L R FALK CONSTRUCTION CO
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 — L R FALK CONSTRUCTION CO (USDOT 371013) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): LINDSEY R FALK (Company officer); DAVID R FALK (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION 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 · $1,000,000 — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/371013/ As of: Jul 18, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). 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 8.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=32926 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.
Fleet size changes
- Drivers −7 (39 → 32) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. · 91X · $1,000,000
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. · 34
2 active policies
Company profile
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InsuranceUNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Jul 1, 2018
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Process AgentJOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC734864ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 20 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 10 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 19 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 11.11% | 0% | — |
| 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
L R FALK CONSTRUCTION CO is a corporation based in SAINT ANSGAR, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 371013. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 30 power units and 32 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
L R FALK CONSTRUCTION CO is a mid-sized fleet, operating 30 power units and 39 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Saint Ansgar, IA. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.2% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 57% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (8) and MN (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
18.2% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (76.9% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 12 times.
The fleet comprises 30 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 39 drivers; Mack, Trlk, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 32,926 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–45 power units (±50% of this carrier's 30 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 39 32Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 1.33 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 1.32 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 2.66 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87701863 | Apr 27, 2026 | IA | 3 | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2 | No |
| 86372493 | Nov 18, 2025 | IA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.95A, 393.95F | No |
| 86507437 | Nov 12, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.16, 392.2RG | No |
| 86507365 | Nov 12, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23A2, 392.16 | Yes |
| 83328486 | Dec 5, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2DIM, 392.2RG | No |
| 82960649 | Oct 15, 2024 | MN | 3 | ADAMS MN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 82960497 | Oct 15, 2024 | MN | 3 | ADAMS MN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 82687405 | Sep 11, 2024 | MN | 3 | CLARKS GROVE MN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82620936 | Sep 9, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82177112 | Jul 18, 2024 | IA | 3 | HIGHWAY 9 WB |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2 | No |
| 81770229 | May 31, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81695919 | May 22, 2024 | IA | 2 | NB I35 HANLONTOWN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 392.9(a)(2), 393.130, 393.100(b) | Yes |
| 81440237 | Apr 19, 2024 | MN | 3 | CLARKS GROVE MN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 79805516 | Sep 29, 2023 | IA | 2 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2, 393.9(a) | No |
| 79742303 | Sep 22, 2023 | IA | 2 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 383.23(a)(2), 393.43, 393.110(b) | Yes |
| 79234153 | Jul 24, 2023 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78948080 | Jun 13, 2023 | MN | 3 | CLARKS GROVE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2 | No |
| 78531244 | May 3, 2023 | MN | 3 | ADAMS |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78403021 | Apr 19, 2023 | IA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9(a), 393.130(c) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA2501496392 | Aug 13, 2025 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2401453234 | Nov 14, 2024 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2201331199 | Nov 16, 2022 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2101238475 | Apr 28, 2021 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA1901139845 | Oct 17, 2019 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA1700965437 | Jan 19, 2017 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2009550469 | Nov 12, 2009 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0091530195 | Jun 1, 2009 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2008453533 | Jul 24, 2008 | IA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA000032469A | Jun 19, 2000 | IA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2011 | MC734864-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60506062 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 1, 2018 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60506062 | 34 | — | Jul 1, 2018 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CLP 3 274 493 | CARGO | — | Jan 4, 2011 | Aug 14, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAP 3 539 699 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 3, 2011 | Jul 29, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAP 3 539 699 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 3, 2011 | Jul 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 29, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 11, 2018
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Jul 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 14, 2011insuranceCANCEL — BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 24, 2011
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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| ADAMS MN | MN | 2 | 0 |
| CLARKS GROVE MN | MN | 2 | 0 |
| 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HIGHWAY 9 WB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| NB I35 HANLONTOWN | IA | 1 | 1 |
| ADAMS | MN | 1 | 0 |
| CLARKS GROVE | MN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC734864
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UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 4,635 carriers served
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19 inspections
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10 reportable crashes
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How to verify L R FALK CONSTRUCTION CO
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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