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MAGNUSSEN BROS INC

USDOT 540006 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE CORPORATION Company officer: DUANE MAGNUSSEN General Freight Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects Livestock Grain / Feed / Hay Paper Products +2 more Based in NEWELL, IA Grade B · 79
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
Policy effective · Mar 1, 2023
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: DUANE MAGNUSSEN
Cargo: General Freight, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Livestock
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — MAGNUSSEN BROS INC (USDOT 540006)
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): DUANE MAGNUSSEN (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/540006/
As of: Jul 18, 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 B

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 80% · 4/5 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
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 10% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=144026 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA 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

MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 540006
In FMCSA records since Oct 20, 1993 (~32y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer DUANE MAGNUSSEN
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay, Paper Products, Farm Supplies, Construction
Fleet size 7 units
Drivers 5
Annual mileage 445,398 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (712) 272-4333
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1945 560TH STREET
NEWELL, IA 50568
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 540006
In FMCSA records since Oct 20, 1993 (~32y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 445,398 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 25.0% vs 23.4% +1.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 10.0% vs 6.7% +3.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.88 vs 1.80 +0.08
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 7 0 0
Trailers 13 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 15 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 8 8 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 12.5% —
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
7
Drivers
5
Inspections
15
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
25.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
12 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MAGNUSSEN BROS INC is a corporation based in NEWELL, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 540006. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 5 drivers, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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 is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

MAGNUSSEN BROS INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Newell, IA. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (8) and MN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (63.6% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Peterbilt, Utility, and Cusm are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 25.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

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

Compared against 144,026 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
10%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 144,026 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +10 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
25%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 144,026 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +25 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
10 violations
2 OOS · 20.0%
Unsafe Driving
5 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Iowa (IA) 6 0 0.0% Feb 19, 2026
Minnesota (MN) 1 0 0.0% Jun 18, 2025
Nebraska (NE) 1 1 100.0% Mar 24, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 12
Utility 5
Cusm 3
Sidedump 2
Great Dane 1
International 1
Wilson 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 1.00 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 4 — 3.85 4 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 — 14.33 14 — Jul 13, 2026

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

Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87115242 Feb 19, 2026 IA 3 HWY 3 EB
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FX7328 · 1XPXD49X7GD317060
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
85034392 Jun 18, 2025 MN 2 ERSKINE MN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FH6232 · 1XP5DB9X57D639952
5 393.9A-LCL, 393.209E-STPSD, 393.55E-B No
84331450 Apr 4, 2025 IA 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FX7328 · 1XPXD49X7GD317060
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
84209099 Mar 24, 2025 NE 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FV5980 · 1XP5DB9XX6D647608
4 393.75A1-TAOBETA, 393.100B-C, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Yes
83506603 Dec 30, 2024 IA 3 HWY 30
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FH6233 · 2HSCNAPR47C433162
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
83244887 Nov 21, 2024 IA 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FX7328 · 1XPXD49X7GD317060
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
82301493 Aug 5, 2024 IA 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FH6234 · 1XPXD49X7BD116042
1 392.2 No
82301531 Aug 4, 2024 IA 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FX7328 · 1XPXD49X7GD317060
1 396.17(c) No
82009568 Jun 29, 2024 IA 2 ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FX7328 · 1XPXD49X7GD317060
3 383.23(a)(2), 383.71(h), 392.2 Yes
81577480 May 9, 2024 IA 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FV5980 · 1XP5DB9XX6D647608
4 393.9(a), 393.55(c)(1), 393.203(c) No
80493433 Dec 26, 2023 IA 2 ia-44---jct-hwy-71/20-early
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA HA3230 · 1XP5DB9XX5D850173
7 393.75(b), 393.11, 392.16(a) Yes
80194449 Nov 16, 2023 WI 2 DICKEYVILLE SWEF
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FH6232 · 1XP5DB9X57D639952
2 393.9(a), 393.45(b)(2) Yes
80171858 Nov 14, 2023 IA 3 HWY 3 WB
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA HA3230 · 1XP5DB9XX5D850173
1 392.2 No
78620189 May 15, 2023 MN 3 ERSKINE WEIGH SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FH6232 · 1XP5DB9X57D639952
0 — No
78403116 Apr 14, 2023 IA 2 HWY 20 WB — 3 393.100(b), 393.75(g), 392.2 Yes
Recent Crashes (12 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IA2401407747 Feb 6, 2024 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2301385663 Oct 4, 2023 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
ND0001136460 Mar 14, 2023 ND 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2301349725 Feb 22, 2023 IA 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA1901113664 May 17, 2019 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1901106799 Mar 21, 2019 IA 0 1 No No Injury
IA1701015160 Nov 13, 2017 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1500841573 Jan 22, 2015 IA 1 0 Yes No Fatal
SD0201103210 Mar 1, 2011 SD 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA2004243044 Sep 17, 2004 IA 0 1 No No Injury
IA009033847B Jun 15, 1999 IA 0 2 Yes No Injury
TX0006147305 Jun 13, 1996 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC268459
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 MC268459 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (27 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CPIA0560134494 91X $750,000 Mar 1, 2023 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP67579A BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2021 Apr 5, 2023 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP67579A BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2021 Mar 1, 2023 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA01756671 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2020 Feb 1, 2021 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 49-719386-00 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2014 Feb 1, 2020 CANCELLED
INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 2624969 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2011 Feb 1, 2014 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN630055 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2009 Feb 1, 2011 REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY IM-L76750 CARGO — Feb 1, 2008 Feb 1, 2009 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-L76750 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2008 Feb 1, 2009 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN551525 BIPD/Primary — Feb 1, 2007 Feb 1, 2008 REPLACED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL485558 BIPD/Primary — Oct 5, 2006 Feb 1, 2007 REPLACED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL485558 BIPD/Primary — Jan 3, 2006 Oct 5, 2006 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 456752 BIPD/Primary — Jan 3, 2005 Jan 3, 2006 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 452506 BIPD/Primary — Jan 3, 2004 Jan 3, 2005 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN322674 BIPD/Primary — Jan 3, 2003 Jan 3, 2004 CANCELLED
UNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY WEL2000448UNG BIPD/Primary — Dec 2, 2002 Feb 1, 2003 CANCELLED
UNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY WEL2000448UNG BIPD/Primary — Dec 2, 2002 Jan 3, 2003 REPLACED
UNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY WEL2000448UNG BIPD/Primary — Jan 3, 2002 Dec 2, 2002 CANCELLED
PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY TAP277998UIC BIPD/Primary — Jan 3, 2001 Jan 3, 2002 CANCELLED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK IMP1181637 CARGO — Jan 3, 2001 Feb 14, 2003 CANCELLED
ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY TK1006311 BIPD/Primary — Jan 3, 2000 Jan 3, 2001 REPLACED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK IMP118-16-37 CARGO — Jan 3, 2000 Jan 3, 2000 REPLACED
ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY TK1006311 BIPD/Primary — Jan 3, 2000 Feb 7, 2001 CANCELLED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK IMP118-16-37 CARGO — Jan 3, 2000 Jan 3, 2001 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP12186G BIPD/Primary — Jul 16, 1999 Jan 3, 2000 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 5, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  2. Mar 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. Feb 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Feb 3, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. Feb 1, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Feb 5, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. Feb 1, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Feb 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Feb 2, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Feb 1, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Feb 1, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Feb 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Feb 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  14. Oct 5, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  15. Oct 5, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  16. Mar 13, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  17. Jan 3, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  18. Jan 3, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  19. Jan 3, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  20. Jan 3, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  21. Jan 3, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Feb 14, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  23. Feb 1, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Jan 3, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Dec 2, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Jan 3, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Feb 7, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Jan 3, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Jan 3, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  30. Jan 3, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  31. Jan 3, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  32. Jul 16, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  33. Dec 27, 1994
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  34. Dec 6, 1993
    authority
    GRANTED — 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 20 WB IA 1 1
HWY 30 IA 1 0
HWY 3 EB IA 1 0
HWY 3 WB IA 1 0
ERSKINE MN MN 1 0
ERSKINE WEIGH SCALE MN 1 0
DICKEYVILLE SWEF WI 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 4 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 4 1
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.55(c)(1) Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system. Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL Driver Fitness 1 1
383.71(h) Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required. Driver Fitness 1 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.100(b) Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.203(c) Hood not securely fastened Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify MAGNUSSEN BROS 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 MAGNUSSEN BROS INC

Is MAGNUSSEN BROS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. MAGNUSSEN BROS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 540006 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 MAGNUSSEN BROS INC's safety rating? ▾
MAGNUSSEN BROS INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has MAGNUSSEN BROS INC had? ▾
15 roadside inspections are on file for MAGNUSSEN BROS 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 MAGNUSSEN BROS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
MAGNUSSEN BROS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 25.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is MAGNUSSEN BROS INC based? ▾
MAGNUSSEN BROS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1945 560TH STREET, NEWELL, Iowa 50568. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MAGNUSSEN BROS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
MAGNUSSEN BROS 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 MAGNUSSEN BROS INC operate? ▾
MAGNUSSEN BROS INC self-reports 7 power units and 5 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 MAGNUSSEN BROS INC had any crashes? ▾
12 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MAGNUSSEN BROS 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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