AIM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC
USDOT 2609387 • 1459 W AIRLINE HWY, WATERLOO, IA, 50703
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-913467 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 28, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT5013333123 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFI0000257 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6508964 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z55244 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3714628 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2016 | Jan 28, 2016 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3714628 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2016 | Jan 12, 2016 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3714628 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2016 | Jan 20, 2016 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3714628 | REPLACED | Jan 15, 2016 | Jan 12, 2016 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-04740-16 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 2016 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3714628 | CANCELLED | May 7, 2015 | Jan 15, 2016 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3714628 | REPLACED | May 7, 2015 | Jan 12, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT5013333123 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LFI0000257 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6508964 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z55244 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-04740-16 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3714628 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2016 | Jan 28, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3714628 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2016 | Jan 20, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3714628 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2016 | Jan 15, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3714628 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2016 | Jan 12, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3714628 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2016 | Jan 12, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3714628 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 2016 | Jan 12, 2016 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC913467 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2023 |
| MC913467 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 13, 2015 | — | 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
27 states • 117 inspections
Violation Summary (74 violations from latest 100 of 117 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83G | Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A2II | 395.8A2II | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 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 (117 inspections)
Showing 50 of 117
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 61 | ...JM6437 | AIM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Nov 3, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-10 | ...955595 | AIM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Oct 9, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I035 | ...198688 | AIM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 15, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EVANSDALE | LAFAYETTE RD | ...608621 | AIM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Oct 13, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CEDAR RAPIDS | I380 N//7TH ST NE | ...GK1509 | AIM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 10, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN ANTONIO | 12800 STATE HWY 16 | ...JL1253 | AIM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Nov 1, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RIO GRANDE CITY | W 2798 83 HWY | ...JP9440 | AIM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
| Aug 27, 2020 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2020 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2019 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2018 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2015 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events