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SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN

1650 QUEBEC ST · Knoxville, IA 50138

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  • MC #435555
  • USDOT #609924 USDOT Active
  • 31
    Power Units
  • 53
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN is a Knoxville, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 31 truck(s) in their fleet and 53 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-435555 and their USDOT number is 609924.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/09/2026 · last updated Aug 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name SMITH FERTILIZER & GRAIN COMPANY
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/09/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 830,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Chemicals
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Missouri — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: MO (2), IA (2). Home base: Knoxville, Iowa.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated Sep 6, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.19 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 16 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 4
    Total
  • 0
    Clean
  • 4
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 6 unique codes

Critical 1

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
SMITH FERTILIZER AND GRAIN
1650 QUEBEC ST
KNOXVILLE, IA 50138
Mailing Address
SMITH FERTILIZER & GRAIN COMPANY
1650 QUEBEC
KNOXVILLE, IA 50138

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