EKS TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 2088913 • 5500 OLD LAKEPORT RD, SIOUX CITY, IA, 51106
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0007719 | ON FILE | Jan 20, 2017 | Feb 6, 2018 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI0007719 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2017 | Jan 20, 2018 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0022718 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2015 | Jan 20, 2017 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP08079A | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2014 | Jan 20, 2015 |
| CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CA 8394620 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2012 | Jan 20, 2012 |
| CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CA 8394620 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2012 | Jan 20, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0007719 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 2018 | Feb 6, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0007719 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2018 | Jan 20, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0022718 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2017 | Jan 20, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP08079A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2015 | Jan 20, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | CA 8394620 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2014 | Jan 20, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | CA 8394620 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2012 | Jan 20, 2012 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC728895 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 26, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC728895 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 26, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC728895 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Dec 2, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC728895 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | DISMISSED | Dec 2, 2010 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
23 states • 66 inspections
Violation Summary (47 violations from 66 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55B-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (66 inspections)
Showing 50 of 66
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2022 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CONGRESS (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...662972 | EKS TRUCKING LLC |
| Jul 18, 2022 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-80 \ 100 FT \ 2 \MM151 | ...607134 | EKS TRUCKING LLC |
| Jan 6, 2020 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2016 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records