DITTMER RECYCLING INC

USDOT 1024851 • 1755 RADFORD RD, DUBUQUE, IA, 52002-2532

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 active

Insurance:1 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:Not rated

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

1,024,851

Status

ACTIVE

Entity Type

Corporation

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Iowa

Phone

5635833381

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

MCS-150 Mileage

527,000

BOC-3 Agent

TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC

Physical Address

1755 RADFORD RD, DUBUQUE, IA, 52002-2532

Contact

Phone: 5635833381

Email: [email protected]

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM

Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 35.7%

National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 12.3 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

1 active

Latest: Dec 24, 2011

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Contract Carrier	MC-435908	ACTIVE	Unknown	Nov 5, 2019

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	0000432387	ON FILE	Dec 24, 2011	Nov 1, 2019

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	0000428935	REPLACED	Dec 24, 2007	Dec 24, 2011
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA-F90052	REPLACED	Oct 6, 2004	Dec 24, 2007
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA-F90052	CANCELLED	Oct 6, 2004	Jan 30, 2008
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA-F 900 52	REPLACED	Dec 24, 2002	Oct 6, 2004
INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	BA 6104661	CANCELLED	Jun 25, 2002	Jan 30, 2003

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
CANCEL	GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.	0000432387	BIPD/Primary	Nov 1, 2019	Nov 1, 2019
TERM/REPL	GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.	0000428935	BIPD/Primary	Dec 24, 2011	Dec 24, 2011
TERM/CANCL	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-F90052	BIPD/Primary	Jan 30, 2008	Jan 30, 2008
TERM/REPL	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-F90052	BIPD/Primary	Dec 24, 2007	Dec 24, 2007
TERM/REPL	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-F 900 52	BIPD/Primary	Oct 6, 2004	Oct 6, 2004
CANCEL	INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY	BA 6104661	BIPD/Primary	Jan 30, 2003	Jan 30, 2003

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC435908	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Oct 7, 2019	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Nov 5, 2019
MC435908	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jan 3, 2008	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jan 15, 2008
MC435908	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	Jul 12, 2002	—	Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service

N/A

Unsafe Driving

51%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

Violations

18 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

35.7%

Above nat'l avg (23.4%)

Driver OOS %

10.7%

Above nat'l avg (6.7%)

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 28 inspections

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Violation Summary (92 violations from 28 inspections)

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Violation Summary (92 violations from 28 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	8	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	6	2	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	5	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.134B3	Cargo securement - large boulders	3	3	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	3	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)	Inspection/repair/maintenance - general	3	2	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11	Lighting devices/reflectors	3	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95F	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RG	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78	Windshield condition defective	2	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PI	No proof of periodic inspection	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LIL	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	2	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)	Slack adjuster defective	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.134(b)(3)	Cargo securement - large boulders	2	2	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)	390.21T(b)	2	0	—	General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41A	Physical qualification - general	1	1	7	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2C	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2	Speeding 6-10 mph over limit	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.11B5-DNL	Driver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.21TA	390.21TA	1	0	—	General/Admin
FMCSR:396.5B	Fuel system leak	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C	No proof of periodic inspection	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3	Speeding 11-14 mph over limit	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC	390.21TB1-MC	1	0	—	General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41-BNPB	Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43D-B	Brake - relay emergency valve	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS	BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIHE	Inoperative/defective brakes	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-C	Cargo securement - aggregate working load	1	1	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.71H	License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required	1	0	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.55C2	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT	390.21TB2-DOT	1	0	—	General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(b)	Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11(b)(4)	No valid medical certificate	1	1	7	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.53(b)	Steering system components worn	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)	Brake chamber - cracked/broken	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)	Glazing/window obstructions	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)	Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(f)(3)	Cargo securement - tiedown damaged	1	0	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110(b)	Cargo securement - logs	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(a)	390.21T(a)	1	0	—	General/Admin
FMCSR:393.45(d)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

35.7%vs nat'l 23.4%

+12.3 pts above avg

Driver OOS Rate

10.7%vs nat'l 6.7%

+4.0 pts above avg

Violations / Inspection

3.29vs nat'l 1.80

+1.49 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (28 inspections)

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Inspection History (28 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Mar 10, 2026	87262436	Roadside	IA	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.16	No
Mar 9, 2026	87251888	Roadside	IA	Level 2	AUTO STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	393.95F, 393.9, 391.41A	Yes
Feb 19, 2026	87115522	Roadside	IA	Level 3	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2C	No
Feb 16, 2026	87064263	Roadside	IA	Level 2	GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.2-SLLS2, 391.11B5-DNL	Yes
Nov 18, 2025	86372444	Roadside	IA	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	3	392.16, 392.2RG, 390.21TA	No
Oct 7, 2025	85991828	HWY 20	IA	Level 2	WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	393.134B3	Yes
Oct 6, 2025	85981139	Roadside	IA	Level 2	STRG STRAIGHT TRUCK	6	393.134B3, 396.5B, 393.45B2	Yes
Sep 25, 2025	85890184	Roadside	IA	Level 2	WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.2-SLLS3	No
Jun 30, 2025	85165766	HAZEL GREEN WI	WI	Level 2	WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Jun 26, 2025	85080626	HAZEL GREEN WI	WI	Level 1	B-B TAILER FULL TRAILER	12	396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD	Yes
Jun 23, 2025	85044280	KIELER WI	WI	Level 2	WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	393.100B-C	Yes
Jun 16, 2025	84991356	HAZEL GREEN WI	WI	Level 2	AUTOCAR STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	392.2-SLLTCD, 383.71H, 393.9A-LIL	No
Apr 8, 2025	84364941	Roadside	IA	Level 2	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	393.134B3, 393.55C2, 392.2RG	Yes
Mar 21, 2025	84202742	HAZEL GREEN WI	WI	Level 2	AUTOCAR STRAIGHT TRUCK	5	392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.9A-LIL	No
Dec 23, 2024	83487499	Roadside	IA	Level 3	AUTO STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.16	No
Dec 10, 2024	83378825	Roadside	IA	Level 3	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWG2	No
Nov 12, 2024	83146963	Roadside	IA	Level 2	WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	393.75A3-TAOL, 392.16	Yes
Nov 11, 2024	83252463	Roadside	IA	Level 3	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	392.16, 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA2	No
Sep 24, 2024	82773427	MUSCODA WI	WI	Level 2	WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Aug 28, 2024	82537422	Roadside	IA	Level 3	MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	392.16(a)	No
Aug 20, 2024	82447906	Roadside	IA	Level 3	AUTO STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	392.16(a), 392.2	No
Aug 2, 2024	82330794	HAZEL GREEN WI	WI	Level 1	AUTOCAR STRAIGHT TRUCK	15	393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e)	Yes
Aug 1, 2024	82287768	Roadside	IA	Level 2	FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK	2	393.134(b)(3), 392.2	Yes
Jun 13, 2024	81891137	Roadside	IA	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	7	393.11, 393.9(a), 392.2	No
May 31, 2024	81770475	Roadside	IA	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	6	390.21T(b), 392.2, 393.11	Yes
Nov 17, 2023	80206674	DICKEYVILLE SWEF	WI	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	5	390.21T(a), 390.21T(b), 393.45(d)	No
Sep 5, 2023	79596593	Roadside	IA	Level 3	AUTO STRAIGHT TRUCK	3	392.2	No
Jun 1, 2023	78798069	Roadside	IA	Level 1	WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	393.134(b)(3)	Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

25 total · 44.0% OOS

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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

HAZEL GREEN WI5 · 2 OOS

HWY 201 · 1 OOS

DICKEYVILLE SWEF1

KIELER WI1 · 1 OOS

MUSCODA WI1

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance53 · 15 OOS

Unsafe Driving29

General/Admin6

Driver Fitness4 · 3 OOS

Recent Crashes

11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Across 1 crash

Tow-Aways

Crash History (11 records)

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Crash History (11 records)
Date	State	Severity	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Oct 15, 2025	IA	TOW	0	ASBURY	SPRUCE WOOD DR	...335692	DITTMER RECYCLING INC
Sep 27, 2024	IA	TOW	0	DUBUQUE	BLUFF ST MEASURING 134 FEET SO	...206312	DITTMER RECYCLING INC
Oct 2, 2023	IA	INJURY	1	—	IA 62 N	...202457	DITTMER RECYCLING INC
May 3, 2023	IA	TOW	0	—	BANKSTON PARK RD	...209668	DITTMER RECYCLING INC
Jan 4, 2023	IA	TOW	0	—	SUNDOWN RD	...LH5659	DITTMER RECYCLING INC
Jul 26, 2019	IA	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Nov 15, 2017	IA	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jun 1, 2017	IA	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jun 29, 2016	IA	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Aug 1, 2011	IA	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Nov 30, 2007	IA	TOW	0	—	—	—	—