mar 1, 2014 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X89891 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2014 Mar 1, 2016 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X89891 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2014 Apr 9, 2014 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X89891 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2014 Mar 24, 2016 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X35146 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2012 Mar 1, 2014 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP75222A BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2010 Mar 1, 2012 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP75222A BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2010 Mar 14, 2012 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP75222A CARGO — Mar 1, 2010 Nov 8, 2013 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL622178 CARGO — Mar 1, 2009 Mar 1, 2010 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL622178 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2009 Mar 1, 2010 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2675232C CARGO — Mar 1, 2007 Mar 1, 2009 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2675232C CARGO — Mar 1, 2007 Apr 2, 2009 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2675232C BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2007 Mar 1, 2009 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2675232C BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2007 Apr 2, 2009 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP37066A BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2006 Mar 1, 2007 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP37066A CARGO — Mar 1, 2006 Mar 1, 2007 REPLACED
INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY IN-200332-01 CARGO — Mar 1, 2005 Mar 30, 2006 CANCELLED
INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY IN-200332-01 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2005 Mar 30, 2006 CANCELLED
INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY IN-200332-01 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2005 Mar 1, 2006 REPLACED
INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY IN-200332-01 CARGO — Mar 1, 2005 Mar 1, 2006 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP06026A BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2002 Mar 1, 2005 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP06026A CARGO — Mar 1, 2002 Mar 1, 2005 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN307166 BIPD/Primary — May 15, 2001 Mar 1, 2002 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Mar 24, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Mar 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Apr 9, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Mar 19, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Mar 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Mar 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Nov 8, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  9. Mar 14, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  10. Mar 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  11. Mar 1, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  12. Apr 2, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  13. Mar 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  14. Mar 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  15. Mar 30, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Mar 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Mar 1, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  18. Mar 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. May 23, 2001
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  20. Apr 29, 2001
    insurance
    NAMECHG — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Apr 29, 2001
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 16 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 15, 2001)
  22. Jul 28, 1997
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  23. Jul 28, 1997
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 1395 days (through May 23, 2001)
  24. May 8, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  25. May 8, 1997
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  26. May 8, 1997
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1393 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 1, 2001)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
HWY 63 IA 1 0
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How to verify GRAIN EXPRESS 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 GRAIN EXPRESS INC

Is GRAIN EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. GRAIN EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 630924 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 GRAIN EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
GRAIN EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has GRAIN EXPRESS INC had? ▾
2 roadside inspections are on file for GRAIN EXPRESS 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 GRAIN EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
GRAIN EXPRESS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 2 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 GRAIN EXPRESS INC based? ▾
GRAIN EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1841 303RD AVE, FORT ATKINSON, Iowa 52144. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does GRAIN EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. GRAIN EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC306467). 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 GRAIN EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
GRAIN EXPRESS INC self-reports 4 power units and 1 driver 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 GRAIN EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for GRAIN EXPRESS 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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