ALLEN VAN AERNAM
USDOT 1978676 • DBA: VAN AERNAM TRUCKING • 60425 HIGHLAND RD, ATLANTIC, IA, 50022
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
1,978,676
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7122493254
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
510,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
60425 HIGHLAND RD, ATLANTIC, IA, 50022
Contact
Phone: 7122493254
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 14.3%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 7.6 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Feb 28, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1278169 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 3, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM057879-02 | ON FILE | Feb 28, 2025 | Feb 28, 2026 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM057879-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA965082798 | REPLACED | May 17, 2023 | Feb 28, 2024 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 52-046188-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 21, 2021 | Mar 31, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM057879-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM057879-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2025 | Feb 28, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA965082798 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 52-046188-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1278169 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1278169 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2026 |
| MC1278169 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2025 |
| MC1278169 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 18, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC1278169 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 30, 2021 | REVOKED | Apr 10, 2023 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
30%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
13%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
7
Violations
4
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
14.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
2
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 7 of 7 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 7 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (4 violations from 7 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.45A-MCEM | No medical exam certificate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
14.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+7.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
0.57vs nat'l 1.80
-1.23 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 (7 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2025 | 85655741 | US 34 | IL | Level 3 | EBY SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 85506086 | Roadside | NE | Level 3 | MHEB SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 83105811 | FINNEY COUNTY - 055 | KS | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.45A-MCEM, 392.2-SLLIRP | Yes |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 82433128 | BEAVER WV | WV | Level 3 | EBY M.H. SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 20, 2023 | 80450763 | Roadside | NE | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 79407314 | PRINCETON | WV | Level 3 | WILX SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 79445197 | INTERSTATE 80 | NE | Level 3 | WILX SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
4 total · 25.0% OOS
2024-082025-09
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Driver Fitness2 · 1 OOS
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2
Crash History (2 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2020 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 1, 2014 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Feb 28, 2026
InsuranceInsurance cancel
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN • BIPD/Primary
Feb 28, 2025
InsuranceInsurance cancel
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN • BIPD/Primary
Feb 28, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 31, 2023
InsuranceInsurance cancel
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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