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RHODA TRANSPORT LLC

USDOT 3221520 • 198 S COTTONWOOD BLVD, PLEASANT HILL, IA, 50327

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,221,520
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Iowa
Phone
8329298000
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
180,000
BOC-3 Agent
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
Physical Address
198 S COTTONWOOD BLVD, PLEASANT HILL, IA, 50327
Contact
Phone: 8329298000

Risk Signals2 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 67.7%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 44.3 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 18, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1008306ACTIVEUnknownAug 11, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBBRCXLTIA011500_060396_02ON FILEJan 18, 2025Aug 5, 2025

Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBBRCXLTIA011400_060396_01REPLACEDJan 18, 2024Jan 18, 2025
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLTO8000500CANCELLEDJan 18, 2023Jan 18, 2024
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCC9100657CANCELLEDJan 18, 2022Jan 18, 2023
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP63028 00REPLACEDJan 22, 2021Jan 18, 2021
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP63028 00CANCELLEDJan 18, 2021Jan 18, 2022
COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUPBIPD/PrimaryCHL 01-03876-20CANCELLEDJun 5, 2020Jan 18, 2021
COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUPBIPD/PrimaryCHL 01-03876-20CANCELLEDMar 4, 2020Jun 5, 2020
COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUPBIPD/PrimaryCHL 01-03876-20CANCELLEDJan 18, 2020Apr 2, 2020
COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUPBIPD/PrimaryCHL 01-03876-20REPLACEDJan 18, 2020Mar 4, 2020
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWMC1803409CANCELLEDJan 22, 2019Jan 22, 2020

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELTEXAS INSURANCE COMPANYBBRCXLTIA011500_060396_02BIPD/PrimaryAug 5, 2025Aug 5, 2025
TERM/REPLTEXAS INSURANCE COMPANYBBRCXLTIA011400_060396_01BIPD/PrimaryJan 18, 2025Jan 18, 2025
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLTO8000500BIPD/PrimaryJan 18, 2024Jan 18, 2024
CANCELHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCC9100657BIPD/PrimaryJan 18, 2023Jan 18, 2023
CANCELUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP63028 00BIPD/PrimaryJan 18, 2022Jan 18, 2022
CANCELCOUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUPCHL 01-03876-20BIPD/PrimaryJan 18, 2021Jan 18, 2021
TERM/REPLUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP63028 00BIPD/PrimaryJan 18, 2021Jan 18, 2021
CANCELCOUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUPCHL 01-03876-20BIPD/PrimaryJun 5, 2020Jun 5, 2020
TERM/CANCLCOUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUPCHL 01-03876-20BIPD/PrimaryApr 2, 2020Apr 2, 2020
TERM/REPLCOUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUPCHL 01-03876-20BIPD/PrimaryMar 4, 2020Mar 4, 2020
CANCELWESCO INSURANCE COMPANYWMC1803409BIPD/PrimaryJan 22, 2020Jan 22, 2020

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1008306COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 9, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 11, 2025
MC1008306COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 22, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 18, 2024
MC1008306COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 22, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 18, 2023
MC1008306COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 22, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 18, 2022
MC1008306COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 22, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 19, 2021
MC1008306COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 11, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 9, 2020
MC1008306COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 26, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 22, 2020
MC1008306MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJan 29, 2019—Unknown

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Jul 4, 2021Unsatisfactory = UnfitACTIVEJul 6, 2021

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
49%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
31
Violations
235
47 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
67.7%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
9.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
4
Dec
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
2
May
2
Jun
3
Jul
5
Aug
Sep
3
Oct
1
Nov
3
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
3
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 31 of 31 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states • 31 inspections

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Violation Summary (235 violations from 31 inspections)

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Violation Summary (235 violations from 31 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp212—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal172—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective1104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak108—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2WOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes818Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1Tire-ply or belt material exposed82—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TLLighting devices/reflectors703Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate707Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective608Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection603Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(a)Cargo securement - general failure657Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions604Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp60—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:50—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination55—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements403General/Admin
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A-NON-ELDFailing to keep RODS227Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.126C2Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207ASuspension defective227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2PCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203ECab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209DWheel fasteners loose/missing228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83GExhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95BEmergency equipment - warning devices missing204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.205CWheel fasteners loose and/or missing20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.11LRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLPCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205AWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLOWFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106BCargo securement - front end structure115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.75BTire tread depth insufficient (steer)117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-TCTire in contact with another part of the vehicle11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43ABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203Cab/body parts requirements violations10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.82Rear vision mirrors defective/missing104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:387.301A387.301A10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.30Battery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TE390.21TE10—General/Admin
FMCSR:395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.9AOperating without proper operating authority118General/Admin
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(c)(1)(iii)Driver failed to add file comment per safety officers request10—Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
67.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
+44.3 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
9.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+3.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
7.58vs nat'l 1.80
+5.78 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 (31 inspections)

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Inspection History (31 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 14, 202687314883TX163 NB AT OAKWOODTXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER6383.23A2, 393.11TU, 393.55EYes
Mar 12, 202687284675RoadsideTXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER13392.2W, 393.75A3, 390.21(a)Yes
Mar 10, 202687264221RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR11396.3A1B, 393.100(a), 393.126C2Yes
Jan 1, 202686740094RoadsideTXLevel 2PRAT SEMI-TRAILER13393.75A3, 393.11TL, 393.11TUYes
Dec 31, 2025867163661818 US181TXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER13393.48A, 393.11, 393.45B2UVYes
Dec 26, 202586674458LACASSINE LALALevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 16, 202586606562426M FM133TXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9, 396.3A1No
Nov 20, 202586406679RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7393.19, 393.47E, 393.53BNo
Oct 17, 2025860978192710 TX119TXLevel 2PRAT SEMI-TRAILER11393.11TL, 393.11TU, 393.45B2PCNo
Oct 13, 202586059308RoadsideTXLevel 2PRAT SEMI-TRAILER8393.45DLPC, 393.55C1, 393.60CYes
Oct 4, 202586006552TX97TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR10393.9, 393.9TS, 393.203EYes
Aug 31, 202585674679RoadsideTXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER14393.75A1, 393.11, 393.203EYes
Aug 22, 202585636620US181 NB MP 522TXLevel 2PRAT SEMI-TRAILER4393.106B, 393.9, 393.9TSYes
Aug 16, 202585523282INTERSTATE 35 MILE MTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR4393.75A1, 393.9, 393.9TNo
Aug 14, 202585597385IH-0037 IN BEXAR CO. (119-143)TXLevel 2PRAT SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Aug 5, 202585432398SH-97 WB MM-518TXLevel 2PRAT SEMI-TRAILER13393.45B2UV, 393.9, 391.41APCYes
Jul 26, 202585384597IH 35 NB MM 59TXLevel 2PRAT SEMI-TRAILER2393.126C2, 393.75CYes
Jul 14, 202585276918RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7393.9, 393.209D, 393.45B2UVYes
Jul 14, 202585246304REST AREA ON MM 59 NTXLevel 2PRAT SEMI-TRAILER4393.75A2, 393.83G, 393.95BNo
Jun 26, 202585092914RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR16392.2W, 393.9, 393.11TLYes
Jun 22, 202585093794IH35 NB MM 59TXLevel 2PRAT SEMI-TRAILER3393.43A, 393.78, 393.95BYes
May 29, 202584827727RoadsideTXLevel 1PRAT SEMI-TRAILER20393.47E, 393.9TS, 393.203Yes
May 21, 202584755457ON W NM HWY 176 2 MILES E OF PNMLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLS2, 393.9TS, 393.9TNo
Mar 23, 202584218311NMSR 128NMLevel 2E&R SEMI-TRAILER8392.2RG, 393.9TS, 387.301AYes
Mar 5, 2025840533762710 TX119TXLevel 2PRAT SEMI-TRAILER5390.21(a), 393.100(a), 393.11TLYes
Dec 11, 202483427936IH20 WBTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR7393.75A3, 393.9, 390.21(a)Yes
Dec 9, 202483389574US181 KARNES SCALETXLevel 2PRAT SEMI-TRAILER7390.21TE, 393.100(a), 393.11TLYes
Dec 9, 202483389573RoadsideTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR10393.9TS, 390.21(a), 393.11TLNo
Dec 3, 202483367140RoadsideTXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR4392.9A, 393.100(a), 393.75A3Yes
Jan 19, 202480669353704 CR313TXLevel 2PROT SEMI-TRAILER8393.100(a), 393.11, 393.55(e)Yes
Apr 18, 202378400197INTERSTATE HWYGALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9(a), 395.24(c)(1)(iii)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

29 total · 69.0% OOS
2024-122026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

2710 TX1192 · 1 OOS
NMSR 1281 · 1 OOS
ON W NM HWY 176 2 MILES E OF P1
1818 US1811 · 1 OOS
LACASSINE LA1
426M FM1331
704 CR3131 · 1 OOS
INTERSTATE HWY1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance201 · 42 OOS
General/Admin7 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness2 · 2 OOS

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 24, 2025NMTOW00NOT IN CITYW NM HIGHWAY 128...139493RHODA TRANSPORT LLC
Aug 9, 2019INTOW00————

Compliance Timeline

16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Aug 11, 2025
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-1008306
Aug 5, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 24, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in NM
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 18, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 18, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 18, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 18, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 6, 2021
OOS
OOS order rescinded
Unsatisfactory = Unfit
Jul 4, 2021
OOS
OOS order issued
Unsatisfactory = Unfit
Jan 18, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP • BIPD/Primary
Jan 18, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 5, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP • BIPD/Primary
Apr 2, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP • BIPD/Primary
Mar 4, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP • BIPD/Primary
Jan 22, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 9, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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