MID IOWA EQUIPMENT INC
USDOT 301976 • 5057 W 36TH STREET S, NEWTON, IA, 50208
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Broker | MC-1049603 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
| Contract Carrier | MC-495169 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | SIC18596A | ON FILE | Jul 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP00454P | ON FILE | Jul 23, 2004 | Oct 19, 2022 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP00454P | CANCELLED | Jul 23, 2004 | Nov 22, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00454P | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2022 | Nov 22, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00454P | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2022 | Oct 19, 2022 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC18596A | SURETY | Jul 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2021 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1049603 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC495169 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 9, 2004 | — | 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
4 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (14 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | 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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | 87180722 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | TRAO SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2DIM, 396.17C | No |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 86352448 | 28 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCA | IA | Level 2 | FONA SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 15, 2025 | 86339378 | 02 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METER | IA | Level 3 | TRLK SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 390.21TB | No |
| Oct 14, 2025 | 86058403 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | TIMP SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLS1, 392.2RG | No |
| May 1, 2025 | 84564231 | MARION AR | AR | Level 3 | TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 83638219 | I-35 NB | IA | Level 2 | TRLK SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.11TL, 393.9TS | Yes |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 81994470 | ELKO | NV | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2, 393.11, 393.75(c) | Yes |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 80744178 | HWY 63, BLOOMFIELD,IOWA | IA | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Nov 15, 2023 | 80287687 | HWY 218 | IA | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 79609044 | US RT 51 | IL | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 55 | ...418288 | MID IOWA EQUIPMENT INC |
| Jan 7, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS | N 10900 STEMMONS FWY | ...131909 | MID IOWA EQUIPMENT INC |
| Jan 7, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 5 SB/2mi N of RT 46 | ...131909 | MID IOWA EQUIPMENT INC |
| Nov 14, 2009 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records