RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC
DUBUQUE, IA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 3437344) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): CHRISTOPHER BREWER (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY · BIPD/Primary • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3437344/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 8.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 15.8% (worse). n=26119 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- Physical street 131 W 10TH STREET → 300 DATA COURT · Jul 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
2 active liability policies
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceBERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Dec 12, 2024
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Process AgentTRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1115402ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Truck tractors | 38 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 62 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 4 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 101 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.69% | 7.69% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC is a motor carrier based in DUBUQUE, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3437344. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 38 power units and 38 drivers, with 101 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 38 power units and 38 drivers, based in Dubuque, IA. Across 70 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
70 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 159% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WA (11) and UT (9), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
14.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (47.1% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 38 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 38 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 26,119 ACTIVE carriers operating 19–57 power units (±50% of this carrier's 38 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 address change
Record Changes
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Physical street 131 W 10TH STREET 300 DATA COURTSeen 56 times · first May 25, 2026 · last Jul 25, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington (WA) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 4, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 26, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 27, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 28, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 4, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 12, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 11, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 68 | |
| Utility | 48 | |
| Great Dane | 27 | |
| International | 20 | |
| Wabash National | 15 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.28 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.12 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 0.30 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 2.15 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | — | 1.98 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (101 rows) View all 101 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88427859 | Jul 14, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88267247 | Jun 27, 2026 | ND | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87973977 | May 26, 2026 | KS | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87713262 | Apr 28, 2026 | IL | 2 | SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87544430 | Apr 8, 2026 | OH | 2 | CHILLICOTHE OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 87433361 | Mar 27, 2026 | WI | 3 | VERONA WI |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 87351274 | Mar 17, 2026 | WA | 3 | ROSALIA WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87328300 | Mar 16, 2026 | UT | 3 | WENDOVER UT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87287815 | Mar 11, 2026 | GA | 3 | FORSYTH GA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87135439 | Feb 20, 2026 | WA | 2 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 87040970 | Feb 12, 2026 | ND | 2 | BISMARCK ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87013268 | Feb 10, 2026 | MO | 3 | CAMERON MO |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.5A2-IP | Yes |
| 86985847 | Feb 3, 2026 | WA | 3 | SPRAGUE WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86951560 | Feb 2, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 86923569 | Jan 29, 2026 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86887715 | Jan 25, 2026 | UT | 3 | ECHO UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86664945 | Dec 28, 2025 | KS | 2 | KIOWA COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86674576 | Dec 27, 2025 | UT | 1 | ut-st.-george-ut |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86619991 | Dec 18, 2025 | TN | 3 | MANCHESTER TN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86438188 | Nov 28, 2025 | UT | 2 | TOOELE UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLML | No |
| 86310642 | Nov 13, 2025 | OR | 3 | LOWELL OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86306930 | Nov 11, 2025 | AZ | 2 | ASH FORK AZ |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.3A2-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLTL, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 86306127 | Nov 11, 2025 | AZ | 2 | ASH FORK AZ |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86259741 | Nov 4, 2025 | UT | 1 | ECHO UT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 86050993 | Oct 13, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-bakersfield,-ca |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA000EF31537 | Oct 30, 2024 | WA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WA000EE40861 | Jan 15, 2024 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY0202315612 | Dec 8, 2023 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002625250 | May 10, 2022 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Aug 28, 2020 | MC1115402-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6519206 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Dec 12, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BERKLEY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6519206 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 12, 2024 | Dec 12, 2024 | REPLACED |
| BERKLEY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6519206 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 12, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6519206 | 91X | $750,000 | Dec 12, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000095-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2024 | Dec 12, 2024 | REPLACED |
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | AWT-00000095-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2023 | Aug 25, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2531585 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2020 | Aug 25, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 15, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — BERKLEY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 12, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — BERKLEY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 12, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 26, 2024
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Aug 25, 2024insuranceCANCEL — OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 25, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 28, 2020
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| ECHO UT | UT | 5 | 1 |
| WENDOVER UT | UT | 5 | 0 |
| EAGLEVILLE MO | MO | 3 | 1 |
| TILFORD SD | SD | 3 | 0 |
| ASH FORK AZ | AZ | 2 | 0 |
| BILLINGS MT | MT | 2 | 1 |
| BROADUS MT | MT | 2 | 1 |
| BISMARCK ND | ND | 2 | 0 |
| ELLENSBURG WA | WA | 2 | 2 |
| LIBERTY LAKE WA | WA | 2 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1115402
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BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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BERKLEY INSURANCE COMPANY
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OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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4 reportable crashes
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How to verify RIVER CITY TRANSPORT INC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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