WALTHER FARMS LLC
DBA: WALTHER FARMS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 14 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — WALTHER FARMS LLC (USDOT 686518) 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 Officer(s): JON SHURLOW (Company officer); BRAIN WALTHER (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 14 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/686518/ As of: Jul 23, 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 85/100). 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 85/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 15.8% (worse). n=27483 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.
No active policies on file.
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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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 55 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 28 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 15 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 33.33% | — |
| 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
WALTHER FARMS LLC is a corporation based in THREE RIVERS, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 686518. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 36 power units and 20 drivers, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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.
WALTHER FARMS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 36 power units and 20 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 18 years on FMCSA's records, based in Three Rivers, MI. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 30.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO., and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (7) and TX (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
30.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (67.6% of violations); top code 393.47(e) (Slack adjuster defective) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 36 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 20 drivers; Ford, International, and Western Star are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 27,483 ACTIVE carriers operating 18–54 power units (±50% of this carrier's 36 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan (MI) | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 11, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2025 |
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 | 1 | — | 0.28 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.21 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 7.85 | 8 | — | 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 (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87284486 | Mar 10, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 86760568 | Jan 11, 2026 | AL | 3 | ARDMORE AL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Navistar
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1 | 395.8A | No |
| 86407497 | Nov 21, 2025 | SC | 3 | NORTH AUGUSTA SC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84949271 | Jun 12, 2025 | MI | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB1-MC | Yes |
| 84717191 | May 16, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
NAVISTAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: International
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0 | — | No |
| 84701310 | May 14, 2025 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.78, 393.11TL, 393.75A1 | No |
| 84643017 | May 9, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 391.11B2-Q, 392.2-SLTFC | No |
| 84376790 | Apr 10, 2025 | MI | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 393.75G-TAOW, 393.43DBMA, 390.21TB1-MC | Yes |
| 82485818 | Aug 23, 2024 | MI | 4 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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16 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.207(a), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| 82119891 | Jul 11, 2024 | MI | 2 | US 131 |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 81155103 | Mar 19, 2024 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80862961 | Feb 14, 2024 | NE | 3 | ANGORA PULLOUT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.9a(a)(1) | No |
| 79683999 | Sep 16, 2023 | MI | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Ftl
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 79015572 | Jun 29, 2023 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78571755 | May 4, 2023 | MI | 2 | mi-us-131-@-youngs-pr |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (14 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0003022310 | Oct 23, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003021375 | Oct 12, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002342682 | Aug 17, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002101673 | Sep 21, 2020 | MI | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| SC0018594889 | Jul 11, 2018 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001116990 | Aug 10, 2017 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0902246980 | Jun 2, 2014 | IN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0008709104 | Aug 23, 2013 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0901164110 | Aug 19, 2009 | IN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0006113726 | Sep 30, 2005 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0005592934 | Mar 18, 2004 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0900022654 | Apr 2, 2003 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI007509821A | Dec 21, 1998 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI007419053C | Aug 14, 1998 | MI | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC480306 | common | INACTIVE | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2004 | MC480306-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHH 8154340-01 | CARGO | — | Mar 25, 2006 | Mar 27, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IMC0080397 | CARGO | — | Mar 25, 2004 | Apr 20, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IMC0080397 | CARGO | — | Mar 25, 2004 | Mar 25, 2006 | REPLACED |
| SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | A3089217 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 25, 2004 | May 28, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | A3090200 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 25, 2004 | Feb 24, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | A3089217 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 25, 2004 | Mar 25, 2004 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 27, 2008insuranceCANCEL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 3, 2008
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Mar 3, 2008authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 24, 2008insuranceCANCEL — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
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Apr 20, 2006insuranceTERM/CANCL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 25, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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May 28, 2004insuranceTERM/CANCL — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
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Mar 25, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARDMORE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 0 |
| US 131 | MI | 1 | 0 |
| ANGORA PULLOUT | NE | 1 | 0 |
| NORTH AUGUSTA SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.203(a) | Cab door missing/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC480306
common · INACTIVE · MC
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HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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- 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.
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