GOETTSCH DISPATCH INC
USDOT 2481618 • 200 MAIN ST, GALVA, IA, 51020
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-858848 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z66020 | ON FILE | Mar 15, 2020 | Mar 15, 2021 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z66020 | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 2020 | Apr 14, 2021 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA- Z66020 | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 2017 | Mar 15, 2020 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z40510 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2016 | Mar 15, 2017 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP09230A | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2014 | Mar 15, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP09230A | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2014 | Mar 15, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z66020 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 2021 | Apr 14, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z66020 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA- Z66020 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2020 | Mar 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z40510 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2017 | Mar 15, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP09230A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2016 | Mar 15, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP09230A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2014 | Mar 15, 2014 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC858848 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 26, 2014 | — | 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
4 states • 34 inspections
Violation Summary (53 violations from 34 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 5 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (34 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | No city county crash | 92ND AVE AND 630TH ST | ...824579 | GOETTSCH DISPATCH INC |
| Mar 21, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US 20 E | ...174558 | GOETTSCH DISPATCH INC |
| Jan 16, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US 20 W/ARMSTRONG | ...763891 | GOETTSCH DISPATCH INC |
| Feb 7, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 12, 2019 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 19, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2016 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 17, 2016 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2015 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records