FRANZENBURG LLC
USDOT 3122900 • 2301 DEAN AVE, DES MOINES, IA, 50317
ACTIVEMotor CarrierProperty Broker
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
3,122,900
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Property Broker
State
Phone
5159643991
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
285,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
2301 DEAN AVE, DES MOINES, IA, 50317
Contact
Phone: 5159643991
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals2 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 20.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 13.3 percentage points above average.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: May 1, 2018
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 615996783 | ON FILE | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 615996783 | SURETY | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-088960 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC088960 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 18, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC088960 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | May 23, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC088960 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | May 10, 2018 | REVOKED | May 7, 2019 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
2%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
10
Violations
19
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
10.0%
Driver OOS %
20.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
1
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 10 of 10 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 10 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (19 violations from 10 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | 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:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
10.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-13.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
20.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+13.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.90vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average
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)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | 86385687 | I35 SB | IA | Level 1 | TEXASPRIDE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2C | No |
| Oct 14, 2025 | 86058281 | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | IA | Level 1 | HMDE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 383.23A2 | Yes |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 85862250 | EAGLEVILLE MO | MO | Level 1 | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 84228330 | 28 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCA | IA | Level 2 | TEXASPRIDE SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2IRP, 393.95A | No |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 83153478 | EAGLEVILLE MO | MO | Level 1 | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 82505412 | JEFFERSON SD | SD | Level 1 | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 396.17(c), 393.60(d) | No |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 81281408 | 28 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCA | IA | Level 1 | GMC TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2, 390.21T(b) | No |
| Nov 15, 2023 | 80178284 | ELK POINT SD | SD | Level 1 | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 14, 2023 | 80154897 | BROOKINGS SD | SD | Level 2 | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.43DBMA | Yes |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 78367395 | JEFFERSON PORT OF ENTRY | SD | Level 1 | — | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
6 total · 16.7% OOS
2024-082025-11
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1
Crash History (1 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | St Joseph Twp | I-74 WB | ...118703 | FRANZENBURG |
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
May 1, 2019
InsuranceInsurance cancel
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