Vertical Grain Sales INC
Hiawatha, IA
DBA: SQUAW CREEK MILLWORK
Profile data updated Sep 25, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Limited History
FMCSA data ↓
4
Power Units
3
Drivers
FMCSA since 2024 (1 yr)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
VERTICAL GRAIN SALES INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since October 2024. Based in Hiawatha, IA, they operate a fleet of 4 power units. They are classified as Interstate and operate intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Vertical Grain Sales INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Vertical Grain Sales INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 16,108 miles (2024)
Driver Information
3
Total Drivers
3
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by VERTICAL GRAIN SALES INC
2 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 23, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: International, Chevrolet. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International | 1 | 50% |
| Chevrolet | 1 | 50% |
License plates on file (2 shown)
Recent active vehicles (2 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
2
Inspections
24 months
0
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.8%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 | IA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/22/2025 | IA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does VERTICAL GRAIN SALES INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, VERTICAL GRAIN SALES INC is inferred to operate: Flatbed and Box Truck.
Is VERTICAL GRAIN SALES INC's authority currently active?
VERTICAL GRAIN SALES INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has VERTICAL GRAIN SALES INC been in business?
VERTICAL GRAIN SALES INC has been registered with the FMCSA since October 2024, making their authority approximately 1 year, 10 months old.
Where is VERTICAL GRAIN SALES INC located?
VERTICAL GRAIN SALES INC is physically located at 1540 STAMY RD, HIAWATHA, IA 52233.
Roadside Inspection History 2 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
VERTICAL GRAIN SALES INC has been inspected 2 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IA. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-22 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
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