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BERGHORST & SON INC

USDOT 162476 Active CORPORATION Based in HULL, IA
Operating authority
Insurance

NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Power Units
9
Drivers
5
Inspections
2
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
2 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BERGHORST & SON INC is a corporation based in HULL, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 162476. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 9 power units and 5 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

BERGHORST & SON INC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Hull, IA. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in SD (1) and KS (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.11 (Lighting devices/reflectors) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Western Star, Wilson tra, and Wilx are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance & contact

vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Location & Contact
1906 DIVISION ST
HULL, IA 51239
Phone: 7124392132
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 162476
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 63,199 mi
Safety Rating S

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 113,487 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 113,487 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 113,487 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2025-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Kansas (KS) 1 0 0.0% Aug 29, 2024
South Dakota (SD) 1 0 0.0% Jul 10, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Western Star 2
Wilson 2
Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85176388 Jul 10, 2025 SD 3 MIDWAY SD
WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR
IA DA6803 · 5KJJAEDV7DPFJ6511
0 — No
82538988 Aug 29, 2024 KS 2 ks-belleville-m.c.i.s.-#58
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
IA DA6803 · 5KJJAEDV7DPFJ6511
1 393.11 No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IA001010221B Feb 14, 2001 IA 0 1 No Yes Injury
IA0001010221 Feb 14, 2001 IA 0 1 No Yes Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
CONTRACT
MC263442
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY MSM-ML-10000222-00 91X May 14, 2018 On file ACTIVE
NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY MSM-ML-10000222-00 BIPD/Primary Dec 4, 2017 May 14, 2018 REPLACED
IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY IERD-01002404-00 BIPD/Primary Jul 1, 2017 Dec 4, 2017 REPLACED
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT 4894M258 BIPD/Primary Oct 3, 2014 Sep 9, 2017 CANCELLED
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT 4894M258 BIPD/Primary Oct 3, 2014 Jul 1, 2017 REPLACED
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 7939 5874 BIPD Jun 1, 1996 Oct 3, 2014 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CKO6307775 BIPD/Primary Jun 1, 1995 Jun 1, 1996 CANCELLED
MILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 22-C-029963 BIPD/Primary Jan 5, 1995 Jun 1, 1995 CANCELLED
MILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 22-C-029963 BIPD/Primary Apr 27, 1993 Jan 5, 1995 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 14, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
  2. Dec 4, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Sep 9, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
  4. Aug 16, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. Jul 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
  6. Oct 3, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
  7. Dec 2, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Jun 1, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  9. Jun 1, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — MILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  10. Jan 5, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  11. Jul 6, 1993
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
MIDWAY SD SD 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.11 Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify BERGHORST & SON INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about BERGHORST & SON INC

Is BERGHORST & SON INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BERGHORST & SON INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 162476 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BERGHORST & SON INC's safety rating? ▾
BERGHORST & SON INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has BERGHORST & SON INC had? ▾
2 roadside inspections are on file for BERGHORST & SON INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BERGHORST & SON INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BERGHORST & SON INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 2 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is BERGHORST & SON INC based? ▾
BERGHORST & SON INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1906 DIVISION ST, HULL, Iowa 51239. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BERGHORST & SON INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. BERGHORST & SON INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC263442). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does BERGHORST & SON INC operate? ▾
BERGHORST & SON INC self-reports 9 power units and 5 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BERGHORST & SON INC had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BERGHORST & SON INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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