SKYLINE MATERIALS LTD
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.
- 1 fatality on crash record 28 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SKYLINE MATERIALS LTD (USDOT 1844013) 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 Active BIPD limit: $3,000,000 Officer(s): GREG BRUENING (Company officer); KEITH BRUENING (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. • 1 fatality on crash record — 28 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $3,000,000 — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1844013/ As of: Jul 25, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 2.9% vs peer median 1.6% (worse). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 18.7% (worse). n=8064 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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 28, 2020
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Process AgentTRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC833833ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 95 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 28 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 51 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.13% | 3.13% | — |
| 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
SKYLINE MATERIALS LTD is a motor carrier based in DECORAH, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1844013. 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 120 power units and 109 drivers, with 51 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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.
SKYLINE MATERIALS LTD is a large fleet, operating 120 power units and 109 drivers, based in Decorah, IA. Across 37 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.4% out-of-service rate, with 5 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
37 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 185% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (31) and MN (5), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
5.4% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (78.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 13 times.
The fleet comprises 120 power units (large fleet) and 109 drivers; Western Star, Strg, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 8,064 ACTIVE carriers operating 60–180 power units (±50% of this carrier's 120 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Western Star | 32 | |
| Strg | 6 | |
| Mack | 5 | |
| Loak | 2 | |
| Peterbilt | 2 | |
| Smithco | 2 | |
| Talb | 2 | |
| Trlk | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.18 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 21 | — | 0.82 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 12.66 | 13 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (51 rows) View all 51 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88239966 | Jun 25, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87283610 | Mar 12, 2026 | IA | 3 | HWY |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 87225709 | Mar 5, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2RG | No |
| 87042939 | Feb 12, 2026 | IA | 3 | HIGHWAY 18 EB |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 86875783 | Jan 22, 2026 | IA | 3 | US HWY 52 DECORAH |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86738165 | Jan 6, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86429462 | Nov 21, 2025 | MN | 3 | HARMONY MN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86298048 | Nov 11, 2025 | IA | 3 | HWY 52 |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86298113 | Nov 10, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86032751 | Oct 10, 2025 | IA | 3 | HWY 3 WB |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 85736103 | Sep 5, 2025 | IA | 3 | HWY 3 WB |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 85694220 | Sep 4, 2025 | IA | 3 | HWY 18 |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 85207309 | Jul 14, 2025 | IA | 3 | HWY |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85072935 | Jun 26, 2025 | IA | 3 | HWY 150 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 84707584 | May 12, 2025 | MN | 3 | ZUMBRO FALLS MN |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 84627042 | May 8, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84626988 | May 6, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 84430340 | Apr 16, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 83590842 | Jan 10, 2025 | IA | 3 | HWY 9 DECORAH |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 83487568 | Dec 23, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83343848 | Dec 6, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2RG, 392.2-SLLS2, 396.17C | No |
| 83215896 | Nov 18, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83038524 | Oct 29, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Strg
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 83038091 | Oct 25, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2RG, 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 82978081 | Oct 22, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.16, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
Recent Crashes (28 rows) View all 28 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA2501515056 | Nov 26, 2025 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2501483466 | May 21, 2025 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2401438167 | Aug 19, 2024 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2401434676 | Jul 17, 2024 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2401429615 | Jun 28, 2024 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2401411547 | Mar 4, 2024 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2301372002 | Jul 17, 2023 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2301366461 | Jun 15, 2023 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2201302478 | May 25, 2022 | IA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2201301536 | May 17, 2022 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2101269829 | Nov 2, 2021 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2101253765 | Jul 26, 2021 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2101252621 | Jul 26, 2021 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2101241352 | May 21, 2021 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2001192549 | Sep 29, 2020 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1801076534 | Nov 1, 2018 | IA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IA1801064606 | Aug 22, 2018 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1801054265 | Jun 22, 2018 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1600939230 | Sep 6, 2016 | IA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA1600932952 | Jul 27, 2016 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1600928320 | Jun 27, 2016 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0152510183 | Sep 1, 2015 | MN | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| IA1500868510 | Jul 1, 2015 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1400812153 | Aug 7, 2014 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1300748113 | Jul 11, 2013 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2013 | MC833833-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH2530097A | 91X | $3,000,000 | Feb 28, 2020 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 9C567007 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 28, 2016 | Feb 28, 2020 | REPLACED |
| BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAP 3 589 608 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2013 | Feb 28, 2016 | REPLACED |
| BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAP 3 589 608 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2013 | Apr 15, 2016 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 28, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Apr 15, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 28, 2016
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Feb 28, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2013
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HWY 3 WB | IA | 3 | 0 |
| HWY | IA | 2 | 0 |
| US HWY 52 DECORAH | IA | 2 | 0 |
| HIGHWAY 18 EB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 150 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 18 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 52 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 9 DECORAH | IA | 1 | 0 |
| I-35 SB | IA | 1 | 1 |
| US HWY 63 LIME SPRINGS | IA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC833833
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ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,587 carriers served
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51 inspections
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28 reportable crashes
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How to verify SKYLINE MATERIALS LTD
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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