RA TRANSPORTATION LLC

USDOT 3665003 • 814 GRINDSTONE CIRCLE BOX 11, WATERLOO, IA, 50702

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
3,665,003
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
3192395430
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
MCS-150 Mileage
721,900
Physical Address
814 GRINDSTONE CIRCLE BOX 11, WATERLOO, IA, 50702
Contact

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: Jun 1, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1268631ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA03876581ON FILEJun 1, 2022Jul 21, 2023

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA038765810REPLACEDJul 21, 2021Jul 21, 2021
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA03876581REPLACEDJul 21, 2021Jun 1, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA03876581BIPD/PrimaryJul 21, 2023Jul 21, 2023
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA03876581BIPD/PrimaryJun 1, 2022Jun 1, 2022
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA038765810BIPD/PrimaryJul 21, 2021Jul 21, 2021

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1268631MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 22, 2021Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
13%
Unsafe Driving
39%

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

Inspections
37
Violations
53
14 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
18.9%
Driver OOS %
2.7%
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
3
Mar
2
Apr
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
Nov
3
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 37 of 37 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

9 states37 inspections

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Violation Summary (53 violations from 37 inspections)

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Violation Summary (53 violations from 37 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps413Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal31Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43(a)Brake - relay emergency valve337Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit205Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.20BShort-haul operations - timecard not maintained103Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209DWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle 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 combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3(a)(2)Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit117Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i)395.3(a)(3)(i)11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(e)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
18.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
-4.5 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.0 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.43vs nat'l 1.80
-0.37 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (37 inspections)

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Inspection History (37 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Dec 23, 20258664190745 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GRIALevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.20BNo
Dec 9, 202586562622WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 4, 202586498074I-255ILLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 25, 202585895309ARDMORE TNTNLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 11, 202585769195I-72ILLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 27, 202585630503GRIFFIN ININLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Jul 10, 20258518880515 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDONIALevel 1HYUN SEMI-TRAILER8393.45B2, 393.9H, 393.9TSNo
Jun 18, 202584992044SILVA MOMOLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LSLINo
Apr 29, 202584538644ST GENEVIEVE MOMOLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Apr 14, 202584391931KUTTAWAKYLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR8393.47E, 393.9TS, 393.209DNo
Mar 28, 20258429529116 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDONIALevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 26, 202584257251HWY 69 SB/240TH STIALevel 3HYUN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Mar 13, 202584130684HWY 218IALevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS3, 392.2RGNo
Jan 5, 202583532790CHARLESTON MOMOLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 2, 202583513095WEST COLUMBIA SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45D-B, 393.75A2-TAOBB, 395.24Yes
Dec 11, 202483377743DE SOTO COUNTYMSLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 22, 20248297815345 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GRIALevel 3HYUN SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.3A3-PROPNo
Oct 2, 202482826248IL-15ILLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 26, 202482497877I-77 NB ROADSIDESCLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jul 29, 202482248399KINGDOM CITY MOMOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 28, 202481257333I-255ILLevel 3HYUN SEMI-TRAILER3395.3(a)(2), 395.3(a)(3)(i), 392.3Yes
Mar 27, 202481258696I57ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 25, 202481197643020 - MARION - I-57 S/BILLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 22, 202481197114033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/BILLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)(3)Yes
Nov 7, 202380116209TISHOMINGO COUNTYMSLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 13, 202379921011I-57 MISSISSIPPI COUNTY SOUTHMOLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 5, 202379839492CRITTENDEN CO (MARION STN)ARLevel 3CIMR INTERMODAL CHASSIS2393.9(a), 392.2Yes
Aug 24, 202379508182NEW MADRIDMOLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1393.43(a)Yes
Aug 24, 202379508192MARSTONMOLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1393.43(a)Yes
Aug 17, 202379444520E2N STEELE, MOMOLevel 1UNK INTERMODAL CHASSIS3393.45(d), 393.75(a)(3), 393.43(a)Yes
Aug 17, 202379444604CHARLESTONMOLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16(a)No
Aug 8, 20237936577755 SOUTH AT HH MINERMOLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 3, 202379343632C5 SOUTH WEIGH STATIONMOLevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2, 393.95(a)No
May 18, 202378675977ROADSIDETNLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 17, 202378660148IUKA SCALE US 72 EASTMSLevel 1VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.55(e), 396.3(a)(1)No
May 8, 202378572040RoadsideMOLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9(a), 392.2, 393.55(d)(3)No
May 5, 20237858524939 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 1HYUN SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

20 total · 10.0% OOS
2024-072025-12
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving12 · 1 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
Oct 22, 2025MOTOW00NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATEUS 61...414575RA TRANSPORTATION LLC
Apr 29, 2023IATOW00OTTUMWAIA 149 N...FV4791RA TRANSPORTATION LLC

Compliance Timeline

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

Oct 22, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in MO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 21, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 29, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 21, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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