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EKS TRUCKING LLC

SIOUX CITY, IA

USDOT 2088913 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: ERIN STRAWN General Freight Produce Meat Cold Food Based in SIOUX CITY, IA Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Jan 20, 2018
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC. Details →
Company officer: ERIN STRAWN
Cargo: General Freight, Produce, Meat, Cold Food
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — EKS TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 2088913)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): ERIN STRAWN (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2088913/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 2088913
In FMCSA records since Oct 25, 2010 (~15y)
MC / docket MC728895
Company officer ERIN STRAWN
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, Meat, Cold Food
Fleet size 12 units
Drivers 12
Annual mileage 2,100,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (712) 823-0106
Email: [email protected]
Physical
5500 OLD LAKEPORT RD
SIOUX CITY, IA 51106
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 2088913
In FMCSA records since Oct 25, 2010 (~15y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 2,100,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 12.5% vs 23.4% -10.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.55 vs 1.80 -1.25
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 12 0 0
Trailers 20 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 72 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 49 49 0
OOS inspections 0 3 0
OOS percentage 0% 6.12% —
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%).

Power Units
12
Drivers
12
Inspections
72
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
12.5%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
4
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

EKS TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in SIOUX CITY, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2088913. 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 12 power units and 12 drivers, with 72 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 12.5%. 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.

Carrier overview

EKS TRUCKING LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 12 drivers, based in Sioux City, IA. Across 46 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 8.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

46 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 109% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NM (12) and UT (6), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

8.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Peterbilt, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 12.5% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
13 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
13 violations
2 OOS · 15.4%
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
New Mexico (NM) 14 1 7.1% Jun 10, 2026
Utah (UT) 7 0 0.0% Jun 9, 2026
South Dakota (SD) 3 0 0.0% Dec 16, 2025
Kansas (KS) 3 0 0.0% Dec 31, 2025
Wyoming (WY) 2 0 0.0% Jan 23, 2025
California (CA) 2 0 0.0% Feb 20, 2025
Colorado (CO) 2 0 0.0% Nov 24, 2025
Missouri (MO) 2 1 50.0% Apr 16, 2026
Mississippi (MS) 2 0 0.0% Jun 12, 2025
Wisconsin (WI) 1 0 0.0% Dec 16, 2025
Arizona (AZ) 1 0 0.0% Jan 8, 2025
Montana (MT) 1 0 0.0% Dec 22, 2025
North Carolina (NC) 1 0 0.0% Nov 24, 2025
North Dakota (ND) 1 0 0.0% Oct 27, 2025
Illinois (IL) 1 0 0.0% Sep 3, 2024
Oklahoma (OK) 1 0 0.0% May 14, 2025
South Carolina (SC) 1 0 0.0% Jun 18, 2026
Idaho (ID) 1 0 0.0% Aug 15, 2025
Iowa (IA) 1 0 0.0% May 13, 2025
Louisiana (LA) 1 0 0.0% Jun 6, 2025
Maryland (MD) 1 1 100.0% Aug 27, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 58
Utility 42
Great Dane 15
Freightliner 5
Brewer Uti 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 0.02 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 8 — 1.84 2 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 11 — 3.42 3 — 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 (72 rows) View all 72 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88183930 Jun 18, 2026 SC 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FT8311 · 1XPBDP9X2ND836879
0 — No
88131453 Jun 10, 2026 NM 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FT4209 · 1XPBD49XXPD802769
0 — No
88094484 Jun 9, 2026 UT 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FT8311 · 1XPBDP9X2ND836879
2 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
88084833 Jun 8, 2026 NM 1 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FP0870 · 1XPBDP9X7MD755388
0 — No
87613792 Apr 16, 2026 MO 1 ST CLAIR MO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FP0870 · 1XPBDP9X7MD755388
4 75A1-TFBMF, 5-HL, 45B2-B-AIR Yes
87608774 Apr 16, 2026 NM 2 LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FB1284 · 1XPBD49X2LD662971
1 75A3 Yes
86885846 Jan 22, 2026 UT 3 BRIGHAM CITY UT
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FB1284 · 1XPBD49X2LD662971
0 — No
86708564 Dec 31, 2025 KS 3 ks-johnson-county---091
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FT4209 · 1XPBD49XXPD802769
0 — No
86693622 Dec 28, 2025 NM 2 RATON PORT OF ENTRY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA LR4455 · 1XPBD49XXLD661471
2 393.95F, 396.17C No
86648873 Dec 22, 2025 MT 1 BILLINGS MT
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FJ4943 · 3AKJHHDR7MSMD9407
0 — No
86614691 Dec 18, 2025 NM 2 OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FB1284 · 1XPBD49X2LD662971
0 — No
86609879 Dec 16, 2025 WI 2 HANCOCK WI
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FP0870 · 1XPBDP9X7MD755388
1 393.55B-B No
86589557 Dec 16, 2025 SD 3 JEFFERSON SD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FS3132 · 1XPBD49X1ND792632
0 — No
86421825 Nov 24, 2025 NC 3 I-85 NORTHBOUND
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FZ8086 · 1XPBD49X8ND792630
0 — No
86418130 Nov 24, 2025 CO 2 FORT COLLINS CO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FS3132 · 1XPBD49X1ND792632
0 — No
86403693 Nov 21, 2025 NM 3 RATON PORT OF ENTRY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FT4209 · 1XPBD49XXPD802769
0 — No
86174626 Oct 27, 2025 ND 3 MOORETON ND
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FB1284 · 1XPBD49X2LD662971
0 — No
86066063 Oct 15, 2025 MO 3 CLARENCE MO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FV6800 · 1XPBD49X1ND792596
1 395.24 No
86052149 Oct 13, 2025 CO 3 HOLLY CO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA LR4455 · 1XPBD49XXLD661471
0 — No
85671703 Sep 2, 2025 NM 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FB1284 · 1XPBD49X2LD662971
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
85643745 Aug 27, 2025 MD 1 FROSTBURG MD
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FJ4943 · 3AKJHHDR7MSMD9407
4 396.5-HL, 393.47A-BCFSAD Yes
85518147 Aug 15, 2025 ID 3 POCATELLO ID
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FZ8086 · 1XPBD49X8ND792630
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
85436457 Aug 5, 2025 UT 3 MONTICELLO UT
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FT8311 · 1XPBDP9X2ND836879
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
87419380 Jul 24, 2025 NM 2 OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA LR4455 · 1XPBD49XXLD661471
0 — No
85266877 Jul 17, 2025 NM 2 OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FT8311 · 1XPBDP9X2ND836879
0 — No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
OH0225247130 Dec 18, 2022 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE0222027949 Jul 18, 2022 NE 0 1 Yes No Injury
WA000EA03364 Jan 6, 2020 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000064011 Aug 21, 2016 MO 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC728895
Active
—
View full authority record →
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 PDF
Jan 26, 2012 MC728895-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CPIA0560117226 91X $750,000 Jan 20, 2018 On file ACTIVE
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY LTI0007719 BIPD/Primary — Jan 20, 2017 Feb 6, 2018 CANCELLED
SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY LTI0007719 BIPD/Primary — Jan 20, 2017 Jan 20, 2018 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0022718 BIPD/Primary — Jan 20, 2015 Jan 20, 2017 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP08079A BIPD/Primary — Jan 20, 2014 Jan 20, 2015 REPLACED
CLASSIC INSURANCE CO CA 8394620 BIPD/Primary — Feb 15, 2012 Jan 20, 2012 REPLACED
CLASSIC INSURANCE CO CA 8394620 BIPD/Primary — Jan 20, 2012 Jan 20, 2014 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 6, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
  2. Jan 20, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
  3. Jan 20, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  4. Jan 20, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. Jan 20, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CLASSIC INSURANCE CO
  6. Jan 26, 2012
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Jan 20, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CLASSIC INSURANCE CO
  8. Dec 2, 2010
    authority
    DISMISSED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 13 0
393.205(a) Wheel/rim cracked or broken Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.22(h)(1) Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual Hours of Service 1 0
395.22(h)(2) Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet Hours of Service 1 0
395.22(h)(3) Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify EKS TRUCKING LLC

  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 EKS TRUCKING LLC

Is EKS TRUCKING LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. EKS TRUCKING LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2088913 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 EKS TRUCKING LLC's safety rating? ▾
EKS TRUCKING LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has EKS TRUCKING LLC had? ▾
72 roadside inspections are on file for EKS TRUCKING LLC 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 EKS TRUCKING LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
EKS TRUCKING LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 12.5% (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 EKS TRUCKING LLC based? ▾
EKS TRUCKING LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5500 OLD LAKEPORT RD, SIOUX CITY, Iowa 51106. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does EKS TRUCKING LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. EKS TRUCKING LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC728895). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does EKS TRUCKING LLC operate? ▾
EKS TRUCKING LLC self-reports 12 power units and 12 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 EKS TRUCKING LLC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for EKS TRUCKING LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring 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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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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