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Carrier profile · USDOT 457809 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Rick Knierim

DBA Golden Acre Farms · Jasper, MI · Interstate carrier · Since 1991
No MC authoritySatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (517) 443-5526
7
Power units
4
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
15K
Annual miles
35 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

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. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

Enforcement

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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
7
Power units
7
Trucks
5
Tractors owned
6
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
4
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
Fresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Annual mileage
14,800 mi (2019)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
457809
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Rick Knierim
DBA
Golden Acre Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 12, 1991
Last MCS-150
Jul 18, 2024
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
4 (4)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Partnership

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 Rick Knierim's USDOT number?

Rick Knierim's USDOT number is 457809.

Is Rick Knierim authorized to operate?

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

What is Rick Knierim's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Rick Knierim's fleet?

7 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 18, 2024.

Where is Rick Knierim located?

Rick Knierim is located at 3521 E Gorman Rd, Jasper, MI, 49248. Phone: (517) 443-5526.

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