WRIGHT TREE SERVICE INC
WEST DES MOINES, IA
Joins 153 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 29, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 6.30% vs peer 1.20% · Vehicle 28.6% vs peer 13.6% Details →
- SMS BASIC alert threshold exceeded Driver Fitness
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
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- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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TruckCodex risk summary — WRIGHT TREE SERVICE INC (USDOT 170146) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 6.30% vs peer 1.20% · Vehicle 28.6% vs peer 13.6% • SMS BASIC alert threshold exceeded — Driver Fitness • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/170146/ As of: Oct 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 170146
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: AUSTIN KENNEDY
Company officer 2: BRANDON GUNTHER
Other (TREE TRIMMING SERVIC)
Based in WEST DES MOINES, IA
FMCSA census as of Oct 29, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100
Driver OOS 6.3% vs peer median 1.2% (worse). Vehicle OOS 28.6% vs peer median 13.6% (worse). n=249 same-size ACTIVE peers.
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: Caution.
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
170146
In FMCSA records since
Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
AUSTIN KENNEDY
Company officer 2
BRANDON GUNTHER
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Other (TREE TRIMMING SERVIC)
Fleet size
2,426 units
Drivers
2,515
Annual mileage
51,230,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (515) 531-9490
Email: [email protected]
Physical
5930 GRAND AVE
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Mailing
PO BOX 1718
DES MOINES, IA 50306
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
170146
In FMCSA records since
Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
51,230,000 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
28.6%
vs
23.4%
+5.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate
6.3%
vs
6.7%
-0.4 pts
Violations per Inspection
1.15
vs
1.80
-0.65
Peer tier (mega-fleets (>1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 14.5%
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 419 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2,416 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 224 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 274 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 153 | 153 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 14 | 33 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 9.15% | 21.57% | — |
| 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
2,426
Drivers
2,515
Inspections
274
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
28.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
13
224 all-time
Authorities
0
Risk Signals
High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 28.6% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
BASIC alerts active
Alert thresholds exceeded in: Driver Fitness.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 249 ACTIVE carriers operating 1,213–3,639 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2,426 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
6.3%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.2%
Median across 249 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +5.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
28.6%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
13.6%
Median across 249 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +15 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (36 months)
2023-11
2026-10
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (KY) | 20 | 2 | 10.0% | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 19 | 5 | 26.3% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 17 | 6 | 35.3% | Oct 9, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Oct 19, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 4 | 3 | 75.0% | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Sep 13, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 7, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 21, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 6, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Puerto Rico (PR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 9, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 80 | |
| Ford | 76 | |
| Unknown | 26 | |
| International | 26 | |
| Dodge | 20 | |
| Bandit Ind | 8 | |
| Bandit | 7 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 16 | — | 0.58 | 1 | ALERT | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 7 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 17 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 66 | — | 5.05 | 5 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (274 rows) View all 274 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89316254 | Oct 19, 2026 | MT | 1 | BOULDER MT |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.43DBMA, 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| 89265778 | Oct 9, 2026 | MO | 1 | WARRENSBURG MO |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 89177140 | Oct 5, 2026 | KY | 3 | MELDRUM KY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89156077 | Oct 1, 2026 | NE | 3 | GRETNA NE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89092725 | Sep 24, 2026 | CA | 1 | LITTLE RIVER SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 89061461 | Sep 22, 2026 | KS | 3 | JOHNSON COUNTY - 091 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 392.16-D | No |
| 89030587 | Sep 17, 2026 | KY | 3 | MELDRUM KY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89024333 | Sep 16, 2026 | FL | 3 | OCALA FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89032982 | Sep 15, 2026 | CA | 2 | WHISKEYTOWN SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88980480 | Sep 11, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 396.3A1-CDHSLMII, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 88882340 | Sep 2, 2026 | IA | 2 | IA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88864768 | Aug 31, 2026 | AR | 1 | VAN BUREN AR |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 88837020 | Aug 28, 2026 | KY | 3 | MOUNT VERNON KY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.11B2-Q, 392.16B-DPASS | Yes |
| 88797537 | Aug 25, 2026 | CA | 3 | WHISKEYTOWN SCALES |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 88757817 | Aug 20, 2026 | CA | 2 | WHISKEYTOWN SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88609811 | Aug 4, 2026 | NE | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88570776 | Jul 29, 2026 | CO | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| 88428464 | Jul 16, 2026 | UT | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 88437316 | Jul 15, 2026 | CO | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.55E-B, 383.51A-NSIN | No |
| 88427436 | Jul 14, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88254630 | Jun 25, 2026 | IN | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 391.11B2-Q, 396.3A1-HCM, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| 88223263 | Jun 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88197002 | Jun 18, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88134074 | Jun 11, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88027298 | Jun 3, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (224 rows) View all 224 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX7DIGHQE1A8 | Feb 23, 2026 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK2602000300 | Feb 2, 2026 | OK | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000116917 | Jan 5, 2026 | MO | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0073261854 | Nov 20, 2025 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000114170 | Jul 3, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904746458 | Jun 20, 2025 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003533670 | Jun 11, 2025 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0904697036 | Apr 5, 2025 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0073167387 | Mar 31, 2025 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000113031 | Mar 27, 2025 | MO | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0003380894 | Dec 17, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0243410137 | Dec 6, 2024 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX70YBHQE1WH | Nov 26, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0024569343 | Sep 29, 2024 | SC | 0 | 5 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA4352403297 | Aug 29, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000109079 | Jul 24, 2024 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2634600804 | Jun 19, 2024 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ILX003445809 | May 30, 2024 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OR2024430180 | May 20, 2024 | OR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2024E27869 | Apr 17, 2024 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2598626104 | Feb 29, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6RX8HQE16V | Jan 5, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400039884 | Dec 28, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8965326003 | Oct 5, 2023 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6OVBHQE1G5 | Sep 21, 2023 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 20, 2024enforcementEnforcement case IA-2024-1004-US1683 — $5,000
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KANSAS CITY MO | MO | 8 | 2 |
| WHITESBURG | KY | 7 | 0 |
| PRESTONSBURG | KY | 6 | 1 |
| LITTLE RIVER SCALES | CA | 4 | 1 |
| I75 WILDWOOD WIM-NORTH | FL | 4 | 1 |
| PIKEVILLE | KY | 4 | 1 |
| WHISKEYTOWN SCALES | CA | 3 | 0 |
| OCALA FL | FL | 3 | 0 |
| WARREN IN | IN | 3 | 2 |
| LEXINGTON | KY | 3 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 31 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 5 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 3 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
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