C & A TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS INC
USDOT 1379850 • DBA: C & A TRANSPORTATION • 306 SE MAGAZINE RD, ANKENY, IA, 50021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-525727 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 25, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK5135181 | ON FILE | Nov 2, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK5135181 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2024 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK5135181 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2024 | Nov 2, 2024 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK5135181 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0042720 | CANCELLED | Mar 4, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0007391 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2020 | Mar 4, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP97090A | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2012 | Aug 3, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP97090A | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2012 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN501204 | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2006 | Jun 6, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN501204 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2006 | Jul 4, 2012 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL560448 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2005 | Jun 6, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK5135181 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK5135181 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2024 | Nov 2, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK5135181 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK5135181 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0042720 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0007391 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2024 | Mar 4, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP97090A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 3, 2020 | Aug 3, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP97090A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN501204 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 4, 2012 | Jul 4, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN501204 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2012 | Jun 6, 2012 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL560448 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2006 | Jun 6, 2006 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC525727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2025 |
| MC525727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2024 |
| MC525727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2024 |
| MC525727 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 10, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2006 |
| MC525727 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 17, 2005 | — | 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
32 states • 146 inspections
Violation Summary (139 violations from latest 100 of 146 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 5 | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 3 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 3 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 1 | — | 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:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BNVLAWD | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (146 inspections)
Showing 50 of 146
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
20 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (20 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WESTFIELD (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...279812 | C & A TRANSPORTATION |
| Apr 18, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | BELLEFONTAINE NEIGHBORS | IS 270 | ...HT6192 | C & A TRANSPORTATION |
| Dec 15, 2023 | OH | FATAL | 1 | 0 | CONGRESS (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...244053 | C & A TRANSPORTATION, |
| Oct 5, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Chicago | I-94 N/B LOCALS | ...FV8714 | C & A TRANSPORTATION |
| Sep 16, 2022 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-95 | ...FN9825 | C & A TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS INC |
| Sep 5, 2022 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | NB I-81 | ...642478 | C & A TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS INC |
| Jun 15, 2022 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | LUDLOW | I 95 | ...J02907 | C & A TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS INC |
| May 24, 2022 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PRESQUE ISLE | RD INV 3210583 | ...305125 | C & A TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS INC |
| Nov 5, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PROVISO TWP | I-294 | ...HT6192 | C & A TRANSPORTATION |
| Aug 18, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | ENNIS | NOT REPORTED | ...822172 | C & A TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS INC |
| Jan 19, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | JAMESTOWN | USH 061 SB | ...265395 | C & A TRANSPORTATION |
| Apr 23, 2019 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2018 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2015 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2013 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 10, 2013 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2013 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 19, 2010 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events