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Carrier profile · USDOT 984985 · MC-1817684

OSWALD FARMS INC

DBA OSWALD FARMS

7 power unitsavg 11.3 yrLocal · 2 statesFORT DODGE, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1817684 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.3Avg age (yr)
2005–2021 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-26

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Insurance on fileEstablished 25 yearsNo active operating authority
Operating authority24 yr active
since 2001
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo0.0%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

7 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

11.3 yr

Model years 2005–2021 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

24 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2001 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 24-yr authority, 0% vehicle OOS review first.Full read

Is OSWALD FARMS INC safe to work with?

Is OSWALD FARMS INC safe to load? OSWALD FARMS INC (USDOT 984985, MC-1817684) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in FORT DODGE, IA, operating 7 power units and 7 drivers. Operating authority has been active 24 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 15 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (82/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-26.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-26
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Frequently asked

What is OSWALD FARMS INC's USDOT number?

OSWALD FARMS INC's USDOT number is 984985, and its motor carrier number is MC-1817684.

Is OSWALD FARMS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-26, OSWALD FARMS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is OSWALD FARMS INC's safety record?

OSWALD FARMS INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 15 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).

How big is OSWALD FARMS INC's fleet?

OSWALD FARMS INC operates 7 power units and 7 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is OSWALD FARMS INC based?

OSWALD FARMS INC is based in FORT DODGE, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.