VAN'S SANITATION LLC

USDOT 1350662 • 1553 18TH ST SW, LEMARS, IA, 51031

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
1,350,662
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7125484644
Power Units (MCS-150)
13
Drivers (MCS-150)
13
MCS-150 Mileage
1,009,000
Physical Address
1553 18TH ST SW, LEMARS, IA, 51031
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Apr 11, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-907590ACTIVEUnknownDec 7, 2023

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBAP2037194-11ON FILEApr 11, 2023Sep 13, 2023

Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary0000806693NAME CHANGEDDec 8, 2016Jan 8, 2024
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary0000806693REPLACEDDec 8, 2016Apr 11, 2023
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary0000397327CANCELLEDMar 12, 2015Jan 19, 2017
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary0000397327REPLACEDMar 12, 2015Dec 8, 2016

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLGRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.0000806693BIPD/PrimaryJan 8, 2024Jan 8, 2024
TERM/REPLKEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANYBAP2037194-11BIPD/PrimarySep 13, 2023Sep 13, 2023
TERM/REPLGRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.0000806693BIPD/PrimaryApr 11, 2023Apr 11, 2023
TERM/CANCLGRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.0000397327BIPD/PrimaryJan 19, 2017Jan 19, 2017
TERM/REPLGRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.0000397327BIPD/PrimaryDec 8, 2016Dec 8, 2016

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC907590COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 4, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 7, 2023
MC907590COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 23, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 4, 2017
MC907590MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 2, 2015Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
12%

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

Inspections
22
Violations
31
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
13.6%
Driver OOS %
4.5%
Power Units (MCS-150)
13
Drivers (MCS-150)
13
Crash Records
6

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
2
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 22 of 22 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states22 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (31 violations from 22 inspections)

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Violation Summary (31 violations from 22 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(a)Failing to keep RODS207Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11RTLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TTLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16BFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TC390.21TC10General/Admin
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i)395.3(a)(3)(i)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.13(a)Retro-reflective sheeting/reflex reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.134Cargo securement - large boulders117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11Hours Of Service

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
13.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.8 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.5%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.2 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.41vs nat'l 1.80
-0.39 below avg

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)

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Inspection History (22 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 26, 202687405313WOONSOCKET SDSDLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 31, 202586686143RoadsideNELevel 3WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 10, 202585188630RoadsideIALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR4393.100B-C, 393.45DLPC, 393.11RTYes
Jun 23, 202585026098BERESFORD SDSDLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 4, 202584314421DELL RAPIDS SDSDLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 22, 20248324489737 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIXIALevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.16B, 390.21TCNo
Oct 28, 202483038597RoadsideIALevel 2WILKENS SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 7, 202482876602BURBANK SDSDLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR4395.8(a), 395.3(a)(2), 395.3(a)(3)(i)No
Sep 20, 202482717775RoadsideNELevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 16, 202482669278HWY 20 EBIALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2No
Aug 23, 202482485062RoadsideIALevel 2WILKENS SEMI-TRAILER3393.78, 393.11, 393.13(a)No
Jun 25, 20248197245939 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 1CUSM SEMI-TRAILER5393.60(c), 393.11, 393.45(d)No
Jun 17, 20248190190344 - JCT HWY 71/20 EARLYIALevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER2392.2, 396.3(a)(1)No
May 9, 202481568566RoadsideNELevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
Apr 22, 202481410523RoadsideNELevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.82(a)(1)No
Feb 15, 202480881225RoadsideIALevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.134Yes
Sep 26, 202379762056WAVERLY EAST BOUNDNELevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 25, 202379771384RoadsideIALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16(a)No
Jul 6, 202379085575NB HWY 60IALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.75(a)(3), 396.17(c)Yes
Jun 21, 202379007280RoadsideNELevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 395.8(a)(1)Yes
Jun 21, 202379006899RoadsideNELevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 3, 202378558724RoadsideNELevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

15 total · 6.7% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
6

Crash History (6 records)

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Crash History (6 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 16, 2024NETOW00US-20...353226VAN'S SANITATION LLC
Aug 26, 2020MNTOW00
Jul 23, 2020NEINJURY01
Oct 1, 2015IATOW00
Dec 4, 2014IAINJURY01
Nov 7, 2012NEINJURY02

Compliance Timeline

12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 16, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in NE
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 8, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 7, 2023
Authority
Sep 13, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
KEY RISK INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 11, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 26, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 23, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 19, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 8, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 4, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 7, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries

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