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30/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Wendell Farms
DOT 989587 · MC MC420779 · Trent, SD
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Wendell Farms (DOT 989587, MC MC420779) is a South Dakota-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Trent, SD. As of June 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: recordable crash on file; unsafe driving violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Steve Wendell
Operating as: Wendell Farms
DOT Number989587
MC NumberMC420779
Street47903 240TH STREET
City / StateTrent, SD 57065
Phone6055302210
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age24 yr 6 mo
MCS-150 filed07/29/2024
Company officerSteve Wendell
Power units10
Total drivers10
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Recordable crash on file
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
10
Fleet
Drivers
10
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
24 yr 6 mo
Since 2001
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
1 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Driver Fitness
1 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
1 insp (100%)
Inspection History
1 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
7/3/2024SDIII00Pass
Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—SD00Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
47903 240TH STREET, Trent, SD, 57065 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedNov 2001
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Steve Wendell authorized to operate?

Steve Wendell's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Steve Wendell's safety record?

Steve Wendell has 1 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Steve Wendell operate?

Steve Wendell operates 10 power units with approximately 10 drivers.

Is Steve Wendell insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Steve Wendell had any risk indicators?

Steve Wendell has a risk score of 30/100 (Caution) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Steve Wendell?

Steve Wendell's DOT number is 989587 and MC number is MC420779. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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