JEFFREY R CAREW
USDOT 1488425 • DBA: CAREW LANDSCAPING & GARDEN CENTER • 2905 W PENN ST, NORTH LIBERTY, IA, 52317
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
1,488,425
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
State
Phone
3193380866
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
100
Physical Address
2905 W PENN ST, NORTH LIBERTY, IA, 52317
Contact
Phone: 3193380866
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals2 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 54.5%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 31.1 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 18.2%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 11.5 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
1%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
76%
Vehicle Maintenance
29%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
11
Violations
91
31 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
54.5%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
18.2%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
3
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
3
May
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 11 of 11 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 11 inspections
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Violation Summary (91 violations from 11 inspections)
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| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 9 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 8 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 4 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128 | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-ML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104A | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75I1 | Operating a CMV while weight carried exceeds tire rating due to under-inflation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| 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:392.7A | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
54.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
+31.1 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
18.2%vs nat'l 6.7%
+11.5 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
8.27vs nat'l 1.80
+6.47 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (11 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | 86385646 | Roadside | IA | Level 2 | BEHNKE SEMI-TRAILER | 11 | 396.17C, 392.82DUMT, 392.2-ML | Yes |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 85350397 | Roadside | IA | Level 1 | DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 18 | 393.48A, 396.17C, 393.9 | Yes |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 85207463 | Roadside | IA | Level 1 | HOMEMADE SEMI-TRAILER | 25 | 393.48A, 393.75C-OOS, 393.128 | Yes |
| May 29, 2025 | 84852487 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 396.17C, 392.2RG, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| May 20, 2025 | 84742918 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.16, 396.17C | No |
| May 9, 2025 | 84642191 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 396.17C | No |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 82256433 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2 | No |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 81913427 | Roadside | IA | Level 2 | DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 392.2, 393.110(b), 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
| Jan 23, 2024 | 80677961 | Roadside | IA | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 393.81 | Yes |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 79222185 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 396.17(c), 390.3(e) | Yes |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 79146204 | Roadside | IA | Level 2 | GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK | 11 | 396.17(c), 393.23, 393.95(a) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
8 total · 50.0% OOS
2024-062025-11
InspectionsOOS
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance73 · 28 OOS
Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS
General/Admin1 · 1 OOS
Hazardous Materials1 · 1 OOS
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3
Crash History (3 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2018 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 29, 2013 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2009 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
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