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  • Contract authority is currently revoked as of Dec 15, 2014 · Docket MC686771.

PARADISE TRUCKING INC

CHARTER OAK, IA

USDOT 1854276 Active Based in CHARTER OAK, IA

PARADISE TRUCKING INC is a motor carrier based in CHARTER OAK, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1854276. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of C. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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 Overview

PARADISE TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 11 years on FMCSA's records, based in Charter Oak, IA. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Power Units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections
14
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
25.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
4 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active

Active filings

Process Agent
TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC
BOC-3 on file

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 125% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (2) and NE (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (68.4% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 4 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Kenworth, Timp, and Wilx are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 25.0% vs 23.4% +1.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.00 vs 1.80 +0.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC
Serves 40,617 carriers
Location & Contact
2215 170TH ST
CHARTER OAK, IA 51439
Phone: 7122696022
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 1854276
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 529,552 mi
Safety Rating C

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 25.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 338,685 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 338,685 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
25%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 338,685 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +25 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 15, 2014 to Mar 16, 2020 (1918 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 8, 2014 to Mar 13, 2020 (1922 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-06 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
13 violations
1 OOS · 7.7%
Unsafe Driving
4 violations
Hours of Service
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Oklahoma (OK) 2 0 0.0% Jan 20, 2026
Nebraska (NE) 2 0 0.0% Jan 5, 2026
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% Apr 14, 2025
Iowa (IA) 1 0 0.0% Jun 10, 2024
Texas (TX) 1 0 0.0% Nov 5, 2025
Sinaloa (MS) 1 0 0.0% May 12, 2026
Kentucky (KY) 1 1 100.0% Dec 12, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Timpte 10
Kenworth 8
International 3
Peterbilt 3
Wilson 3
Timpte In 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87851114 May 12, 2026 MS 1 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FY6942 · 1XP5D69XXYN514738
2 392.2-SLLS3, 393.60C No
86839630 Jan 20, 2026 OK 3 —
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
IA LR4291 · 1XKWDR9X6XR820564
0 — No
86708779 Jan 5, 2026 NE 3 WAVERLY WEST BOUND
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FY6942 · 1XP5D69XXYN514738
0 — No
86551527 Dec 12, 2025 KY 1 KUTTAWA
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
IA LR1426 · 1XKWDR9X5XJ819825
5 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 392.2-SLL Yes
86300605 Nov 5, 2025 TX 2 TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALE
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
IA LR1426 · 1XKWDR9X5XJ819825
6 393.47E, 393.55E, 393.9 No
86169413 Oct 28, 2025 OK 3 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FY6942 · 1XP5D69XXYN514738
2 392.2-SLLS2, 396.17C-PI No
84403887 Apr 14, 2025 MO 2 EAGLEVILLE MO
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FY8734 · 1XKAD29X3TR724791
4 393.95F, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.9A-LFTSI No
82644934 Sep 12, 2024 NE 1 NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUND
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FH7461 · 1XKWD49XX5J978162
0 — No
81842415 Jun 10, 2024 IA 3 —
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FH7461 · 1XKWD49XX5J978162
1 392.16(a) No
81471488 Apr 26, 2024 IA 3 HWY 20 WB
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FH7461 · 1XKWD49XX5J978162
1 392.2 No
80904428 Feb 20, 2024 KS 2 BELLEVILLE
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FH7462 · 3HSDJAPR8FN531334
4 393.11, 393.9(a), 393.205(a) No
80780169 Feb 6, 2024 MN 3 WORTHINGTON SCALE
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FH7461 · 1XKWD49XX5J978162
0 — No
80636542 Jan 17, 2024 AL 1 WEIGH STATION
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FW3769 · 2HSFTASR2XC041257
3 396.3(a)(1), 393.53(b), 393.47(e) Yes
79123850 Jul 12, 2023 CO 1 DUMONT POE EB
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FW3769 · 2HSFTASR2XC041257
6 393.45(b)(2), 395.8, 396.5(b) Yes
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TN0400118399 Jul 17, 2024 TN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
GA0008964463 Apr 5, 2023 GA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
FL8570442300 Apr 3, 2020 FL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IA1400797646 May 5, 2014 IA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
CONTRACT
MC686771
Revoked
Granted Dec 15, 2014 Revoked Dec 15, 2014
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Dec 15, 2014 MC686771 Contract REVOKED Dec 15, 2014
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Mar 16, 2020 MC686771-P REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Feb 25, 2020 MC686771 NC REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Sep 15, 2009 MC686771-P CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA1899722 BIPD/Primary Mar 13, 2020 Mar 13, 2020 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA01899772 BIPD/Primary Mar 13, 2020 Mar 5, 2021 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 1922 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 8, 2014 to Mar 13, 2020
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 3343485 BIPD/Primary Nov 11, 2014 Dec 8, 2014 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN154477 BIPD/Primary Sep 9, 2014 Nov 11, 2014 CANCELLED
INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 2624369 BIPD/Primary Sep 9, 2010 Sep 9, 2014 CANCELLED
CLASSIC INSURANCE CO CA 4343932 BIPD/Primary Sep 9, 2009 Sep 9, 2010 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 5, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Mar 16, 2020
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Mar 13, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Dec 15, 2014
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Dec 15, 2014
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  6. Dec 15, 2014
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 1918 days (through Mar 16, 2020)
  7. Dec 8, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Dec 8, 2014
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1922 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 13, 2020)
  9. Nov 11, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Oct 28, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Sep 9, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Sep 8, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Sep 9, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CLASSIC INSURANCE CO
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
WEIGH STATION AL 1 1
DUMONT POE EB CO 1 1
HWY 20 WB IA 1 0
BELLEVILLE KS 1 0
KUTTAWA KY 1 1
WORTHINGTON SCALE MN 1 0
EAGLEVILLE MO MO 1 0
NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUND NE 1 0
WAVERLY WEST BOUND NE 1 0
TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALE TX 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) Hours of Service 3 0
393.11 Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
396.5(b) Fuel system leak Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.205(a) Wheel/rim defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) Steering system components worn Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.78 Windshield condition defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify PARADISE TRUCKING INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about PARADISE TRUCKING INC

Is PARADISE TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. PARADISE TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1854276 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is PARADISE TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾
PARADISE TRUCKING INC's FMCSA safety rating is C. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has PARADISE TRUCKING INC had? ▾
14 roadside inspections are on file for PARADISE TRUCKING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is PARADISE TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
PARADISE TRUCKING INC's peak out-of-service rate is 25.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is PARADISE TRUCKING INC based? ▾
PARADISE TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2215 170TH ST, CHARTER OAK, Iowa 51439. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does PARADISE TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
PARADISE TRUCKING INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does PARADISE TRUCKING INC operate? ▾
PARADISE TRUCKING INC self-reports 3 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has PARADISE TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for PARADISE TRUCKING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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