Skyland Grain LLC
USDOT 61145 · MC-540373 · Ulysses, Kansas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Skyland Grain LLC (dba Skyland Grain) is a corporation based in Ulysses, Kansas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 152 power units and 99 drivers, which ranks it #34 by fleet size among 109 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Kansas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 28 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 30.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 1 fatality, 2 tow-away), or 1.3 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, chemicals, agricultural / farm supplies.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Skyland Grain LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Skyland Grain |
| USDOT number | 61145 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-540373 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1125 W Oklahoma Ave Po Box 947, Ulysses, KS 67880 |
| Phone | (620) 356-7800 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 61145.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 58 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 58 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 134 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.65 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 940,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 6,184 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 83 CDL drivers; 99 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Kansas carriers with 50+ units (109).
| Measure | Skyland Grain LLC | Same size, US | KS average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 30.8% | 18.8% | 15.4% | 63% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.3 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 71% lower than average |
| Inspections | 28 | 27 with a driver check, 26 with a vehicle check, 56 BASIC violations recorded, 10 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 27, 2012) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Kansas
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Kansas carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ag Partners Cooperative Inc USDOT 90127 | Seneca | 191 | 122 | 10 | 11.1% | 0 |
| Mid Kansas Cooperative Association USDOT 72823 | Moundridge | 216 | 204 | 19 | 5.9% | 3 |
| Haz-Mat Response Inc USDOT 555940 | Olathe | 144 | 114 | 59 | 20.4% | 2 |
| Hurricane Services Inc USDOT 955246 | Wichita | 157 | 87 | 14 | 22.2% | 1 |
| Kanza Cooperative Association USDOT 279191 | Iuka | 99 | 88 | 50 | 6.2% | 1 |
| Capital Trucking LLC USDOT 2265404 | Topeka | 135 | 105 | 123 | 13.7% | 6 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Skyland Grain LLC?
Skyland Grain LLC is registered with USDOT number 61145 and operating authority MC-540373.
How many trucks does Skyland Grain LLC have?
It reports 152 power units (58 tractors, 58 straight trucks) and 134 trailers, with 99 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 24, 2026).
Where is Skyland Grain LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Ulysses, Kansas 67880.
What is the out-of-service rate of Skyland Grain LLC?
Over 24 months, 30.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.