ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC, DOT #490249 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
1 of your 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Nebraska on July 31, 2025.
Your latest, Nebraska on September 11, had 1 violation, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 8 trucks and 8 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in KEARNEY, Nebraska (USDOT #490249). As of October 21, 2026, it holds a Conditional FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 66/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 30 recent inspection(s) and 31 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
What ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC's record points to
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Out of service on 1 inspection of 20 in the last 24 months, most recently July 31, 2025. - Insurance cancelled or authority revoked: what happens and what stops it
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66/100 Moderate Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 10 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 20 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 13 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Sept. 11, 2026, Nebraska. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Aug. 14, 2026, Nebraska. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- July 8, 2026, Kansas. No violations.
- June 30, 2026, Nebraska. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- May 27, 2026, Kansas. No violations.
- May 20, 2026, Nebraska. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for speeding (49 CFR 392.2).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC255546, motor property contract carrier authority, reinstated on November 27, 2009.
FMCSA served an involuntary revocation notice on this authority in the last 24 months, on April 14, 2026, and it was discontinued on May 14, 2026.
A BMC-91X liability filing was cancelled on FMCSA's insurance record in the last 24 months, Northland Insurance Company's, effective January 6, 2026.
When the policy behind a BMC-91X is cancelled, the insurer must give FMCSA 30 days' notice (49 CFR 387.313(d)), and FMCSA starts revoking the operating authority unless a replacement filing is on record.
ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC: KEARNEY, Nebraska Trucking Company
ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC is a small fleet operating out of KEARNEY, Nebraska with USDOT number 490249. The company operates 8 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Conditional. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 66/100, classified as Moderate Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC has undergone 30 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 3.3%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices. The driver out-of-service rate is 3.3%, within acceptable range compared to the 5.51% national average.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC carries 31 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated September 11, 2026. Across 30 recorded inspections, the record carries 1 driver out-of-service violation and 1 vehicle out-of-service violation.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 66/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 66 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Moderate Risk band.
Nebraska Trucking Compliance: KEARNEY Area Carriers
ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC falls under the Midwestern Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 07). Service-center territory drives which FMCSA Investigator team would conduct a new-entrant audit or compliance review if one is triggered for this carrier.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
Business organization type: Individual.
ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 8 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 972,962 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 8 tractors, 3 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 8 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 12 crash events involving ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 7 involved a reported injury, and 9 resulted in a tow-away. 12 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: SOUTH E STREET, BROKEN BOW, NE on June 12, 2023.
ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Nebraska (24), Kansas (3), Colorado (2). The concentration in Nebraska is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 30 recorded inspections, ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC's 3.3% vehicle out-of-service rate sits well below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 3.3% driver out-of-service rate sits slightly below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | NE | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-14 | NE | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-08 | KS | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-30 | NE | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-27 | KS | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-20 | NE | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-12 | NE | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-12-05 | NE | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-25 | NE | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-05 | NE | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC
What is ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC's FMCSA safety rating?
ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC (USDOT #490249) holds a "Conditional" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 66/100 (Moderate Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC operates 8 power unit(s) and 8 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC based?
ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in KEARNEY, Nebraska, under USDOT number 490249.
What is ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 30 recent DOT inspection(s) and 31 recorded violation(s) for ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC (USDOT #490249), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC scores 66/100 (Moderate Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like ZECH FARMS TRUCKING INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 21, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile