PELLA CORPORATION
USDOT 161279 • 102 MAIN STREET, PELLA, IA, 50219-2147
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-530132 | REVOKED | Sep 18, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 314066 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 10, 2023 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 310972 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 308158 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2017 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 305420 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2015 | Sep 1, 2016 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 302387 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2014 | Sep 1, 2015 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 22058 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2014 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 20267 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-641-004351-02 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2004 | Oct 5, 2008 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-641-004351-02 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2004 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS1-641-004351-114 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2004 | Sep 1, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 314066 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2023 | Sep 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 310972 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 308158 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 305420 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 302387 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2015 | Sep 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 22058 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2014 | Sep 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 20267 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-641-004351-02 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2008 | Oct 5, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-641-004351-02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AS1-641-004351-114 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2004 | Sep 1, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-530132 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC530132 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 11, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC530132 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2008 |
| MC530132 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 24, 2007 | REVOKED | Sep 18, 2023 |
| MC530132 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Aug 23, 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
15 states • 86 inspections
Violation Summary (32 violations from 86 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | 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:392.2P | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROPN | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (86 inspections)
Showing 50 of 86
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-40 | ...236912 | PELLA CORPORATION |
| Jul 30, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST SPENCER | 85 | ...VG5763 | PELLA CORPORATION |
| Dec 19, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 35 S | ...151066 | PELLA CORPORATION |
| Apr 11, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX CITY | RAMP I 29 N AND SINGING HILLS | ...151069 | PELLA CORPORATION |
| Mar 8, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CINCINNATI | IR 75 | ...VG7850 | PELLA CORPORATION |
| Feb 21, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLDBROOK TWP | US34 | ...237188 | PELLA CORPORATION |
| Sep 18, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Tompkins Twp | US-34 | ...237188 | PELLA CORPORATION |
| Jul 31, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | HIGHWAY 102 | ...151061 | PELLA CORPORATION |
| Mar 23, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0076 E | ...UD2622 | PELLA CORPORATION |
| Jun 9, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKE ST LOUIS | IS 70 | ...151062 | PELLA CORPORATION |
| Dec 1, 2021 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | GRAND JUNCTION | US 30 E | ...288378 | PELLA CORPORATION |
| Nov 4, 2021 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARPERS FERRY | US RT 340 WILLIAM L WILSON | ...LX9545 | PELLA CORPORATION |
| Mar 17, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DAVENPORT | INTERSTATE 80/NE LOOP | ...170194 | PELLA CORPORATION |
| Nov 22, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 12, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2014 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2014 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2013 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2012 | NJ | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2011 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 24, 2010 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 26, 2009 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 2, 2004 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2003 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events