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RASMUSSON TOWING INC

USDOT 649629 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE INDIVIDUAL Owner: DONALD R. RASMUSSON Additional owner: JOHN P. RASMUSSON General Freight Motor Vehicles Machinery / Large Objects Grain / Feed / Hay Based in CEDAR FALLS, IA Grade A · 85
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 · Apr 24, 2018
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 4 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC. Details →
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: DONALD R. RASMUSSON
Additional owner: JOHN P. RASMUSSON
Cargo: General Freight, Motor Vehicles, Machinery / Large Objects, Grain / Feed / Hay
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 — RASMUSSON TOWING INC (USDOT 649629)
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): DONALD R. RASMUSSON (Owner); JOHN P. RASMUSSON (Additional owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

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 — 4 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/649629/
As of: Jul 22, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A 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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 12.5% (better). n=65092 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

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 649629
In FMCSA records since Jul 10, 1996 (~30y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner DONALD R. RASMUSSON
Additional owner JOHN P. RASMUSSON
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Motor Vehicles, Machinery / Large Objects, Grain / Feed / Hay
Fleet size 14 units
Drivers 9
Annual mileage 500,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (319) 277-3802
Email: [email protected]
Physical
9716 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
CEDAR FALLS, IA 50613
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 649629
In FMCSA records since Jul 10, 1996 (~30y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 500,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20.0% vs 6.7% +13.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.33 vs 1.80 -0.47
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
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
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 5 0 0
Trucks 13 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 5 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 3 3 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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
14
Drivers
9
Inspections
5
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
20.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
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

RASMUSSON TOWING INC is a individual based in CEDAR FALLS, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 649629. 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 14 power units and 9 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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

RASMUSSON TOWING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 14 power units and 9 drivers, organized as an individual, with 7 years on FMCSA's records, based in Cedar Falls, IA. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IA (4 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (55.6% of violations); top code 392.2RG (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 14 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; Kenworth, International, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 20.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 65,092 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–21 power units (±50% of this carrier's 14 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
20%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 65,092 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
12.5%
Median across 65,092 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -12.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-11 2025-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
3 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) 3 0 0.0% Feb 13, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 2
Freightliner 1
International 1
Peterbilt 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 1 — 0.27 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — 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
83871089 Feb 13, 2025 IA 3 —
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA IZL264 · 2NKHHM6X3LM423040
1 392.2RG No
83487534 Dec 23, 2024 IA 3 ia-16---i380-sb-mm-53-brandon
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA IZL264 · 2NKHHM6X3LM423040
1 392.2RG No
83094100 Nov 5, 2024 IA 3 —
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA GNK436 · 2NPLHM6X68M756442
2 392.16, 396.17C No
81913467 Jun 18, 2024 IA 3 —
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA MEU832 · 1HTEUMMN1PH765272
5 383.23(a)(2), 392.2, 383.71(h) Yes
80990351 Feb 27, 2024 IA 3 HWY 20 EB
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA GNK439 · 1FUYDCYB5SP652372
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IA2001207533 Dec 21, 2020 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1801079082 Nov 6, 2018 IA 1 0 Yes No Fatal
IA2009547098 Dec 8, 2009 IA 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA0007059676 Sep 17, 1997 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC817765
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 MC817765 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (3 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
May 4, 2018 MC817765-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Mar 22, 2018 MC817765 NC REVOCATION NC →
Mar 15, 2013 MC817765-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CID 1095965 91X $750,000 Apr 24, 2018 On file ACTIVE
PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CID 1095965 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2016 Apr 24, 2018 NAME CHANGED
UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. 344844 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2015 Jul 1, 2016 REPLACED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0110029863 BIPD/Primary — Feb 26, 2013 Jul 1, 2015 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 4, 2018
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Apr 24, 2018
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Apr 24, 2018
    insurance
    NAMECHG — PIONEER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Apr 24, 2018
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  5. Jul 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
  6. Jul 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
HWY 20 EB IA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 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
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
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify RASMUSSON TOWING 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 RASMUSSON TOWING INC

Is RASMUSSON TOWING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. RASMUSSON TOWING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 649629 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 RASMUSSON TOWING INC's safety rating? ▾
RASMUSSON TOWING 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 RASMUSSON TOWING INC had? ▾
5 roadside inspections are on file for RASMUSSON TOWING 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 RASMUSSON TOWING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
RASMUSSON TOWING INC's peak out-of-service rate is 20.0% (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 RASMUSSON TOWING INC based? ▾
RASMUSSON TOWING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 9716 UNIVERSITY AVENUE, CEDAR FALLS, Iowa 50613. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does RASMUSSON TOWING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
RASMUSSON TOWING 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 RASMUSSON TOWING INC operate? ▾
RASMUSSON TOWING INC self-reports 14 power units and 9 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 RASMUSSON TOWING INC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for RASMUSSON TOWING 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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