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BERGHORST & SON INC

USDOT 162476 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated Company officer: ORVIVLLE VANT HUL Company officer 2: DAVID VANT HUL Machinery / Large Objects Other (HOUSES) Based in HULL, IA
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · May 14, 2018
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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TruckCodex risk summary — BERGHORST & SON INC (USDOT 162476)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/162476/
As of: Jul 29, 2026
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TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard

TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability filing

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 162476
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Company officer ORVIVLLE VANT HUL
Company officer 2 DAVID VANT HUL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Machinery / Large Objects, Other (HOUSES)
Fleet size 9 units
Drivers 5
Annual mileage 63,199 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (712) 439-2132
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1906 DIVISION ST
HULL, IA 51239
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 162476
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 63,199 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
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%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)

No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.

BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 7 0 0
Trailers 16 0 0
Trucks 2 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 2 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.7% 23.4% 4.4%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
9
Drivers
5
Inspections
2
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
2
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 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 Satisfactory. 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's 0.0% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY, and operating authority is on file.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in KS (1) and SD (1).

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (0.0% of violations); top code 393.11 (No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required) 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.

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
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 27, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 27, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 27, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 27, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 3.00 3 — Jul 27, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

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 STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
IA DA6803 · 5KJJAEDV7DPFJ6511
0 — No
82538988 Aug 29, 2024 KS 2 ks-belleville-m.c.i.s.-#58
WESTERN STAR 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 No Injury
IA0001010221 Feb 14, 2001 IA 0 1 No No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC263442
N
—
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Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC263442 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY MSM-ML-10000222-00 91X $750,000 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 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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