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MAIN TRANSPORT LLC

BUFFALO CENTER, IA

USDOT 2184491 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: RANDY MAIN General Freight Liquids / Gases Grain / Feed / Hay Based in BUFFALO CENTER, IA Grade A · 94
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Sep 15, 2021
Coverage resumed · Jun 13, 2023
Contract (Property) reinstated · Jun 14, 2023
Policy effective · Jun 13, 2024
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 46 days Jul 31, 2021 → Sep 15, 2021
  • Prior insurance gap · 603 days Oct 18, 2021 → Jun 13, 2023
  • Contract (Property) gap · 674 days Inactive Aug 9, 2021 → reinstated Jun 14, 2023
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
Company officer: RANDY MAIN
Cargo: General Freight, Liquids / Gases, Grain / Feed / Hay
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — MAIN TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 2184491)
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: $750,000
Officer(s): RANDY MAIN (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 46 days — Jul 31, 2021 → Sep 15, 2021
  • Prior insurance gap · 603 days — Oct 18, 2021 → Jun 13, 2023
  • Contract (Property) gap · 674 days — Inactive Aug 9, 2021 → reinstated Jun 14, 2023

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2184491/
As of: Jul 17, 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 A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 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
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240453 same-size ACTIVE peers.

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: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 2184491
Company officer RANDY MAIN
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Liquids / Gases, Grain / Feed / Hay
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 55,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (641) 425-5235
Email: [email protected]
Physical
6483 HWY 9
BUFFALO CENTER, IA 50424
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 2184491
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 55,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 1 0 0

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

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
1 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MAIN TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in BUFFALO CENTER, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2184491. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 1 roadside inspection on file. 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

MAIN TRANSPORT LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 4 years on FMCSA's records, based in Buffalo Center, IA. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 1 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet); 1 driver.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 240,453 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,453 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,453 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 9, 2021 to Jun 14, 2023 (674 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 31, 2021 to Sep 15, 2021 (46 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 18, 2021 to Jun 13, 2023 (603 days)
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Brenner 1
Kenworth 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 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
80678150 Jan 22, 2024 IA 3 HIGHWAY 17 SB
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FW3545 · 1XKDDU9X46R155446
2 390.3(e), 392.2 Yes
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
ND0000281920 Jul 2, 2013 ND 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC758454
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

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

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC758454 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

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
Jun 14, 2023 MC758454-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Sep 22, 2011 MC758454-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-ZV8572 91X $750,000 Jun 13, 2024 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA970665330 BIPD/Primary — Jun 13, 2023 Jun 13, 2024 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 603 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 18, 2021 to Jun 13, 2023
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP75084A BIPD/Primary — Sep 15, 2021 Oct 18, 2021 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 46 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 31, 2021 to Sep 15, 2021
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X78801 BIPD/Primary — Oct 3, 2017 Jul 31, 2021 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X78801 BIPD/Primary — Sep 15, 2013 Oct 3, 2017 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA9240302 BIPD/Primary — Sep 15, 2011 Sep 15, 2013 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 13, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jun 14, 2023
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Oct 18, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. Oct 18, 2021
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 603 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 13, 2023)
  5. Aug 9, 2021
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  6. Aug 9, 2021
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  7. Aug 9, 2021
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 674 days (through Jun 14, 2023)
  8. Jul 31, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jul 31, 2021
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 46 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 15, 2021)
  10. Oct 3, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Sep 15, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Sep 10, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
HIGHWAY 17 SB IA 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
390.3(e) Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse General/Admin 1 1
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify MAIN TRANSPORT 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 MAIN TRANSPORT LLC

Is MAIN TRANSPORT LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. MAIN TRANSPORT LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2184491 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 MAIN TRANSPORT LLC's safety rating? ▾
MAIN TRANSPORT 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 MAIN TRANSPORT LLC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for MAIN TRANSPORT 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 MAIN TRANSPORT LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
MAIN TRANSPORT LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is MAIN TRANSPORT LLC based? ▾
MAIN TRANSPORT LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 6483 HWY 9, BUFFALO CENTER, Iowa 50424. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MAIN TRANSPORT LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
MAIN TRANSPORT LLC 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 MAIN TRANSPORT LLC operate? ▾
MAIN TRANSPORT LLC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver 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 MAIN TRANSPORT LLC had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for MAIN TRANSPORT LLC 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

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