ARENDS EXCAVATING LLC
USDOT 3002477 • 3768 W AIRLINE HWY, WATERLOO, IA, 50703-9597
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
3,002,477
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
State
Phone
3192694990
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
13
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Physical Address
3768 W AIRLINE HWY, WATERLOO, IA, 50703-9597
Contact
Phone: 3192694990
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
0%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
0%
Unsafe Driving
2%
Vehicle Maintenance
21%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
15
Violations
97
14 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
33.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
6.7%
Power Units (MCS-150)
13
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
5
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
3
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 15 of 15 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 15 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (97 violations from 15 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 17 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | 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:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2DL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.49J | No valid medical waiver in drivers possession | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75C-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11S | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+9.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
6.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
6.47vs nat'l 1.80
+4.67 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (15 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
11 total · 36.4% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
5
Crash History (5 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WATERLOO | VINTON ST / LAFAYETTE ST | ...737728 | ARENDS EXCAVATING LLC |
| May 18, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WATERLOO | GREENHILL RD AND MAYNARD AVE | ...737728 | ARENDS EXCAVATING LLC |
| Feb 10, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WATERLOO | PROGRESS AVE AND UNIVERSITY AV | ...M91042 | ARENDS EXCAVATING LLC |
| Oct 21, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IA 3 E MEASURING 1529 FEET EAS | ...671449 | ARENDS EXCAVATING LLC |
| Dec 21, 2017 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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