ZEITNER AND SONS INC
USDOT 381764 • 5516 S 27TH ST, OMAHA, NE, 68107
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF011124 | ON FILE | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF223011 | ON FILE | Oct 11, 1996 | Sep 29, 2011 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 610 203776 4 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 1995 | Jun 17, 2006 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF011124 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 22, 2023 |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFI0000666 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0001387 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF223011 | REPLACED | Oct 11, 1996 | Oct 11, 1996 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP 8508745 | CANCELLED | Aug 25, 1995 | Oct 7, 1996 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 321 012646 2 | REPLACED | Aug 25, 1991 | Aug 25, 1995 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 6101802504 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1990 | Jan 8, 1995 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T083984 | REPLACED | Aug 25, 1989 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T083984 | CANCELLED | Aug 25, 1989 | Sep 16, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF011124 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 22, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF011124 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LFI0000666 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2020 | Sep 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0001387 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2018 | Sep 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T083984 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2013 | Sep 16, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T083984 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF223011 | CARGO | Sep 29, 2011 | Sep 29, 2011 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 610 203776 4 | SURETY | Jun 17, 2006 | Jun 17, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF223011 | CARGO | Oct 11, 1996 | Oct 11, 1996 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP 8508745 | CARGO | Oct 7, 1996 | Oct 7, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 321 012646 2 | CARGO | Aug 25, 1995 | Aug 25, 1995 |
| CANCEL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 6101802504 | SURETY | Jan 8, 1995 | Jan 8, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-212557 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-212557 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-212557 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-212557 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC212557 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2013 |
| MC212557 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2013 |
| MC212557 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 1997 |
| MC212557 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 2, 1994 | — | Unknown |
| MC212557 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 2, 1994 | — | Unknown |
| MC212557 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Feb 9, 1990 | REVOKED | Jun 26, 2006 |
| MC212557 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 12, 1989 | — | Unknown |
| MC212557 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 12, 1989 | — | Unknown |
| MC212557 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 13, 1989 | — | Unknown |
| MC212557 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 13, 1989 | — | Unknown |
| MC212557 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 13, 1989 | — | Unknown |
| MC212557 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 30, 1988 | TRANSFERRED | Jun 28, 1989 |
| MC212557 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 30, 1988 | TRANSFERRED | Jun 28, 1989 |
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
14 states • 190 inspections
Violation Summary (81 violations from latest 100 of 190 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 11 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 8 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 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 (190 inspections)
Showing 50 of 190
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Robinson Twp | FILLMORE | ...336498 | ZEITNER AND SONS INC |
| Mar 1, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BENNINGTON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...803897 | ZEITNER & SONS INC |
| Jan 15, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | TINLEY PARK | I-80 | ...803902 | ZEITNER AND SONS INC |
| Nov 15, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GARY | I80 | ...803901 | ZEITNER AND SONS INC |
| Aug 18, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PIN OAK TWP | I-270 | ...019475 | ZEITNER AND SONS INC |
| Jun 20, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MUNSTER | I80 | ...793107 | ZEITNER AND SONS INC |
| Nov 29, 2022 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | HAYWARD | ISTH 90 | ...803899 | ZEITNER AND SONS INC |
| Sep 11, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOLSTEIN | US 59 S | ...793105 | ZEITNER AND SONS INC |
| Sep 8, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW LENOX | I-80 EASTBOUND AT | ...611887 | ZEITNER AND SONS INC |
| Jun 23, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | PERRYSVILLE | I74E | ...612577 | ZEITNER AND SONS INC |
| Feb 2, 2022 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PIKE (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...637693 | ZEITNER & SONS INC |
| Jan 22, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSON | RAMP86 | ...493764 | ZEITNER AND SONS INC |
| Jan 8, 2022 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FORT DODGE | US 169 N | ...493757 | ZEITNER AND SONS INC |
| Sep 16, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RUTLAND TWP | I-80 | ...JX3147 | ZEITNER AND SONS INC |
| Jul 8, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | VEEDERSBURG | US Hwy 41 | ...402151 | ZEITNER AND SONS INC |
| Apr 29, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GENESEO TWP | I-80 | ...499153 | ZEITNER AND SONS INC |
| Mar 29, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX CITY | OEHLERKING DR AND BLVD OF CHAM | ...182978 | ZEITNER AND SONS INC |
| Mar 15, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAFAYETTE | MEIJER | ...182980 | ZEITNER AND SONS INC |
| Feb 16, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 4 | GROVELAND TWP | I-474 | ...493757 | ZEITNER AND SONS INC |
| Feb 11, 2021 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | EDISON TWP | ROUTE 514 | ...279187 | ZEITNER AND SONS INC |
| Dec 2, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 20, 2019 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events