VAN'S SANITATION LLC
USDOT 1350662 • 1553 18TH ST SW, LEMARS, IA, 51031
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-907590 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 7, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2037194-11 | ON FILE | Apr 11, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0000806693 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 8, 2016 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0000806693 | REPLACED | Dec 8, 2016 | Apr 11, 2023 |
| GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0000397327 | CANCELLED | Mar 12, 2015 | Jan 19, 2017 |
| GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0000397327 | REPLACED | Mar 12, 2015 | Dec 8, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | 0000806693 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2037194-11 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | 0000806693 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | 0000397327 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 19, 2017 | Jan 19, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | 0000397327 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2016 | Dec 8, 2016 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC907590 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2023 |
| MC907590 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2017 |
| MC907590 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 2, 2015 | — | Unknown |
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
3 states • 22 inspections
Violation Summary (31 violations from 22 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11RT | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TT | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16B | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC | 390.21TC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(a) | Retro-reflective sheeting/reflex reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (22 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
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2024 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US-20 | ...353226 | VAN'S SANITATION LLC |
| Aug 26, 2020 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2020 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2015 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2014 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2012 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records