WILLIAM ORTHAUS
USDOT 3357438 • DBA: ORTHAUS TRUCKING • 1531 160TH ST, IONIA, IA, 50645
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
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
3,357,438
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6412295327
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
40,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
1531 160TH ST, IONIA, IA, 50645
Contact
Phone: 6412295327
Email: [email protected]
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: Mar 1, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1235386 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA978152599 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0001016644 | REPLACED | Jun 3, 2021 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA978152599 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | 0001016644 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1235386 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 17, 2021 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
76%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
5
Violations
23
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
0
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 5 of 5 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 5 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (23 violations from 5 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | 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-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
4.60vs nat'l 1.80
+2.80 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 (5 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | 87225564 | US HWY 52 DECORAH | IA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.9TS, 393.60D, 393.11TL | No |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 87006307 | HWY 52 | IA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 12 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 80999722 | Roadside | IA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.9(a), 392.16(a), 392.2 | No |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 80951285 | SB HWY 150, ROWLEY | IA | Level 3 | REIT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Oct 30, 2023 | 80081809 | US HWY 52 DECORAH | IA | Level 3 | WILX SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
2 total · 0.0% OOS
2026-022026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Mar 1, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 1, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
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AuthorityMC-1235386 Certificate
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Crashes0 crash records
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Inspections5 inspection records
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StationUS HWY 52 DECORAH
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StationHWY 52
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StationSB HWY 150, ROWLEY
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