Carrier profile · USDOT 143278 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Joel Rinke

DBA Rinke Farms · Wheaton, MN · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 1974
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm Supplies
21
Power units
17
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
161K
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
21
Power units
21
Trucks
21
Tractors owned
21
Trailers owned
17
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Machinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Annual mileage
161,000 mi (2022)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
143278
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Joel Rinke
DBA
Rinke Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Oct 25, 2023
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
17 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Joel Rinke's USDOT number?

Joel Rinke's USDOT number is 143278.

Is Joel Rinke authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Joel Rinke's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Joel Rinke's fleet?

21 power units and 17 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 25, 2023.

Where is Joel Rinke located?

Joel Rinke is located at 4717 600TH Street, Wheaton, MN, 56296. Phone: (320) 563-4644.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.