Broker profile · USDOT 4415744 · MC-1735317 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John Hiester

DBA Hiester Farms · Tonica, IL · Interstate freight broker · Since 2025
No authority on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGrain, Feed, Hay
0
Power units
—
Drivers
—
Annual miles
1 yr
Registered
75
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

No broker authority on file. Registered less than two years ago.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
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.

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
0
Power units
0
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
—
Drivers
—
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Grain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
4415744
MC / docket
MC-1735317
Legal name
John Hiester
DBA
Hiester Farms
Entity type
Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 28, 2025
Last MCS-150
May 28, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
—
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (815) 993-8380
Sharing this email address

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Frequently asked

What is John Hiester's USDOT number?

John Hiester's USDOT number is 4415744 and its docket number is MC-1735317.

Is John Hiester authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

Where is John Hiester located?

John Hiester is located at 2084 E 875TH Rd, Tonica, IL, 61370. Phone: (815) 993-8380.

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