ZIP'S TRUCK EQUIPMENT INC
USDOT 425726 • 316 W MILWAUKEE STREET, NEW HAMPTON, IA, 50659-1102
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
10 states • 15 inspections
Violation Summary (24 violations from 15 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(k) | 393.95(k) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (15 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
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (17 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROSEMOUNT | Chili Ave | ...526211 | ZIP'S TRUCK EQUIPMENT INC |
| Jul 20, 2023 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OKLAHOMA CITY | I-40 EB | ...GG9029 | ZIP'S TRUCK EQUIPMENT INC |
| Apr 15, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOZRAH | 2-W | ...MU7442 | ZIP'S TRUCK EQUIPMENT INC |
| Nov 3, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS | 2300 WALNUT HILL LN | ...227928 | ZIP'S TRUCK EQUIPMENT INC |
| Nov 23, 2015 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 16, 2014 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2013 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2011 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2010 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 22, 2001 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 1999 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 1999 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 1999 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 1998 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 1998 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 1997 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 1997 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records