BATCHELER LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 1197323 • 2465 HWY 13, MARION, IA, 52302
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-478174 | REVOKED | Apr 5, 2004 | Feb 27, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA966241292 | ON FILE | Feb 28, 2023 | Jun 28, 2025 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZF0791 | CANCELLED | Feb 20, 2020 | Feb 20, 2023 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZC2629 | REPLACED | Feb 20, 2019 | Feb 20, 2020 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X10925 | REPLACED | Feb 20, 2011 | Feb 20, 2019 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 48-009757-00 | REPLACED | May 9, 2009 | Feb 20, 2011 |
| CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CA 8267674 | REPLACED | Sep 25, 2008 | May 9, 2009 |
| CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CA 8267674-0 | REPLACED | Dec 13, 2004 | Aug 9, 2004 |
| CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CA 8267674-0 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2004 | Dec 13, 2004 |
| CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CA82676740 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2004 | Oct 5, 2004 |
| CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CA 8267674 | CANCELLED | Aug 9, 2004 | Sep 25, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 449746 | CANCELLED | May 18, 2004 | Sep 28, 2004 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 449746 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 25, 2004 | Jun 22, 2004 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 449746 | REPLACED | Feb 25, 2004 | May 18, 2004 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 449746 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 2, 2004 | Apr 2, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA966241292 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2025 | Jun 28, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZF0791 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2023 | Feb 20, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZC2629 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2020 | Feb 20, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X10925 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2019 | Feb 20, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 48-009757-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2011 | Feb 20, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | CA 8267674 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2009 | May 9, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | CA 8267674 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2008 | Sep 25, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | CA 8267674-0 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2004 | Dec 13, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | CA82676740 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2004 | Oct 5, 2004 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 449746 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2004 | Sep 28, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | CA 8267674-0 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2004 | Aug 9, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 449746 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2004 | Jun 22, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 449746 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2004 | May 18, 2004 |
| NAMECHG | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 449746 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2004 | Apr 2, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-478174 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-478174 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-478174 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC478174 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 6, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC478174 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2004 |
| MC478174 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 15, 2004 | REVOKED | Feb 27, 2023 |
| MC478174 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 26, 2004 | REVOKED | Oct 4, 2004 |
| MC478174 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 6, 2004 | REVOKED | Apr 5, 2004 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D3-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (17 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | DINGLEBERRY RD | ...311890 | BATCHELER LOGISTICS INC |
| Jul 1, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HIGHWAY 330 & WEST 118TH ST NO | ...017085 | BATCHELER LOGISTICS INC |
| Feb 14, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ZUMBROTA | USTH 52 | ...066977 | BATCHELER LOGISTICS INC |
| Dec 28, 2004 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records