ECHO GROUP INC
DBA: ECHO ELECTRIC SUPPLY
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ECHO GROUP INC (USDOT 1699212) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): GREG JOHNSON (Company officer); MITCHEL N LANE (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1699212/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 1.6% vs peer median 1.5% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 23.5% vs peer median 18.2% (worse). n=7443 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 89 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 40 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 16 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 105 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.52% | 10.61% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
ECHO GROUP INC is a motor carrier based in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1699212. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 129 power units and 133 drivers, with 105 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 23.5%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
ECHO GROUP INC is a large fleet, operating 129 power units and 133 drivers, based in Council Bluffs, IA. Across 61 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.8% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.
61 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 85% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NE (33) and IA (16), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
14.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (47.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 12 times.
The fleet comprises 129 power units (large fleet) and 133 drivers; Ford, Mack, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 7,443 ACTIVE carriers operating 64–194 power units (±50% of this carrier's 129 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska (NE) | 34 | 4 | 11.8% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 16 | 2 | 12.5% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 13 | 2 | 15.4% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 23, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.20 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | — | 1.00 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | — | 2.88 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (105 rows) View all 105 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88271261 | Jun 29, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 88257206 | Jun 26, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2SLFYEMV | No |
| 88208032 | Jun 22, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88111620 | Jun 11, 2026 | SD | 1 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88009733 | Jun 1, 2026 | SD | 1 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87924237 | May 21, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87923740 | May 21, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLL, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87823611 | May 11, 2026 | SD | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87776954 | May 5, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.17C | No |
| 87760729 | May 5, 2026 | NE | 1 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87679108 | Apr 23, 2026 | KS | 1 | CONCORDIA KS |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 17C-PI | No |
| 87453095 | Mar 27, 2026 | IA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.9TS, 393.25F, 393.95A | Yes |
| 87409361 | Mar 26, 2026 | NE | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87226444 | Mar 6, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86627988 | Dec 22, 2025 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Yes |
| 86460746 | Dec 2, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86339223 | Nov 14, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86293767 | Nov 12, 2025 | SD | 1 | JEFFERSON SD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86293625 | Nov 11, 2025 | MO | 2 | EAGLEVILLE MO |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 86244986 | Nov 5, 2025 | NE | 2 | ne-on-unnamed-street,-376-feet-so |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86198175 | Oct 30, 2025 | NE | 1 | FREMONT SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86189008 | Oct 29, 2025 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 86128393 | Oct 21, 2025 | MO | 1 | KANSAS CITY MO |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86096404 | Oct 20, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86014217 | Oct 10, 2025 | SD | 1 | JEFFERSON SD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.95A1 | No |
Recent Crashes (16 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA2501485392 | Jun 3, 2025 | IA | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2301362649 | May 24, 2023 | IA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NE0223015886 | Mar 10, 2023 | NE | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2101226105 | Feb 9, 2021 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0219047571 | Nov 7, 2019 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1901137336 | Oct 7, 2019 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1801058910 | Jul 18, 2018 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA1801058181 | Jul 17, 2018 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1701011297 | Oct 26, 2017 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0216010216 | Feb 17, 2016 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1500860144 | May 4, 2015 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1200700013 | Aug 24, 2012 | IA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IA2009541069 | Dec 8, 2009 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0209004990 | Jan 12, 2009 | NE | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NE0209004987 | Jan 12, 2009 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0209004977 | Jan 12, 2009 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 8 | 2 |
| FREMONT SCALE | NE | 6 | 0 |
| WAVERLY WEST BOUND | NE | 5 | 3 |
| HWY 34 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 75 NB S OF 500TH | IA | 1 | 0 |
| I29 SB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| I35 SB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| NB I-35 89MM ANKENY | IA | 1 | 0 |
| US HIGHWAY 30 EB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| CONCORDIA KS | KS | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 33 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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