L R FALK CONSTRUCTION CO
USDOT 371013 • 141 WEST 4TH ST, SAINT ANSGAR, IA, 50472
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-734864 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 11, 2018 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CLP 3 274 493 | ON FILE | Jan 4, 2011 | Aug 14, 2011 |
| BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAP 3 539 699 | ON FILE | Jan 3, 2011 | Jul 29, 2018 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAP 3 539 699 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2011 | Jul 1, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAP 3 539 699 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2018 | Jul 29, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAP 3 539 699 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2018 | Jul 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | BITCO NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CLP 3 274 493 | CARGO | Aug 14, 2011 | Aug 14, 2011 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC734864 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2018 |
| MC734864 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 24, 2011 | — | Unknown |
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
2 states • 18 inspections
Violation Summary (44 violations from 18 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 21 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.130(c) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (18 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | No city county crash | 430TH ST | ...014838 | L R FALK CONSTRUCTION CO |
| Nov 14, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | KIRKWOOD AVE | ...683718 | L R FALK CONSTRUCTION CO |
| Nov 16, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | LANCER AVE | ...683718 | L R FALK CONSTRUCTION CO |
| Apr 28, 2021 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | B017/320TH ST | ...A26864 | L R FALK CONSTRUCTION CO |
| Oct 17, 2019 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2017 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 12, 2009 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2009 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2008 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2000 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records