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IOWA EXPRESS INC

USDOT 1370089 • 2812 78TH STREET, URBANDALE, IA, 50322

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,370,089
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Iowa
Phone
5155566846
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
519,981
BOC-3 Agent
JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
Physical Address
2812 78TH STREET, URBANDALE, IA, 50322
Contact
Phone: 5155566846

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: May 1, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-523862ACTIVEUnknownDec 16, 2025
Common CarrierMC-523862ACTIVEUnknownDec 16, 2025

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN351345ON FILEMay 1, 2023Dec 15, 2025
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICACARGOQT-660-0350R761-TIL-10ON FILEMay 1, 2010Nov 18, 2019

Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN351345CANCELLEDMay 1, 2023Dec 23, 2025
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP49318AREPLACEDMay 1, 2019May 1, 2023
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0104669001REPLACEDMay 1, 2018May 1, 2019
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP23407AREPLACEDMay 1, 2016May 1, 2018
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTO0007204REPLACEDMay 1, 2012May 1, 2016
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryTP3042261REPLACEDFeb 3, 2012May 1, 2012
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryTP3042261CANCELLEDSep 7, 2011Feb 3, 2012
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryTP3042261CANCELLEDMay 1, 2011Sep 7, 2011
CLASSIC INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryCA 4681997CANCELLEDDec 25, 2010May 1, 2011
CLASSIC INSURANCE COBIPD/PrimaryCA 4681997CANCELLEDMay 1, 2010Dec 25, 2010
GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryMAC9634258 00REPLACEDMay 1, 2009May 1, 2010
GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANYCARGOMAC9634258 00REPLACEDMay 1, 2009May 1, 2010
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.BIPD/PrimaryJP10010439700REPLACEDFeb 15, 2009May 1, 2009
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOSPF022680508CANCELLEDMay 1, 2008May 1, 2009
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLG10010226800REPLACEDMay 1, 2008Feb 15, 2009
CENTURY SURETY COMPANYCARGOCCP481288CANCELLEDMay 18, 2007May 18, 2008
CENTURY SURETY COMPANYCARGOCCP481288REPLACEDMay 18, 2007May 1, 2008
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA01312001CANCELLEDMay 18, 2007May 18, 2008
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA01312001REPLACEDMay 18, 2007May 1, 2008
CENTURY SURETY COMPANYCARGOCCP420265REPLACEDMay 18, 2006May 18, 2007
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary469807CANCELLEDMay 18, 2006May 18, 2007
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.CARGO456780CANCELLEDMar 16, 2006May 18, 2006
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary456780CANCELLEDMay 18, 2005May 18, 2006

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN351345BIPD/PrimaryDec 23, 2025Dec 23, 2025
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN351345BIPD/PrimaryDec 15, 2025Dec 15, 2025
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP49318ABIPD/PrimaryMay 1, 2023May 1, 2023
CANCELTRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICAQT-660-0350R761-TIL-10CARGONov 18, 2019Nov 18, 2019
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0104669001BIPD/PrimaryMay 1, 2019May 1, 2019
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP23407ABIPD/PrimaryMay 1, 2018May 1, 2018
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLTO0007204BIPD/PrimaryMay 1, 2016May 1, 2016
TERM/REPLHARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.TP3042261BIPD/PrimaryMay 1, 2012May 1, 2012
CANCELHARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.TP3042261BIPD/PrimaryFeb 3, 2012Feb 3, 2012
CANCELHARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.TP3042261BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2011Sep 7, 2011
CANCELCLASSIC INSURANCE COCA 4681997BIPD/PrimaryMay 1, 2011May 1, 2011
CANCELCLASSIC INSURANCE COCA 4681997BIPD/PrimaryDec 25, 2010Dec 25, 2010
TERM/REPLGREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANYMAC9634258 00BIPD/PrimaryMay 1, 2010May 1, 2010
TERM/REPLGREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANYMAC9634258 00CARGOMay 1, 2010May 1, 2010
CANCELLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYSPF022680508CARGOMay 1, 2009May 1, 2009
TERM/REPLSTATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.JP10010439700BIPD/PrimaryMay 1, 2009May 1, 2009
TERM/REPLLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYLG10010226800BIPD/PrimaryFeb 15, 2009Feb 15, 2009
TERM/CANCLCENTURY SURETY COMPANYCCP481288CARGOMay 18, 2008May 18, 2008
TERM/CANCLCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA01312001BIPD/PrimaryMay 18, 2008May 18, 2008
TERM/REPLCENTURY SURETY COMPANYCCP481288CARGOMay 1, 2008May 1, 2008
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA01312001BIPD/PrimaryMay 1, 2008May 1, 2008
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.469807BIPD/PrimaryMay 18, 2007May 18, 2007
TERM/REPLCENTURY SURETY COMPANYCCP420265CARGOMay 18, 2007May 18, 2007
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.456780CARGOMay 18, 2006May 18, 2006
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.456780BIPD/PrimaryMay 18, 2006May 18, 2006

Authority Action History (19 events)

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Authority Action History (19 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC523862COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 26, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 16, 2025
MC523862CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 26, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 16, 2025
MC523862COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 9, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 7, 2012
MC523862CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 9, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 7, 2012
MC523862COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 11, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 15, 2011
MC523862CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 11, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 15, 2011
MC523862COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 4, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 2, 2011
MC523862CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 4, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 2, 2011
MC523862CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 29, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 2, 2010
MC523862COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 29, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 2, 2010
MC523862COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 6, 2009DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 1, 2009
MC523862COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 21, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 6, 2008
MC523862CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 21, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 6, 2008
MC523862COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 23, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 17, 2007
MC523862CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 23, 2007DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 17, 2007
MC523862COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 21, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 22, 2006
MC523862CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 21, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 18, 2006
MC523862MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 31, 2006—Unknown
MC523862MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMay 31, 2005—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
37%

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

Inspections
15
Violations
23
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
7

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
3
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 15 of 15 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

8 states • 15 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (23 violations from 15 inspections)

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Violation Summary (23 violations from 15 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit305Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.45A-MCEMNo medical exam certificate106Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.20BELDNVShort-haul operations - timecard not maintained103Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21T(c)390.21T(c)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.209(e)Power steering violations10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:383.71(c)383.71(c)10—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.201(b)Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10—Hours Of Service

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.53vs nat'l 1.80
-0.27 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 (15 inspections)

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Inspection History (15 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Aug 19, 202585543456RoadsideILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Aug 13, 202585494645I-64ILLevel 3GREA SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Aug 10, 202585470446HWY 218 WEST POINTIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Jun 23, 20258503007610 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER2393.45B2No
Feb 13, 202583871177I64ILLevel 3GREA SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jan 28, 202583730368WAVERLY WEST BOUNDNELevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Dec 20, 202483464952RoadsideNMLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Dec 12, 202483403856SEWARD COUNTY - 175KSLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1391.45A-MCEMNo
Nov 26, 202483306222KNIGHTSTOWN ININLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLLR, 395.20BELDNVNo
Nov 26, 202483253549RoadsideNELevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Aug 28, 202482566733CASA GRANDE AZAZLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER4390.21T(c), 392.2, 393.209(e)No
Aug 19, 202482423523WAVERLY EAST BOUNDNELevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 29, 202480997511INKOM IDIDLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR6383.71(c), 393.201(b), 393.9(a)No
Nov 22, 202380240660INTERSTATE 10AZLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 395.8(e)(1)No
Jun 2, 202378810551BELLEVILLEKSLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9(a), 392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

12 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-082025-08
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

CASA GRANDE AZ1
INTERSTATE 101
10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA1
HWY 218 WEST POINT1
INKOM ID1
I-641
I641
KNIGHTSTOWN IN1

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
7

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 27, 2022MOTOW00KANSAS CITYIS 435...482485IOWA EXPRESS INC
Mar 25, 2021MOTOW00KANSAS CITYIS 35...BT9211IOWA EXPRESS INC
Dec 11, 2018TXTOW00————
Apr 9, 2009MOTOW00————
Nov 2, 2007MOTOW00————
Feb 27, 2007TXTOW00————
Apr 10, 2006IATOW00————

Compliance Timeline

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

Dec 23, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 16, 2025
Authority
Contract Carrier authority active
Docket MC-523862
Dec 16, 2025
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-523862
Dec 15, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 27, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 25, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 18, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA • CARGO
May 1, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 11, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 1, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 1, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 1, 2012
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 3, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 7, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 1, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLASSIC INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
Dec 25, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLASSIC INSURANCE CO • BIPD/Primary
May 1, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 1, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
May 1, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
May 1, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 9, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 15, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 18, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CENTURY SURETY COMPANY • CARGO
May 18, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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StationI-64
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StationHWY 218 WEST POINT
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