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YEAROUS TRUCKING INC

INDEPENDENCE, IA

USDOT 526490 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated INDIVIDUAL Owner: PAUL E YEAROUS General Freight Based in INDEPENDENCE, IA Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Apr 1, 2004
Policy effective · Mar 11, 2014
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 1667 days Sep 8, 1999 → Apr 1, 2004
  • Violations per Inspection above national average 4.50 vs 1.80 national (+2.70).
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: PAUL E YEAROUS
Cargo: General Freight
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — YEAROUS TRUCKING INC (USDOT 526490)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): PAUL E YEAROUS (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 1667 days — Sep 8, 1999 → Apr 1, 2004
  • Violations per Inspection above national average — 4.50 vs 1.80 national (+2.70).

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/526490/
As of: Jul 23, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=132159 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 526490
In FMCSA records since Jun 8, 1993 (~33y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner PAUL E YEAROUS
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 6 units
Drivers 6
Annual mileage 540,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (391) 334-3033
Email: [email protected]
Physical
2538 QUASQUETON BLVD
INDEPENDENCE, IA 50644-9355
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 526490
In FMCSA records since Jun 8, 1993 (~33y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 540,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
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 4.50 vs 1.80 +2.70
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trailers 5 0 0
Trucks 6 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 5 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 4 4 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 25% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
6
Drivers
6
Inspections
5
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
4
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

YEAROUS TRUCKING INC is a individual based in INDEPENDENCE, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 526490. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 6 drivers, with 5 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

YEAROUS TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Independence, 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 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IA (3 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (94.4% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA3 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Freightliner and Cornhusker are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 132,159 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 132,159 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
0%
Median across 132,159 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 8, 1999 to Apr 1, 2004 (1667 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-11 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
17 violations
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) 4 1 25.0% May 26, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 5
Cornhusker 2
Corh 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 3 — 2.64 3 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 7.00 7 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87970647 May 26, 2026 IA 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FH8983 · 3ALXGS007JDJR5520
2 393.70C, 393.9 Yes
87408624 Mar 25, 2026 IA 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IA VE2190 · 3ALXGS009JDJR5521
3 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.16, 392.2-SLLEWG1 No
85019278 Jun 19, 2025 IA 3 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA VE2190 · 3ALXGS009JDJR5521
14 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
83289197 Nov 26, 2024 IA 3 HWY 3 EB
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FH8983 · 3ALXGS007JDJR5520
1 392.16 No
79608697 Sep 6, 2023 IA 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FH9011 · 3ALXA7000KDKF8713
4 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IA2201314612 Aug 16, 2022 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2004263766 Dec 21, 2004 IA 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA000028713A May 30, 2000 IA 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA006008785A Jan 29, 1996 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC274512
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

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

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC274512 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Mar 5, 2014 MC274512 NC REVOCATION NC →
Aug 18, 2010 MC274512-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-L42308 91X $750,000 Mar 11, 2014 On file ACTIVE
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-L42308 BIPD/Primary — Jun 24, 2012 Mar 11, 2014 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-L42308 BIPD/Primary — Jun 24, 2012 Apr 7, 2014 NAME CHANGED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY IM-L42308 CARGO — Jun 24, 2006 Apr 8, 2011 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-L42308 BIPD/Primary — Jun 24, 2006 Jun 24, 2012 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0020279 BIPD/Primary — Sep 8, 2005 Jun 24, 2006 REPLACED
CLASSIC INSURANCE CO CA 4414843 BIPD/Primary — Sep 8, 2004 Sep 8, 2005 REPLACED
CLASSIC INSURANCE CO CA 4414843-4 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2004 Sep 8, 2004 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 1667 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 8, 1999 to Apr 1, 2004
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY TAP0701635 BIPD/Primary — Nov 16, 1998 Sep 8, 1999 CANCELLED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2482091 BIPD/Primary — Nov 11, 1997 Dec 23, 1998 CANCELLED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2482091 CARGO — Nov 11, 1997 Dec 23, 1998 CANCELLED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2482091 BIPD/Primary — Nov 11, 1997 Nov 16, 1998 REPLACED
CLASSIC INSURANCE CO CA 0030875-6 BIPD/Primary — Nov 11, 1996 Nov 11, 1997 CANCELLED
CLASSIC INSURANCE CO CA 0030875-5 BIPD/Primary — Nov 11, 1995 Nov 11, 1996 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA0030875-4 BIPD/Primary — Nov 11, 1994 Nov 11, 1995 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 7, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Mar 14, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Mar 11, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jun 24, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Apr 8, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Aug 18, 2010
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Jun 24, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  8. Sep 8, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CLASSIC INSURANCE CO
  9. Sep 8, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLASSIC INSURANCE CO
  10. Sep 8, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Sep 8, 1999
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1667 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 1, 2004)
  12. Dec 23, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Dec 23, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Nov 16, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Nov 11, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLASSIC INSURANCE CO
  16. Nov 11, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLASSIC INSURANCE CO
  17. Nov 11, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Jul 22, 1994
    authority
    REJECTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
HWY 3 EB IA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 4 0
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 2 0
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How to verify YEAROUS TRUCKING 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 YEAROUS TRUCKING INC

Is YEAROUS TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. YEAROUS TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 526490 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 YEAROUS TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾
YEAROUS TRUCKING INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has YEAROUS TRUCKING INC had? ▾
5 roadside inspections are on file for YEAROUS TRUCKING 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 YEAROUS TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
YEAROUS TRUCKING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 5 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 YEAROUS TRUCKING INC based? ▾
YEAROUS TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2538 QUASQUETON BLVD, INDEPENDENCE, Iowa 50644-9355. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does YEAROUS TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
YEAROUS TRUCKING INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does YEAROUS TRUCKING INC operate? ▾
YEAROUS TRUCKING INC self-reports 6 power units and 6 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 YEAROUS TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for YEAROUS TRUCKING 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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