POTTER TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 262859 • 18725 HWY 87, BOONVILLE, MO, 65233
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RET0000068 | ON FILE | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT7503031301-011 | ON FILE | Dec 15, 2001 | Apr 25, 2011 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZE5876 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2019 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3042862 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2018 | Dec 15, 2019 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3042862 | REPLACED | Dec 15, 2014 | Dec 15, 2018 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7503034601-011 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2001 | Dec 15, 2014 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | CARGO | NO202 0025 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 1990 | Dec 15, 2001 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | N0202 00 25 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 1989 | Dec 15, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | RET0000068 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZE5876 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3042862 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2019 | Dec 15, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3042862 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2018 | Dec 15, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7503034601-011 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2014 | Dec 15, 2014 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7503031301-011 | CARGO | Apr 25, 2011 | Apr 25, 2011 |
| CANCEL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | N0202 00 25 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 15, 2001 | Dec 15, 2001 |
| CANCEL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | NO202 0025 | CARGO | Dec 15, 2001 | Dec 15, 2001 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-177315 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC177315 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2014 |
| MC177315 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2014 |
| MC177315 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jul 11, 1995 | REVOKED | Dec 4, 2013 |
| MC177315 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 24, 1990 | — | Unknown |
| MC177315 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 6, 1985 | — | 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
7 states • 49 inspections
Violation Summary (97 violations from 49 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 15 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 7 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 5 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (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 Tim | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 4 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 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:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3B2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 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 (49 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST DES MOINES | 3500 I 235 W | ...824591 | POTTER TRANSPORT INC |
| May 19, 2023 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLATHE | HAROLD | ...451158 | POTTER TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 15, 2023 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LINCOLN | W CORNHUSKER HIGHWAY | ...734413 | POTTER TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 13, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IA 5 NB NEAR THE COOPER CREEK | ...734411 | POTTER TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 4, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 48000-BLK HWY 65 | ...451159 | POTTER TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 18, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 29/I 29 | ...451162 | POTTER TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 21, 2020 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2019 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 10, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2016 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2014 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 2, 2014 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2014 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2014 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 18, 2014 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 29, 2013 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2013 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2013 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2013 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2013 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events