NIECE TRUCKING INC
USDOT 638655 • 1001 NE 44TH AVE, DES MOINES, IA, 50313
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-352470 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 18, 2011 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z80815 | ON FILE | Sep 23, 2019 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z80815 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 23, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF000924 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2014 | Sep 1, 2017 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP98523A | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2012 | Oct 3, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP98523A | REPLACED | Aug 28, 2012 | Sep 1, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP98523A | REPLACED | May 8, 2012 | Aug 28, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF654017 | REPLACED | Jan 31, 2011 | May 8, 2012 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF397550 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2003 | Jan 31, 2011 |
| INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TP 6111076 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2002 | Aug 28, 2003 |
| INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TP 6100388 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2001 | Aug 28, 2002 |
| GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP 1221651 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 2000 | Aug 28, 2001 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-F60045 | REPLACED | Aug 28, 1999 | Feb 11, 1999 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAF60045 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1999 | Aug 28, 1999 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | SFT5992504 | REPLACED | Feb 11, 1999 | Aug 28, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z80815 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z80815 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 23, 2019 | Sep 23, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF000924 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2017 | Sep 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP98523A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2014 | Oct 3, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP98523A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2014 | Sep 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP98523A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2012 | Aug 28, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF654017 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2012 | May 8, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF397550 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2011 | Jan 31, 2011 |
| CANCEL | INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY | TP 6111076 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2003 | Aug 28, 2003 |
| CANCEL | INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY | TP 6100388 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2002 | Aug 28, 2002 |
| CANCEL | GUARANTY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP 1221651 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2001 | Aug 28, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT5992504 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2000 | Aug 28, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAF60045 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 1999 | Aug 28, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-F60045 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 1999 | Feb 11, 1999 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC352470 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2011 |
| MC352470 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 10, 1999 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
19 states • 150 inspections
Violation Summary (62 violations from latest 100 of 150 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (150 inspections)
Showing 50 of 150
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEWTON | IA 14 N | ...GG3213 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 11, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DES MOINES | EAST OVID AVE AND DOUGLAS AVE | ...644735 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 25, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | No city county crash | I 35 NB @ 97 | ...031910 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 12, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | No city county crash | I 80 W 216 MM | ...KG0353 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 5, 2025 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I 90 W | ...UH8754 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| May 23, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 35 | ...644739 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| May 16, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKE HALLIE | STH 029 WB | ...KL1361 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 4, 2024 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | KECHI | K254 | ...MK9525 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 12, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILLIAMSBURG | RAMP I 80 E TO IA 149 N | ...888213 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 6, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DALLAS CENTER | IA 44 E | ...Z67080 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 25, 2024 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MERRIAM | I035 | ...JR4883 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 30, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...KR7349 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 24, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PERRY | IA 141 E | ...012080 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 26, 2024 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I070 | ...KJ4807 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 9, 2024 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OMAHA | S 13TH ST | ...NC7349 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 29, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRADFORD TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...ME1185 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 21, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 80 E 30.85MM EB | ...644745 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 13, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALTOONA | ADVENTURELAND DR AND US 6 W | ...MK9531 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 26, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | GROVERTOWN | US 30 | ...LN9779 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 22, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ATKINSON TWP | I-80 W/B MP 23.5 | ...ND5965 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 20, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DES MOINES | EAST MADISON AVE AND US 69 N | ...FM3231 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 18, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROCKAWAY TWP | I-80 | ...254313 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 24, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PIERCE TWP | I-88 | ...249616 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 4, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 80 EAST BOUND MEASU | ...MK9531 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 2, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DES MOINES | EAST OVID AVE AND DOUGLAS AVE | ...GG3213 | NIECE TRUCKING INC |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events