PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD
USDOT 265725 • DBA: PDI • 2741 SE PDI PL, ANKENY, IA, 50021
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | T211980 (FAX ACCEPTED) | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2E9 64 50-04 | ON FILE | Oct 4, 2003 | Sep 27, 2018 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | NONE | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Jan 29, 2016 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | T211980 | REPLACED | Jan 14, 2004 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D002A00020 | CANCELLED | Oct 4, 2001 | Oct 29, 2003 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | T21 19 80 | CANCELLED | Jan 14, 1998 | Jan 14, 2004 |
| HAWKEYE SECURITY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | HDS7-099001-21 | REPLACED | Oct 4, 1996 | Oct 4, 2001 |
| HAWKEYE SECURITY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | HDS7-099001-21 | CANCELLED | Oct 4, 1996 | Oct 5, 2001 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 8E80138 | REPLACED | Oct 4, 1986 | Oct 4, 1996 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 8E80138 | CANCELLED | Oct 4, 1986 | Oct 5, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 2E9 64 50-04 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2018 | Sep 27, 2018 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | NONE | SURETY | Jan 29, 2016 | Jan 29, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | T211980 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | T211980 (FAX ACCEPTED) | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | T21 19 80 | SURETY | Jan 14, 2004 | Jan 14, 2004 |
| CANCEL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D002A00020 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2003 | Oct 29, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | HAWKEYE SECURITY INSURANCE CO. | HDS7-099001-21 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2001 | Oct 5, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | HAWKEYE SECURITY INSURANCE CO. | HDS7-099001-21 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2001 | Oct 4, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 8E80138 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 1996 | Oct 5, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 8E80138 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 1996 | Oct 4, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-213495 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-213495 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-213495 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC213495 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Feb 25, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC213495 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Mar 3, 2014 | REVOKED | Feb 8, 2016 |
| MC213495 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Feb 27, 2014 | REVOKED | Feb 8, 2016 |
| MC213495 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Mar 11, 2004 | REVOKED | Dec 9, 2013 |
| MC213495 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 25, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2003 |
| MC213495 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Feb 2, 1998 | REVOKED | Feb 23, 2004 |
| MC213495 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 14, 1991 | — | 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
14 states • 209 inspections
Violation Summary (85 violations from latest 100 of 209 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 16 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 10 | 10 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 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:393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25 | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C1III | Driver failed to add file comment per safety officers request | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75I1 | Operating a CMV while weight carried exceeds tire rating due to under-inflation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.80A | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (209 inspections)
Showing 50 of 209
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | IA | — | 0 | 0 | GRINNELL | RAMP I 80 E TO IA 146 N | — | PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD |
| Dec 18, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | No city county crash | I 35 S/184MM SB | ...403157 | PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD |
| Aug 3, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | No city county crash | RAMP US 30 E TO IA 100 E MEASU | ...469230 | PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD |
| Jun 30, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DES MOINES | US 6 W MEASURING 46 FEET EAST | ...248931 | PDI |
| Jun 10, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Mineral Twp | I-80 | ...992101 | PDI |
| Mar 5, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALLEMAN | I 80 W (146MM) | ...203701 | PDI |
| Oct 20, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST JOSEPH | CST WOODBINE RD | ...416072 | PDI |
| Sep 24, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IA 146 N | ...204217 | PDI |
| Jul 7, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | I 35 N | ...204221 | PDI |
| Jun 8, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST DES MOINES | RAMP I 35 N TO I 235 EB | ...271627 | PDI |
| Jan 27, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ADAIR | I 80 W | ...991889 | PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD |
| Dec 7, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CORNING | NOTCHWOOD AVE AND US 34 E | ...204218 | PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD |
| Apr 22, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FARIBAULT | SB I-35 59 MM | ...KA7712 | PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD |
| Feb 28, 2023 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EAGAN | MNTH 55 | ...KA7708 | PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD |
| Feb 2, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBIA | RT TT | ...403163 | PDI |
| Sep 15, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 80 WESTBOUND 131MM | ...271622 | PDI |
| Aug 30, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLOOMINGTON | ISTH EB 494 at E Bush Lake Road | ...271628 | PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD |
| Jun 27, 2022 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLATHE | LONE ELM | ...991890 | PDI |
| May 19, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANKENY | 2700 BLK SW STATE ST | ...172692 | PDI |
| Jan 14, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAGAN | ISTH 494 | ...248932 | PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD |
| Jan 2, 2022 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | INTERSTATE 80 WB ON OVERPASS E | ...KA7710 | PDI |
| Dec 30, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALBERT LEA | I-35 | ...203696 | PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD |
| Jun 12, 2021 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I 29 N | ...248930 | PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD |
| May 22, 2021 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | INTERSTATE 35/I 35 | ...KA7705 | PDI |
| Jan 28, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 35 | ...KA7706 | PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 37 events