POLO TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
USDOT 2641953 • 3556 TURNBERRY DRIVE, WATERLOO, IA, 50701
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-920824 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 15, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6522205 | ON FILE | Jul 17, 2024 | Jul 17, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF012782 | REPLACED | Jul 17, 2023 | Jul 17, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0003900 | REPLACED | Jul 17, 2022 | Jul 17, 2023 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GFL0001282 | REPLACED | Jul 17, 2021 | Jul 17, 2022 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0003889 | REPLACED | Jul 17, 2020 | Jul 17, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP32036A | CANCELLED | Jul 17, 2017 | Jul 17, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2577049 | CANCELLED | Jul 17, 2015 | Jul 16, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6522205 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2025 | Jul 17, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF012782 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2024 | Jul 17, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0003900 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2023 | Jul 17, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GFL0001282 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2022 | Jul 17, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0003889 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2021 | Jul 17, 2021 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP32036A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2020 | Jul 17, 2020 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2577049 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2017 | Jul 16, 2017 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC920824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2020 |
| MC920824 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 19, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 27, 2017 |
| MC920824 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 23, 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
18 states • 69 inspections
Violation Summary (51 violations from 69 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.71H | 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:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (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 a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 (69 inspections)
Showing 50 of 69
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LIBERTY | IS 35 | ...UJ2534 | POLO TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Jan 3, 2024 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHECOTAH PD | US HWY 69 (NORTHBOUND) | ...LR3075 | POLO TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Oct 25, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PASADENA | 3900 BELTWAY 8 HWY | ...LX7343 | POLO TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Aug 12, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT PLEASANT | N 2000 JEFFERSON | ...LR3075 | POLO TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC |
| Nov 19, 2019 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records