HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/216635-phelps-farms-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:31 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
PHELPS FARMS INC
Carrier & Broker
Contract carrier & Broker under MC196152
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
MC159895: Common carrier inactive; Contract carrier inactive
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (937) 349-6201, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC196152 or MC159895.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC159895 | — | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. Policy MXI93004474 · 34 | — | Feb 2, 2009 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC196152 | Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WF012687 · 91X | $750,000 | Feb 1, 2023 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC196152 | — | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP Policy 7901048240 · 84 | — | Oct 1, 2020 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 3 · Ohio avg 21.7%
1 of 12 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 26, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2025 | IL | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 24, 2025 | KY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 3, 2025 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 2, 2025 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 29, 2025 | IN | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 26, 2025 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 1, 2025 | MO | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jan 21, 2025 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Ohio average covers 110,511 vehicle and 182,282 driver inspections of all Ohio-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
9 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 10 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 55.6% | 18.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 22.2% | 13.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | 4.1% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | 11.1% | 63.0% |
6 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5DNL | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 1 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSLRR | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025 | Union (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 216635 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC196152, MC159895 |
| Legal name | PHELPS FARMS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 13 |
| Drivers | 10 |
| Annual mileage | 630,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 8, 1982 · 44 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 5, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about PHELPS FARMS INC
Is PHELPS FARMS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. PHELPS FARMS INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does PHELPS FARMS INC's operating authority allow?
MC196152: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about PHELPS FARMS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking PHELPS FARMS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 216635. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (937) 349-6201, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC196152 or MC159895, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (937) 349-6201
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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