CEDAR RIVER TRANSPORT LLC

USDOT 2487478 • 2904 JANET DR, WATERLOO, IA, 50703

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
2,487,478
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
3198833682
Power Units (MCS-150)
34
Drivers (MCS-150)
31
MCS-150 Mileage
2,099,840
Physical Address
2904 JANET DR, WATERLOO, IA, 50703
Contact

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: Sep 20, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-898345ACTIVEUnknownSep 18, 2023

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLFO0007215ON FILESep 20, 2022Sep 20, 2023

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLFO0007215REPLACEDSep 16, 2022Sep 20, 2022
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0135254001REPLACEDSep 20, 2019Sep 16, 2022
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0135254001REPLACEDSep 20, 2019Sep 20, 2019
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP43827ACANCELLEDSep 20, 2018Oct 21, 2019
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP43827AREPLACEDSep 20, 2018Sep 20, 2019
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN229903REPLACEDJan 30, 2018Sep 20, 2018
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 3462108REPLACEDJan 30, 2015Jan 30, 2018

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLFO0007215BIPD/PrimarySep 20, 2023Sep 20, 2023
TERM/REPLNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLFO0007215BIPD/PrimarySep 20, 2022Sep 20, 2022
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0135254001BIPD/PrimarySep 16, 2022Sep 16, 2022
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP43827ABIPD/PrimaryOct 21, 2019Oct 21, 2019
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0135254001BIPD/PrimarySep 20, 2019Sep 20, 2019
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP43827ABIPD/PrimarySep 20, 2019Sep 20, 2019
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN229903BIPD/PrimarySep 20, 2018Sep 20, 2018
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 3462108BIPD/PrimaryJan 30, 2018Jan 30, 2018

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC898345COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 24, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 18, 2023
MC898345MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 30, 2015Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
10%
Unsafe Driving
49%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
90
Violations
101
15 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
8.9%
Driver OOS %
4.4%
Power Units (MCS-150)
34
Drivers (MCS-150)
31
Crash Records
6

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
3
Jun
4
Jul
4
Aug
3
Sep
1
Oct
6
Nov
3
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
4
Mar
4
Apr
3
May
1
Jun
4
Jul
5
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
3
Nov
5
Dec
2
Jan
4
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 90 of 90 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

15 states90 inspections

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Violation Summary (101 violations from 90 inspections)

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Violation Summary (101 violations from 90 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.70Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit507Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS44Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)40Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8EFalse record of duty status3110Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E1-PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A3IIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal21Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i)395.3(a)(3)(i)21Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.17390.1710General/Admin
FMCSR:393.55C2Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9AA1392.9AA111Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.20(b)Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained103Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit117Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(2)Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:383.51(a)CDL disqualification - major offense1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued11Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
8.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
-14.5 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.4%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.3 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.12vs nat'l 1.80
-0.68 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 (90 inspections)

Showing 50 of 90

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Inspection History (90 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 4, 202687512142RoadsideIALevel 3HYUN SEMI-TRAILER2Details unavailableNo
Mar 14, 202687301666LOVE PORT OF ENTRYOKLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 26, 202687164227NEOSHO COUNTY - 133KSLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 21, 20268711504001 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVILIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 16, 202687111829MOORHEAD MNMNLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS3, 395.3A2-HOSPDNo
Feb 3, 202686956892HWY 63, BLOOMFIELD,IOWAIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS3, 395.8EYes
Jan 7, 202686738049RoadsideIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS3No
Jan 5, 202686712527VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Dec 18, 20258664151916 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDONIALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.22H4, 395.8E1-PCNo
Dec 10, 202586541982HWY 218 SBIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1390.17No
Dec 7, 202586519735RoadsideTXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 5, 20258650737239 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER5393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55C2, 393.55C1Yes
Dec 1, 202586501207WEST LAKELAND MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 25, 202586430580PLEASANT PRAIRIE WIWILevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Nov 19, 202586361389LONDONKYLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLNo
Nov 12, 202586294068VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 2, 202585959689COLOMA WIWILevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER2392.9AA1, 392.2-SLLS3Yes
Aug 28, 202585617831SISSETON SDSDLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 23, 202585605751SIOUX FALLS SDSDLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 21, 202585613976ERSKINE MNMNLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER2393.47E, 393.53B-BNo
Aug 19, 202585540851BERTHOLD NDNDLevel 2WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 13, 202585490738VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Jul 31, 202585370668SISSETON SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 29, 202585347524VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 24, 202585338995RoadsideIALevel 3VANR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS2, 395.24C2IIINo
Jul 2, 202585159515WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 19, 202585010106VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER4383.23A2-LCDLNP, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95FYes
May 21, 202584779867JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 14, 20258468240839 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
May 14, 202584682229HWY 20IALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLSWZNo
Apr 28, 202584550413BEAVER DAM WIWILevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Apr 25, 202584567207COTULLA REST AREA IHTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 16, 202584430342RoadsideIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS3No
Apr 8, 202584347721ST CLAIR MOMOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR8395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLIFTANo
Mar 25, 202584250734HAZEL GREEN WIWILevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 393.55E-BNo
Mar 11, 202584101215VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 7, 202584079917HWY 92 OSKALOOSAIALevel 3HYUN SEMI-TRAILER4395.24C2III, 395.8E1-PC, 396.17CNo
Mar 6, 20258406249039 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2RGNo
Feb 24, 20258395754016 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDONIALevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER7395.8E, 393.9T, 393.9TSNo
Feb 12, 202583895800IH35 NBTXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 21, 202583673573WOODSON COUNTY - 207KSLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 9, 202583576743SB I35 HANLONTOWNIALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 18, 20248346602901 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVILIALevel 3STOU SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 9, 202483349057VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 9, 202483374357OCONOMOWOC WIWILevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LILNo
Nov 25, 202483237096VAN BUREN ARARLevel 1VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45D-BAALYes
Nov 20, 20248321585539 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR4393.60D, 393.60C, 393.9TSYes
Nov 12, 202483129340JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 12, 202483190158WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 5, 202483081602VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

66 total · 12.1% OOS
2024-062026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
6

Crash History (6 records)

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Crash History (6 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Aug 8, 2025KSTOW00ANTHONYK044...NB5454CEDAR RIVER TRANSPORT LLC
Aug 8, 2023MNTOW00SHAKOPEEStagecoach Rd...JS6968CEDAR RIVER TRANSPORT LLC
May 31, 2023IATOW00I 80 W @252...009948CEDAR RIVER TRANSPORT LLC
Jan 23, 2023IATOW00ANKENY1700 BLK SW STATE ST...NP6981CEDAR RIVER TRANSPORT LLC
May 29, 2020TXTOW00
Apr 25, 2020IATOW00

Compliance Timeline

15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Aug 8, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in KS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 20, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 18, 2023
Authority
Aug 8, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 31, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 23, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 20, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 16, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 29, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 25, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 21, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 20, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 20, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 20, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 30, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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