VANDER KOOI INC
USDOT 173212 • 21802 C43, MERRILL, IA, 51038
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-629114 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 26, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7205547990 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP09125S | ON FILE | Dec 13, 2007 | Jun 1, 2023 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP09125S | CANCELLED | Dec 13, 2007 | Jun 1, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7205547990 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP09125S | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP09125S | CARGO | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC629114 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 26, 2023 |
| MC629114 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 31, 2007 | — | 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
7 states • 33 inspections
Violation Summary (40 violations from 33 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TT | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(a) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (33 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX CENTER | US 75 N | ...496280 | VANDER KOOI INC |
| Oct 18, 2022 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WAKEFIELD | HIGHWAY #35 | ...775118 | VANDER KOOI INC |
| Nov 10, 2021 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLN | N 84TH ST & FLETCHER AVE | ...110658 | VANDER KOOI INC |
| Jul 28, 2021 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | OMAHA | I-680 EB | ...043712 | VANDER KOOI INC |
| May 19, 2021 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SIOUX CITY | STATE 376/LEWIS BLVD AND 6TH S | ...481359 | VANDER KOOI INC |
| Apr 6, 2021 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LUVERNE | S Kinnis Ave | ...455548 | VANDER KOOI INC |
| Dec 9, 2019 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 17, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 6, 2018 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2018 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 3, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2017 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2016 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2015 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2013 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2012 | MN | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2012 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2011 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2007 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2005 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2005 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2005 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2004 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 24, 1999 | NE | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 1999 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events