CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 165826 • 1440 VERMONT, DES MOINES, IA, 50314
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZC8434 | ON FILE | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2023 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-ZC8434 | ON FILE | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | SIC10972 | ON FILE | Apr 27, 1999 | May 30, 2013 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP00362S | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2008 | May 1, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP00362S | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2008 | May 1, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP00362H | REPLACED | Aug 21, 2002 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | PP025749 | REPLACED | Aug 21, 2002 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP 362H | REPLACED | Aug 10, 1995 | Aug 21, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | PP25749 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 1986 | Aug 21, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZC8434 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-ZC8434 | CARGO | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00362S | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00362S | CARGO | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC10972 | SURETY | May 30, 2013 | May 30, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP025749 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00362H | CARGO | Sep 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | PP25749 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2002 | Aug 21, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 362H | CARGO | Aug 21, 2002 | Aug 21, 2002 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-141010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC141010 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jun 14, 1999 | REVOKED | Jun 5, 2013 |
| MC141010 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 12, 1995 | — | Unknown |
| MC141010 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 4, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC141010 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 19, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC141010 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 15, 1979 | — | Unknown |
| MC141010 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 6, 1978 | — | Unknown |
| MC141010 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 15, 1977 | — | 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
4 states • 53 inspections
Violation Summary (113 violations from 53 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 12 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 5 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15G02 | Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.502(a)(1) | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 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 (53 inspections)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALBERT LEA | I-35 | ...459409 | CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 2, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BOONE | SOUTH STORY ST | ...361956 | CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 30, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | US 20 E S SIDE OF ROAD ONTO FA | ...925866 | CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 11, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUMMIT | I-35 SB @ MP27 | ...145389 | CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 18, 2022 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | OVERLAND PARK | I035 | ...367544 | CONTRACT TRANSPORT |
| Apr 30, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 35 S-97.3MM | ...926219 | CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 8, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MASON CITY | US 65 N MEASURING 142 FEET SOU | ...168150 | CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 15, 2021 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | 1300 BLOCK US 63 N | ...170737 | CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 9, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | RAMP 220TH ST, E TO E TO STATE | ...392847 | CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 13, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | IOWA CITY | INTERSTATE 80/I 80 | ...483947 | CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 16, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 80 E | ...530183 | CONTRACT TRANS |
| Jun 12, 2021 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | INTERSTATE 35 SB AT HWY 30 OVE | ...480239 | CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC |
| May 21, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | URBANDALE | MM 127.7 INTERSTATE 35/I 35 WB | ...145402 | CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC |
| May 4, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | URBANDALE | 4100 BLK 109TH ST | ...361556 | CONTRACT TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 31, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2020 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2020 | IA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 28, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 28, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2019 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 1, 2018 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 3, 2017 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events