Agronomy Sciences LLC
Phone (605) 529-5412Baltic, SD
Find this carrier by: Agronomy Sciences · USDOT 259174 · 605-529-5412 · 6055295412 · Baltic, SD
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- USDOT
- USDOT259174
- MC
- None
- Registered
- 1985 · 41 yrs
- Location
- Baltic, SD
- MCS-150 filed
- May 5, 2026
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
No filing shown
Check current status in Motus
Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Agronomy Sciences LLC is an active carrier and shipper based in Baltic, SD, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 259174. Phone: (605) 529-5412. It reports 219 power units and 98 drivers on its MCS-150 (May 5, 2026). In the last 24 months it had 18 roadside inspections, a 41.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reportable crash.
USDOT 259174 was first registered with FMCSA on May 6, 1985 (41 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated May 5, 2026. Its vehicles were inspected 18 times on record, most recently on May 13, 2026, most often in SD.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- May 5, 2026
- Registration record changed
- Nov 1, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- May 13, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Oct 23, 2025
- Latest vehicle observation
- May 13, 2026
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Brian Hefty
- Company officer 2
- Darren Hefty
- Legal name
- Agronomy Sciences LLC
- Doing business as
- Hefty Seed Company
- Organization
- Individual
- Classification
- Private (Property)
- Registered as
- Carrier & Shipper
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 259174
- Docket numbers
- None on file
- Registered
- May 6, 1985 (41 yrs)
- D&B (DUNS)
- 68653567
- Last MCS-150
- May 5, 2026
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- April 2027 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- Yes
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Baltic, SD
- USDOT registrations in Baltic
- 46
- Currently active
- 15 (33%)
- One-truck operations
- 30 (65%)
- With for-hire authority
- 14 (30%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 2
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 13, 2026. This carrier reports 219 power units against a local average of 10.4.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 259174
- D&B (DUNS)
- 68653567
- Phone
- (605) 529-5412605-529-54126055295412
- maria.walz@heftyseed.com
- Website
- heftyseed.com
- Officers
- Brian Hefty, Darren Hefty
- Legal name
- Agronomy Sciences LLC
- DBA
- Hefty Seed Company
- Address
- 47504 252Nd St, Baltic, SD 57003
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 3C7WRNBJ2NG171700, 4P5FD2225H1272063, 3C7WRNBJ4NG171696, 1XPBDP9X6MD733527, 1UYVS2539EP916223, 1TDH42228JB161042, 1FUJA6CV77LX58768, 1UYVS2532R3041113, 1XPED49X7TD794802, 1FDUF4HN1RDA04664 and 15 more below
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 259174 as active.
- No data: No authority filing shown
This is not a finding of unauthorized operation. Requirements depend on the operation; verify the current registration in Motus.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
Connected companies
Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.
- Hefty Seed CompanyUSDOT 459206 · Baltic, SDSame phoneNot activePossible link
Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 18 (0 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 12 (5 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 0.09 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 5.52 | 6 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | What it means | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 393.43D-B | — | 3 | 3 |
| 393.47E | Clamp/brake out of adjustment | 2 | 0 |
| 393.48A-BIHE | — | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53B-B | — | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | — | 2 | 2 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | — | 1 | 0 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 13, 2026. Crash counts: FMCSA crash file, 24-month rolling window (1 record, Oct 23, 2025 to Oct 23, 2025). "Fatal crashes" counts crashes with at least one death; "Deaths" counts people killed (0 people were injured).
Most recent
- Last inspection
- May 13, 2026
- Last crash
- Oct 23, 2025
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | 87905913 | MN | Worthington Mn | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 87734022 | SD | White Lake Sd | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 3 / 2 | 3 violations
|
| Apr 29, 2026 | 87719923 | SD | Roslyn Sd | Driver only (Level 3) | 2 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 2 violations
|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 87698516 | SD | Aberdeen Sd | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 2 / 0 | 2 violations
|
| Dec 16, 2025 | 86579312 | SD | Woonsocket Sd | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 89385056 | SD | Parkston Sd | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 1 | 1 violation
|
| Jun 12, 2025 | 84932622 | SD | Sisseton Sd | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Jun 4, 2025 | 84860007 | SD | Midway Sd | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| May 29, 2025 | 84810803 | SD | Wilmot Sd | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 2 violations
|
| May 28, 2025 | 84810257 | ND | Mooreton Nd | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 3 / 2 | 3 violations
|
Showing the 10 most recent of 18 inspection records on file.
Latest crashes
| Date | Location | Deaths | Injured | Tow-away | Vehicles | Conditions | Hazmat released | FMCSA recordable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | Denver, MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | 2 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight | No | Yes |
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| SD · South Dakota | 14 | 4 |
| MN · Minnesota | 3 | 0 |
| ND · North Dakota | 1 | 1 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Inspections and crashes by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 1 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 206 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 68 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 98
- CDL drivers
- 98
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 7
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 91
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 219
- Trucks
- 219
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 4,385,738 (2025)
- Seen at inspections
- 17 trucks · 13 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| Make | Vehicle type | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge | Straight Truck | 6 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-Trailer | 6 |
| Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 5 |
| Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 2 |
| DCT | Semi-Trailer | 1 |
| Dm Utility | Semi-Trailer | 1 |
| Ford | Straight Truck | 1 |
| Freightliner | Straight Truck | 1 |
| GMC | Straight Truck | 1 |
| Great Dane | Semi-Trailer | 1 |
| Kenworth | Straight Truck | 1 |
| Pj Trailer | Semi-Trailer | 1 |
All 30 vehicles inspected under this USDOT, grouped by make and type as recorded at inspection (top 12 groups).
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3C7WRNBJ2NG171700 | 2022 | Ram 5500 | Straight Truck | PR56353 SD | 1 | May 13, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 4P5FD2225H1272063 | 2017 | PJ Pj | Semi-Trailer | U166437 SD | 1 | Apr 30, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3C7WRNBJ4NG171696 | 2022 | Ram 5500 | Straight Truck | PR48079 SD | 2 | Apr 30, 2026 | 5 / 3 |
| 1XPBDP9X6MD733527 | 2021 | Peterbilt 579 | Truck Tractor | PR53235 SD | 1 | Apr 29, 2026 | 1 / 0 |
| 1UYVS2539EP916223 | 2014 | Utility Trailer Manufacturer Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-Trailer | 26941P SD | 2 | Apr 29, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1TDH42228JB161042 | 2018 | Timpte, Inc Timpte | Semi-Trailer | 14031P SD | 1 | Apr 28, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FUJA6CV77LX58768 | 2007 | Freightliner Columbia | Truck Tractor | PR32776 SD | 1 | Apr 28, 2026 | 2 / 0 |
| 1UYVS2532R3041113 | 2024 | Utility Trailer Manufacturer Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-Trailer | 27328P SD | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XPED49X7TD794802 | 2026 | Peterbilt 589 | Truck Tractor | PR55358 SD | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FDUF4HN1RDA04664 | 2024 | Ford F-450 | Straight Truck | PR50935 SD | 1 | Oct 28, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 576GF3225S1040404 | 2025 | Dell Rapids Custom Trailers Dell Rapids Custom Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 28267P SD | 2 | Oct 28, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 3ALXFB007EDFW7062 | 2014 | Freightliner Coronado | Truck Tractor | PR54029 SD | 1 | Jun 12, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 4P5FD2223H1272062 | 2017 | PJ Pj | Semi-Trailer | U138328 SD | 1 | Jun 4, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 3C7WRNBJ6NG171697 | 2022 | Ram 5500 | Straight Truck | PR48080 SD | 1 | Jun 4, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 2NKMLZ9X45M088718 | 2005 | Kenworth T300 | Straight Truck | PR50852 SD | 1 | May 29, 2025 | 2 / 0 |
| 576BF2526K1033946 | 2019 | Dell Rapids Custom Trailers Dell Rapids Custom Trailers | Semi-Trailer | U162321 SD | 1 | May 28, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 3C7WRTCL4RG418483 | 2024 | Ram 3500 | Straight Truck | PR53401 SD | 1 | May 28, 2025 | 3 / 2 |
| 3ALHCYCY2FDGS8918 | 2015 | Freightliner M2 | Straight Truck | PR50859 SD | 1 | May 24, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1DW1A4020MSA49278 | 2021 | Stoughton Trailers Stoughton Trailers | Semi-Trailer | U162276 SD | 1 | May 22, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 3ALXFB000EDFW7064 | 2014 | Freightliner Coronado | Truck Tractor | PR25993 SD | 1 | May 22, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1GRAA0625KT125240 | 1989 | Great Dane Trailers Great Dane Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 29668P SD | 1 | May 15, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJGBDVXGDHL7267 | 2016 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | PR53232 SD | 1 | May 15, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1J9BB2336RF297066 | 2024 | J&m Mfg. Co. Inc. J&M Mfg. Co. Inc. | Semi-Trailer | NOT REQUIRED SD | 1 | May 3, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 576GF3224N1037014 | 2022 | Dell Rapids Custom Trailers Dell Rapids Custom Trailers | Semi-Trailer | U163954 SD | 1 | Apr 16, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1GT49NE76PF157369 | 2023 | GMC Sierra HD | Straight Truck | 33447C SD | 1 | Apr 16, 2025 | 2 / 1 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Showing the 25 most recently inspected of 30. Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- Straight TruckInspection 10 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections
- Tractor-TrailerInspection 7 truck tractors and 13 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Earliest reportable crash on file.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 259174.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- May 6, 1985
- Last MCS-150 update
- May 5, 2026
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Agronomy Sciences LLC an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 259174 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Agronomy Sciences LLC's USDOT number?
USDOT 259174. No MC, MX or FF docket number is on file.
How do I contact Agronomy Sciences LLC?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (605) 529-5412; email maria.walz@heftyseed.com; address 47504 252Nd St, Baltic, SD 57003.
Does Agronomy Sciences LLC have a website?
Yes — heftyseed.com.
What is Agronomy Sciences LLC's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Agronomy Sciences LLC have?
Power units: 219; drivers: 98, as filed on its MCS-150 (May 5, 2026).
What does Agronomy Sciences LLC haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, building materials, machinery (large), grain/feed/hay, chemicals, dry bulk, farm supplies, construction.
What equipment does Agronomy Sciences LLC operate?
On government records: Straight Truck (10 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections); Tractor-Trailer (7 truck tractors and 13 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
How many inspections and crashes has Agronomy Sciences LLC had?
Inspections: 18; crashes recorded: 1, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Agronomy Sciences LLC?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives April 2027. The latest filing stored here is May 5, 2026. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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