EMS LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 3644724 • 1510 CARDINAL AVE, FORT DODGE, IA, 50501
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1253901 | REVOKED | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC24092072 | ON FILE | Sep 19, 2024 | Mar 26, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA984665712 | CANCELLED | Jul 31, 2024 | Sep 14, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TIEIA002242-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 28, 2023 | Jul 28, 2024 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005933691-2 | CANCELLED | Jul 28, 2022 | Jul 28, 2023 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CIA0005933691-1 | CANCELLED | Jul 28, 2021 | Jul 28, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC24092072 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2025 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA984665712 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2024 | Sep 14, 2024 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIEIA002242-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2024 | Jul 28, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005933691-2 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2023 | Jul 28, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CIA0005933691-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 28, 2022 | Jul 28, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1253901 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1253901 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2024 |
| MC1253901 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 3, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2023 |
| MC1253901 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2022 |
| MC1253901 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 28, 2021 | REVOKED | Apr 1, 2025 |
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
21 states • 78 inspections
Violation Summary (90 violations from 78 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 26 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.93(b) | Failure to equip truck with seatbelts | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(5) | 395.8(f)(5) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (78 inspections)
Showing 50 of 78
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (9 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | IS 70 - EISENHOWER MEMORIAL HIGHWAY | ...HS9302 | EMS LOGISTICS LLC |
| Aug 8, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | COUCHVILLE PIKE | ...MC0160 | EMS LOGISTICS LLC |
| Jul 13, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-75 SB NEAR GA 7 | ...FM0030 | EMS LOGISTICS LLC |
| Jun 21, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENWICH (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 224 | ...NP9802 | EMS LOGISTICS LLC |
| Jan 14, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | ARLINGTON | US0051 | ...HU7344 | EMS LOGISTICS LLC |
| Sep 21, 2023 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON | 82 | ...476377 | EMS LOGISTICS LLC |
| Apr 26, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 95 SOUTH | ...535120 | EMS LOGISTICS LLC |
| Apr 16, 2023 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MUSKOGEE | N 32ND ST | ...HS9302 | EMS LOGISTICS LLC |
| Mar 31, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | TERRE HAUTE | I-70 WEST | ...451271 | EMS LOGISTICS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records