ART'S -WAY SCIENTIFIC INC
USDOT 1565951 • 203 OAK ST, MONONA, IA, 52159
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
1,565,951
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
5632288238
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
28,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
203 OAK ST, MONONA, IA, 52159
Mailing Address
P O BOX 878, MONONA, IA, 52159
Contact
Phone: 5632288238
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 14.3%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 7.6 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
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Dec 1, 2015
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-583546 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 90-44035 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2015 | Apr 30, 2024 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | Y-810-7266C252-TIL-06 | REPLACED | Nov 10, 2006 | Dec 1, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
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| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY | 90-44035 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | Y-810-7266C252-TIL-06 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2015 | Dec 1, 2015 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC583546 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 5, 2006 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
7
Violations
19
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
14.3%
Driver OOS %
14.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
1
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 7 of 7 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 7 inspections
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Violation Summary (19 violations from 7 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.112 | Tiedown not adjustable by driver | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
14.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.1 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
14.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+7.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.71vs nat'l 1.80
+0.91 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 (7 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | 86319210 | CARTHAGE MO | MO | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 83065804 | BROADUS MT | MT | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 82344184 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 80694509 | Roadside | OK | Level 3 | HMDE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 17, 2024 | 80646409 | Roadside | IA | Level 2 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 392.16(b), 393.9(a), 393.112 | No |
| Sep 7, 2023 | 79618675 | Roadside | IA | Level 2 | PROSTOCK SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | 393.9(a), 383.23(a)(2), 393.75(c) | Yes |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 79561074 | BILLINGS | MT | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
3 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-082025-11
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
1
Crash History (1 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FIDELITY | MO 59 | ...500728 | ART'S-WAY SCIENTIFIC INC |
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Apr 30, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2015
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
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