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HAWTHORN TRANSPORTATION LLC

DOT 4031348MC 1523162ActiveInterstateGRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.CASTANA, IA

COMPANY

Authority since
2023-03-20
MCS-150
2025-11-25 · 76,000 mi (2023)
Fleet
4 units · — trailers · 9 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
76,000 mi (2023)
Owner origin
Anglosphere
Origin candidates
Irish 57%

ADDRESS

Physical
17902 PEAR AVE
CASTANA, IA 51010
Mailing
310 N DERBY LN UNIT 799
N SIOUX CITY, SD 57049-3165

CONTACT

Phone
6416291492
Email
brady_elder@outlook.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
BRADY ELDER
Title
OWNER
Origin
Anglosphere

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire · Exempt For Hire
Specialty
Heavy Haul / Oilfield
Cargo types
3
Machinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayOther: ROCK, SAND, SALT
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
42 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.
RISK GRADE
Elevated Risk
3 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
10.5%
2 / 19 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Elevated Risk

3 risk factors · 2 strengths · 5 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
3 crashes · 0 fatal · 0 with injuries · 3 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
89% — 17 clean of 19 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
10.5% — driver OOS 0, vehicle OOS 2

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
1 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-11-25

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $750,000

SUMMARY

Elevated OOS rate 13% (last 24 mo)
37.5 crashes per 100 trucks/yr — well above norm
2.5 violations per inspection
89% clean inspections
Active insurance on file

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