PORTZEN CONSTRUCTION INC
USDOT 459139 • 205 STONE VALLEY DRIVE, DUBUQUE, IA, 52003
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-307464 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 31, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 60543978 | ON FILE | Jan 14, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 011 004 9109 | ON FILE | Aug 14, 1996 | Sep 1, 2011 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | A0160590001 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2020 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | A0160590001 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2020 | Jan 14, 2025 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | EBA 005 30 29 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60543978 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO. | A0160590001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO. | A0160590001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2025 | Jan 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 005 30 29 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 |
| CANCEL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 011 004 9109 | BIPD | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 1, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-307464 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC307464 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2025 |
| MC307464 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2025 |
| MC307464 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 18, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC307464 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 5, 1996 | REVOKED | Sep 7, 2011 |
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 • 20 inspections
Violation Summary (45 violations from 20 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70D-CDTSDNS | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (20 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
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2018 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2014 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2013 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 24, 2013 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2012 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2012 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2000 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 1997 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records