VANDER KOOI INC

USDOT 173212 • 21802 C43, MERRILL, IA, 51038

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
173,212
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7122391852
Power Units (MCS-150)
25
Drivers (MCS-150)
25
MCS-150 Mileage
1,163,000
Physical Address
21802 C43, MERRILL, IA, 51038
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jun 1, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-629114ACTIVEUnknownMay 26, 2023

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT7205547990ON FILEJun 1, 2023Jun 1, 2025
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOCLP09125SON FILEDec 13, 2007Jun 1, 2023

Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP09125SCANCELLEDDec 13, 2007Jun 1, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT7205547990BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2025Jun 1, 2025
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP09125SBIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2023Jun 1, 2023
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP09125SCARGOJun 1, 2023Jun 1, 2023

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC629114COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 5, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 26, 2023
MC629114MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDDec 31, 2007Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
5%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
33
Violations
40
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
3.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
25
Drivers (MCS-150)
25
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
4
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
3
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 33 of 33 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states33 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (40 violations from 33 inspections)

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Violation Summary (40 violations from 33 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TTLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(a)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(b)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
3.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-20.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.21vs nat'l 1.80
-0.59 below avg

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)

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Inspection History (33 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 19, 202686832592JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 3WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 31, 202585380458SISSETON SDSDLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 19, 20258527423037 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIXIALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR6393.11TL, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.95ANo
May 27, 202584969328VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 30, 202584554996RoadsideIALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLSWZNo
Mar 11, 202584098964FORT MILL SCSCLevel 3KENWORTH M TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 5, 20258353776037 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIXIALevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Nov 2, 20248307303437 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIXIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Sep 17, 202482740958WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 1KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 9, 202482626609ELLENDALE NDNDLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 2, 202482558237RoadsideIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 31, 20248255804237 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIXIALevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jul 28, 202482234710BROOKINGS SDSDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 9, 20248184254637 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIXIALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR8393.9(a), 392.2, 393.55(c)(1)Yes
Jun 4, 202481795273RoadsideIALevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER1392.16(a)No
Jun 4, 202481779042CANTON SDSDLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 4, 202481785715RoadsideNELevel 3TIMP SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 17, 202481474034LAUREL SCALESNELevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 17, 202481387200LAUREL SCALESNELevel 3TIMP SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 2, 20248125701637 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIXIALevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Mar 28, 20248122879837 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIXIALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9(a), 396.17(c)No
Mar 4, 202481075522FREMONT SCALENELevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 24, 202480686965RoadsideIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 396.17(c)No
Dec 29, 202380513968RoadsideIALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2No
Dec 7, 202380344647RoadsideIALevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER3396.17(c), 392.2No
Nov 3, 202380082782LAUREL SCALENELevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 21, 20237974222237 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIXIALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 12, 202379644332VIVIAN SCALESDLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 21, 20237947199137 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIXIALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75(c), 393.9(a)No
Aug 9, 202379385581UNDERWOOD DOTNDLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.55(b)No
Aug 1, 202379308862RoadsideSDLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 9, 20237859642437 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIXIALevel 1WILX SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 393.45(b)(2), 393.207(a)No
Apr 25, 202378451507SR441 LAKE CITY SCALE-SOUTHFLLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

19 total · 5.3% OOS
2024-042026-01
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
14
Across 11 crashes
Tow-Aways
22

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 14, 2023IATOW00SIOUX CENTERUS 75 N...496280VANDER KOOI INC
Oct 18, 2022NEINJURY01WAKEFIELDHIGHWAY #35...775118VANDER KOOI INC
Nov 10, 2021NETOW00LINCOLNN 84TH ST & FLETCHER AVE...110658VANDER KOOI INC
Jul 28, 2021NEINJURY02OMAHAI-680 EB...043712VANDER KOOI INC
May 19, 2021IAINJURY01SIOUX CITYSTATE 376/LEWIS BLVD AND 6TH S...481359VANDER KOOI INC
Apr 6, 2021MNINJURY01LUVERNES Kinnis Ave...455548VANDER KOOI INC
Dec 9, 2019IAINJURY01
Jun 17, 2019IATOW00
Jun 6, 2018NETOW00
Feb 19, 2018IATOW00
May 3, 2017ILTOW00
Jan 17, 2017IATOW00
Aug 22, 2016IATOW00
Aug 28, 2015IATOW00
Feb 6, 2013IATOW00
Dec 10, 2012MNFATAL11
Feb 23, 2012NEINJURY01
Feb 1, 2011IATOW00
Dec 20, 2007IATOW00
Oct 4, 2005IATOW00
Sep 8, 2005IATOW00
Apr 13, 2005IAINJURY01
Jan 6, 2004NEINJURY01
Nov 24, 1999NEFATAL12
Sep 14, 1999IAINJURY02

Compliance Timeline

29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jun 1, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 14, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
May 26, 2023
Authority
Oct 18, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in NE
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 10, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in NE
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 28, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in NE
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
May 19, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in IA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 6, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in MN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 9, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 17, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 6, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 19, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 3, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 17, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 22, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 28, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 6, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 10, 2012
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 1 injury
Feb 23, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 1, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 20, 2007
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 4, 2005
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 8, 2005
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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