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BISOM TRUCK LINE INC

USDOT 4478 Active CORPORATION Based in NEWTON, IA

BISOM TRUCK LINE INC is a corporation based in NEWTON, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4478. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 8 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier Overview

BISOM TRUCK LINE INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 8 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 45 years on FMCSA's records, based in Newton, IA. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for contract.

Power Units
7
Drivers
8
Inspections
4
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
19 all-time
Authorities
2
1 active

Active filings

Process Agent
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC059317
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (1) and IA (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.55C2-B (Coupling device/towing methods defective) cited 1 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Mack, Great Dane, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common
Contract 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.33 vs 1.80 -1.47
BOC-3 Process Agent
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
Serves 127,947 carriers
Location & Contact
725 1ST ST N
NEWTON, IA 50208
Phone: 6417922850
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 4478
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 266,249 mi
Safety Rating S

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 145,028 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 145,028 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 145,028 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2025-08

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Iowa (IA) 1 0 0.0% Feb 2, 2025
Illinois (IL) 1 0 0.0% Jul 29, 2024
Wisconsin (WI) 1 0 0.0% Aug 5, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Mack 3
Great Dane 2
Utility 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85436694 Aug 5, 2025 WI 2 HAZEL GREEN WI
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FX4873 · 1M1AN4GY9LM019555
1 393.55C2-B No
83766434 Feb 2, 2025 IA 2 ia-28---i80-wb-mm-44-avoca
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FS8013 · 1M1AN4GY8PM032030
0 — No
82266137 Jul 29, 2024 IL 3 —
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FX4872 · 1M1AN4GYXKM001760
0 — No
78306313 Apr 6, 2023 IA 2 ia-01---i80-wb-mm-151-mitchellvil — 2 393.75(a)(3), 393.45(d) Yes
Recent Crashes (19 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IA1400798956 Apr 27, 2014 IA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IA1200693473 Jul 3, 2012 IA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IA1200672122 Jan 7, 2012 IA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IA2011634397 Jun 8, 2011 IA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IA2008437119 Apr 13, 2008 IA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
IA2008433941 Mar 27, 2008 IA 1 2 Yes Yes Fatal
IA2008421398 Jan 16, 2008 IA 1 0 Yes Yes Fatal
WI0000054653 Dec 11, 2007 WI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IA2007366374 Mar 31, 2007 IA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MN0062020118 Jul 5, 2006 MN 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IA2005228196 Jun 9, 2005 IA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IA2005210921 Feb 14, 2005 IA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
WI000033092A Apr 16, 2001 WI 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
IA000074802C Dec 20, 2000 IA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IA0000074802 Dec 20, 2000 IA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IA008023205A May 5, 1998 IA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NE198031914A Apr 1, 1998 NE 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IA006030127A May 13, 1996 IA 0 2 No Yes Injury
IA006006866A Feb 8, 1996 IA 0 1 No Yes Injury
Authority Records (2 dockets)
COMMON
MC059317
SUPERSEDED
Granted Apr 20, 1981 Superseded Apr 20, 1981
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CONTRACT
MC059317
Active
—
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Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Apr 20, 1981 MC059317 Common SUPERSEDED Apr 20, 1981
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. IMC2665491C CARGO Jan 1, 2007 Oct 30, 2011 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2655593C BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 2007 Jan 1, 2013 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP000611 CARGO Jan 1, 1988 Jan 1, 2007 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP000611 CARGO Jan 1, 1988 Jan 30, 2007 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP000611 BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 1988 Jan 30, 2007 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP000611 BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 1988 Jan 1, 2007 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  2. Oct 30, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  3. Jan 30, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. Jan 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. Oct 2, 1985
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  6. May 10, 1983
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Apr 12, 1983
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  8. Jun 25, 1981
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  9. Apr 20, 1981
    authority
    SUPERSEDED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Apr 20, 1981
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Apr 20, 1981
    authority
    SUPERSEDED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Apr 20, 1981
    authority
    SUPERSEDED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Apr 20, 1981
    authority
    SUPERSEDED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
HAZEL GREEN WI WI 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.45(d) Brake tubing/hoses inadequate Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify BISOM TRUCK LINE INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about BISOM TRUCK LINE INC

Is BISOM TRUCK LINE INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BISOM TRUCK LINE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4478 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BISOM TRUCK LINE INC's safety rating? ▾
BISOM TRUCK LINE INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has BISOM TRUCK LINE INC had? ▾
4 roadside inspections are on file for BISOM TRUCK LINE INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BISOM TRUCK LINE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
BISOM TRUCK LINE INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 4 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is BISOM TRUCK LINE INC based? ▾
BISOM TRUCK LINE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 725 1ST ST N, NEWTON, Iowa 50208. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BISOM TRUCK LINE INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. BISOM TRUCK LINE INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC059317). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does BISOM TRUCK LINE INC operate? ▾
BISOM TRUCK LINE INC self-reports 7 power units and 8 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BISOM TRUCK LINE INC had any crashes? ▾
19 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BISOM TRUCK LINE INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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