What is 1st Choice Seeds's safety grade?

1st Choice Seeds has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does 1st Choice Seeds have?

1st Choice Seeds has 5 inspections on record with a 80.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 17 violations.

Has 1st Choice Seeds been involved in any crashes?

1st Choice Seeds has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does 1st Choice Seeds have active authority and insurance?

1st Choice Seeds has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is on file.

1st Choice Seeds Safety Record

DOT# 1749680 · Rushville, IN 46173 · 7659383000

Legal name: Denzler Seeds INC

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 01/15/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, 1st Choice Seeds (DOT# 1749680) in Rushville, Indiana has 5 inspections on record with 17 violations and a 80.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

5 Inspections

80.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

3 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 80.0%

Carrier: 80.0% (4 of 5) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 5) National: 6.4%

3% OOS rate better than 3% of carriers in Indiana

44% crash rate better than 44% of carriers in Indiana

Violation Categories · 17 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

17 total violations across 5 inspections

4 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (24%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Inspection History · 5 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Level 1: 1 (20%) Level 2: 1 (20%) Level 3: 3 (60%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
01/15/2026	IN	3	0
10/23/2024	IN	2	0
05/22/2024	IN	3	0
11/28/2023	IN	3	0
05/18/2023	IN	1	4

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC1502524

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co.	$750	02/15/2026
CARGO	Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co.	N/A	02/15/2026

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 3

Drivers 4

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 03/18/2008

MCS-150 Filed 20240610 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 25,000

Address 310 E 3rd St, Rushville, IN 46173