ABSOLUTE GROUP INC
GRANGER, IA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ABSOLUTE GROUP INC (USDOT 2588161) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): JASON COLLINS (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2588161/ As of: Jul 19, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 6.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 31.3% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=31153 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 3, 2022
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Process AgentTRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC907445ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 4 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 42 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 25 | 25 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 8% | 12% | 100% |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
ABSOLUTE GROUP INC is a motor carrier based in GRANGER, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2588161. 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 33 power units and 105 drivers, with 42 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 31.3%. 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.
ABSOLUTE GROUP INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 33 power units and 105 drivers, based in Granger, IA. Across 29 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 17.2% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
29 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 142% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IA (29 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
17.2% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (68.2% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 33 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 105 drivers; Ram, Kenworth, and Titan are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 31,153 ACTIVE carriers operating 16–50 power units (±50% of this carrier's 33 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (IA) | 25 | 4 | 16.0% | Jun 6, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.21 | 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 | 11 | — | 3.78 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 4.00 | 4 | — | 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 (42 rows) View all 42 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88062839 | Jun 6, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 87283740 | Mar 12, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG2 | No |
| 86297831 | Nov 7, 2025 | IA | 2 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 391.41A, 393.100B-C, 392.2IN | Yes |
| 86197266 | Oct 29, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86095635 | Oct 17, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 86022657 | Oct 8, 2025 | IA | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.8, 392.2IN, 393.95A | No |
| 85991922 | Oct 7, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85505676 | Aug 13, 2025 | IA | 1 | ia-28---i80-wb-mm-44-avoca |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85019488 | Jun 18, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84852820 | Jun 2, 2025 | IA | 2 | IA141E-MM154 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.43D, 177.834A-HMC, 392.82DUMT | Yes |
| 84852727 | May 28, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2IN, 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 84716630 | May 16, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 391.41A, 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2IN | Yes |
| 84503438 | Apr 24, 2025 | IA | 1 | ia-10---i35-nb-mm-30-osceola |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84340709 | Apr 7, 2025 | IA | 1 | ia-28---i80-wb-mm-44-avoca |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.130, 393.9 | Yes |
| 84228204 | Mar 25, 2025 | IA | 1 | ia-28---i80-wb-mm-44-avoca |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83537737 | Jan 3, 2025 | IA | 1 | ia-10---i35-nb-mm-30-osceola |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.95A | No |
| 83465614 | Dec 13, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83343969 | Dec 6, 2024 | IA | 3 | IA 141 E |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 83289085 | Nov 27, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 83002045 | Oct 24, 2024 | IA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.16B, 392.16 | No |
| 82683436 | Sep 16, 2024 | IA | 1 | ia-28---i80-wb-mm-44-avoca |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82734106 | Sep 11, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82557894 | Aug 30, 2024 | IA | 2 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.9(a)(1), 392.2 | No |
| 82537431 | Aug 29, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.16(b), 392.16(a) | No |
| 82315428 | Aug 5, 2024 | IA | 3 | HWY 141 EB MM 148 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA2401461678 | Nov 22, 2024 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2401421101 | May 8, 2024 | IA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2301365010 | Jun 7, 2023 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2201323603 | Oct 11, 2022 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2022 | MC907445-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| May 4, 2015 | MC907445-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 4425283 | 91X | $1,000,000 | May 3, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CAP | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 15, 2022 | May 3, 2022 | REPLACED |
| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CAP | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 15, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 013 86 77 | BIPD | — | Feb 3, 2016 | May 30, 2015 | REPLACED |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 038 41 31 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 30, 2015 | Apr 4, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 013 86 77 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 3, 2015 | Feb 3, 2016 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 16, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
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May 26, 2022
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May 3, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Apr 25, 2022
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Apr 11, 2022
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Apr 11, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 4, 2022insuranceCANCEL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 3, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
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May 30, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HWY 141 EB MM 148 | IA | 2 | 0 |
| HWY 20 WB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| IA 141 E | IA | 1 | 0 |
| IA141E-MM154 | IA | 1 | 1 |
| I-80 WB AT HWY 31 | NE | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 3 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(b) | Operating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained. | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC907445
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BIPD policy on file
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TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,587 carriers served
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42 inspections
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4 reportable crashes
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