HIGHWAY MAIL COMPANY
USDOT 304808 • 18555 Y AVENUE, GRANGER, IA, 50109-0577
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-620731 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP3730841 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2011 | Jan 1, 2011 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP3730841 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP3730841 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP3730841 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2011 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP3730841 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2011 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP3730841 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2008 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC620731 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 15, 2007 | — | 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
13 states • 52 inspections
Violation Summary (70 violations from 52 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 4 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 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 | 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:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (52 inspections)
Showing 50 of 52
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
23 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (23 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 29 N | ...242633 | HIGHWAY MAIL COMPANY |
| Jan 5, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 35 | ...129182 | HIGHWAY MAIL COMPANY |
| Jan 11, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | US 34 E MM225 EB | ...242632 | HIGHWAY MAIL COMPANY |
| Sep 21, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 80 W MM 192 | ...491974 | HIGHWAY MAIL COMPANY |
| Jun 21, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMMOND | 80 | ...151125 | HIGHWAY MAIL COMPANY |
| Dec 10, 2021 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I 29 N | ...471766 | HIGHWAY MAIL COMPANY |
| Mar 28, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2017 | SD | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 16, 2017 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 5, 2016 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2014 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2013 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2012 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 30, 2012 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2012 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 17, 2010 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2010 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2010 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2010 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2008 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 3, 2003 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2001 | SD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 1998 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events