FRANK W LEWIS & SON SEED FARMS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
442791
MC Number
812662
Fleet Size
18
Total Drivers
8
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 20, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
FRANK W LEWIS & SON SEED FARMS INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in URSA, Illinois, operating 18 power units with 8 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 19 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Illinois is 10.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.3% across 53,311 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Exempt For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
19
Total
73%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jan 10, 2013
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is FRANK W LEWIS & SON SEED FARMS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for FRANK W LEWIS & SON SEED FARMS INC (USDOT #442791) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is FRANK W LEWIS & SON SEED FARMS INC's safety record?
FRANK W LEWIS & SON SEED FARMS INC has 19 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does FRANK W LEWIS & SON SEED FARMS INC operate?
FRANK W LEWIS & SON SEED FARMS INC operates 18 power units with 8 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does FRANK W LEWIS & SON SEED FARMS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. FRANK W LEWIS & SON SEED FARMS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is FRANK W LEWIS & SON SEED FARMS INC located?
FRANK W LEWIS & SON SEED FARMS INC is based in URSA, Illinois at 530 WEST MAPLE AVENUE, 62376. Phone: (217) 964-2134.
What are FRANK W LEWIS & SON SEED FARMS INC's out-of-service rates?
FRANK W LEWIS & SON SEED FARMS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.