PHELPS UNIFORM SPECIALISTS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PHELPS UNIFORM SPECIALISTS INC (USDOT 617202) 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 Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/617202/ As of: Jul 19, 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 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.8% (better). n=40240 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
Fleet size changes
- Drivers +29 (24 → 53) · Jun 12, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 22 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 6 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 28 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 5% | 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
PHELPS UNIFORM SPECIALISTS INC is a corporation based in MUSCATINE, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 617202. 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 24 power units and 53 drivers, with 28 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 5.0%. 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.
PHELPS UNIFORM SPECIALISTS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 24 power units and 24 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Muscatine, IA. Across 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.1% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.
22 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 450% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (10) and IL (9), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
9.1% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (38.9% of violations); top code 392.16 (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 24 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 24 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 40,240 ACTIVE carriers operating 12–36 power units (±50% of this carrier's 24 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 24 53FMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (IL) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 27, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.27 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 2.00 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 1.90 | 2 | — | 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 (28 rows) View all 28 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88407915 | Jul 13, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17C | No |
| 87739284 | Apr 30, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 2P, 2RG | No |
| 87572625 | Apr 13, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 3A1BOS, 47A | Yes |
| 87453419 | Mar 25, 2026 | IA | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9, 392.16 | No |
| 87408812 | Mar 25, 2026 | IL | 2 | il-114---n-i-39-nb-willowcreek-r. |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87115136 | Feb 5, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.16, 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 86906560 | Jan 27, 2026 | IL | 2 | US150 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86498038 | Dec 4, 2025 | IL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21TB | No |
| 86378909 | Nov 14, 2025 | MN | 1 | WORTHINGTON MN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86180243 | Oct 28, 2025 | IA | 1 | ia-01---i80-wb-mm-151-mitchellvil |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.11, 393.45D | No |
| 85988961 | Oct 8, 2025 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16AD | No |
| 84852965 | May 29, 2025 | IA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.5B-HLOW | No |
| 84825052 | May 29, 2025 | IL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84821056 | May 27, 2025 | WI | 2 | HAZEL GREEN WI |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 84716643 | May 19, 2025 | IA | 3 | HWY 218 |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 84682565 | May 13, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-80 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84365127 | Apr 9, 2025 | IL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.95A | No |
| 84039963 | Mar 4, 2025 | IA | 2 | ia-01---i80-wb-mm-151-mitchellvil |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.4A-POS, 393.203C | Yes |
| 83072991 | Oct 31, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82805621 | Sep 30, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-39 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82022714 | Jun 26, 2024 | IL | 2 | I-80 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81902009 | Jun 17, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Freightliner
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81630025 | May 15, 2024 | IA | 1 | ia-hwy-61-nb-@-hershey |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.41(a) | No |
| 81616568 | May 14, 2024 | IA | 1 | ia-01---i80-wb-mm-151-mitchellvil |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.47(a) | No |
| 81015812 | Feb 27, 2024 | IL | 2 | IL-251 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.5(b) | No |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA2501478115 | Apr 9, 2025 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA1500874247 | Aug 18, 2015 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL00M2485426 | Feb 2, 2015 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1200682151 | Apr 16, 2012 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2008452975 | Jul 29, 2008 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2006225804 | Jun 22, 2006 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-80 | IL | 2 | 0 |
| HWY 218 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 9 DECORAH | IA | 1 | 0 |
| I-39 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| IL-251 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| US150 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| WORTHINGTON MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| HAZEL GREEN WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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