PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC
USDOT 260974 • 104 BLACKHAWK ST, REINBECK, IA, 50669
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-175570 | REVOKED | Feb 12, 2007 | Aug 8, 2022 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EAU753420 | ON FILE | May 23, 2016 | Jan 5, 2018 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 41 UEN QU2152 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 29, 2022 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 9267066-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2010 | May 19, 2016 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 9267066-00 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VTJ-CAP-3510A26A-TIL-06 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2007 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VTJ-CAP-3510A26A-TIL-06 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2007 | Jul 28, 2010 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 3707065 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2002 | Feb 3, 2007 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 60060739 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 60-060 739 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 810-381K0287-TIL-97 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1997 | Aug 10, 2001 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2AB-11786596800 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1989 | Jul 1, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 41 UEN QU2152 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY | EAU753420 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 5, 2018 | Jan 5, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 9267066-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2016 | May 19, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 9267066-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | VTJ-CAP-3510A26A-TIL-06 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2010 | Jul 28, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | VTJ-CAP-3510A26A-TIL-06 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 3707065 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2007 | Feb 3, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60060739 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2002 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 810-381K0287-TIL-97 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2001 | Aug 10, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60-060 739 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 2AB-11786596800 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 1997 | Jul 1, 1997 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-175570 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-175570 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC175570 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 17, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC175570 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC175570 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2016 |
| MC175570 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2010 |
| MC175570 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 21, 2007 | REVOKED | Aug 8, 2022 |
| MC175570 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 17, 2001 |
| MC175570 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 28, 1984 | REVOKED | Feb 12, 2007 |
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
10 states • 138 inspections
Violation Summary (200 violations from latest 100 of 138 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 27 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 13 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 10 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 10 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 8 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 6 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 5 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 2 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 2 | 2 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25F | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-ML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130B | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128 | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BLPW | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A4 | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13C1 | No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13D2 | Improper Lower Rear Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13(a) | Retro-reflective sheeting/reflex reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (138 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | No city county crash | PIONEER TRAIL | ...004430 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Dec 8, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | No city county crash | I 380 SB 9.5MM | ...010819 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Aug 19, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | No city county crash | I 80 WB 135MM | ...023318 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Jul 10, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DES MOINES | 6TH AVE MEASURING 69 FEET SOUT | ...010818 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Jun 13, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DES MOINES | RAMP IA 5 N TO 85TH AVE, N | ...031357 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| May 29, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | no city county crash | 170TH ST AND US 218 N | ...033623 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Apr 23, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | AMES | SOUTH DAYTON AVE | ...020236 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Dec 19, 2024 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH SIOUX CITY | N DERBY LN | ...020808 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Nov 26, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TAMA | 300 BLK S STATE ST | ...020807 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Nov 8, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | US 63 N | ...041822 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Sep 27, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | US 275 N | ...025023 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Sep 16, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COUNCIL BLUFFS | RAMP I 29 S TO US 275 N AND RA | ...006380 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Aug 9, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CEDAR RAPIDS | I 380 S | ...308173 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Jun 19, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I80 EB MM 209 | ...010820 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Jun 13, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HIGHWAY V18 | ...458339 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Apr 30, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | RAMP I 29 S TO US 275 N | ...004430 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Oct 6, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CEDAR FALLS | IA 27 N AND GREENHILL RD | ...011655 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Aug 17, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | AMES | 580TH AVE | ...031357 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Aug 15, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORTH LIBERTY | FOREVERGREEN RD | ...031360 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Aug 4, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LA PORTE | US 218 N | ...451955 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Jun 27, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST BURLINGTON | NORTH GEAR AVE MEASURING 1822 | ...020236 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| May 20, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | COUNCIL BLUFFS | I80 EAST 5MM | ...010825 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Oct 12, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WATERLOO | EAST ORANGE RD AND DYSART RD | ...003267 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Aug 2, 2022 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | 170TH ST AND US 61 N AND STONY | ...010818 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Jun 21, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 17500 MILE GRUNDY RD | ...011655 | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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