Critical regulatory warnings

No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 1,568 days (since Apr 4, 2022). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

VENNER BROS TRUCKING INC

USDOT 650205 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE CORPORATION Company officer: KEVIN J VENNER Company officer 2: DENNIS C VENNER Livestock Grain / Feed / Hay Other (COMPOST) Based in ARCADIA, IA Grade F · 67

Brokers & shippers · booking check

Do not book — hard regulatory blocker

One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Do not book

Uninsured since · Apr 4, 2022

Coverage resumed · Aug 20, 2021

Common (Property) reinstated · Sep 28, 2021

Blockers

No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 1568 days (since Apr 4, 2022).

Review these

Prior insurance gap · 4575 days Feb 9, 2009 → Aug 20, 2021
Common (Property) gap · 4606 days Inactive Feb 17, 2009 → reinstated Sep 28, 2021

On file

BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →

Org: CORPORATION

Company officer: KEVIN J VENNER

Company officer 2: DENNIS C VENNER

Cargo: Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay, Other (COMPOST)

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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)

TruckCodex risk summary — VENNER BROS TRUCKING INC (USDOT 650205)
Verdict: DO NOT BOOK
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): KEVIN J VENNER (Company officer); DENNIS C VENNER (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 1568 days (since Apr 4, 2022).

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 4575 days — Feb 9, 2009 → Aug 20, 2021
  • Common (Property) gap · 4606 days — Inactive Feb 17, 2009 → reinstated Sep 28, 2021

On file:
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/650205/
As of: Jul 20, 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 F

Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 3/5 scored components is 67/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

F confidence 60% · 3/5 signals

Authority / census

Active · 100/100

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

Insurance / BIPD

Uninsured · 0/100

No active BIPD/Primary on file since Apr 4, 2022.

OOS vs peers

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

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: Do not book.

Operating authority

Insurance

Uninsured since Apr 4, 2022

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details

USDOT 650205

In FMCSA records since Jul 15, 1996 (~30y)

Entity CORPORATION

Business org CORPORATION

Company officer KEVIN J VENNER

Company officer 2 DENNIS C VENNER

Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Cargo carried

Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay, Other (COMPOST)

Fleet size 2 units

Drivers 3

Annual mileage 60,498 mi

Contact & address

Phone: (712) 673-4244

Physical

17392 GRANITE AVENUE

ARCADIA, IA 51430

Mailing address matches physical.

Registration & safety rating

USDOT 650205

In FMCSA records since Jul 15, 1996 (~30y)

Entity CORPORATION

Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Annual mileage (MCS-150) 60,498 mi

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 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80

Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%

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

Process Agent
PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 on file

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type	Owned	Term leased	Trip leased
Truck tractors	2	0	0
Trailers	4	0	0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 3 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

Drivers

Inspections

FMCSA roadside history on file

OOS Rate (peak)

—

Crashes (24m)

Authorities

0 active

Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

VENNER BROS TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in ARCADIA, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 650205. 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 2 power units and 3 drivers, with 3 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 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

VENNER BROS TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 17 years on FMCSA's records, based in Arcadia, 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. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 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 (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Kenworth and Wilx are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked

2 revocations on record.

Authority gap detected (1)

Common (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 17, 2009 to Sep 28, 2021 (4606 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 9, 2009 to Aug 20, 2021 (4575 days)

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-08 2025-08

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Unsafe Driving

3 violations

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%	Aug 25, 2025

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections

Make	Model	Inspections
Kenworth		3
Wilson		3

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	—	12.00	12	—	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 (3 rows) View all 3 →

Inspection #	Date ▼	State	Level	Station	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
85633873	Aug 25, 2025	IA	3	HWY 175 EB	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR IA VE5587 · 1XKZP49X9KJ278116	1	392.2-SLLS2	No
85420895	Aug 1, 2025	IA	3	HWY 175 EB	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR IA VE5587 · 1XKZP49X9KJ278116	1	392.2-SLLS2	No
85420894	Aug 1, 2025	IA	3	HWY 175 EB	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR IA VA1253 · 1XKDP40X3DJ368405	1	392.2-SLLS2	No

Authority Records (1 docket)

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	MC356100	common	INACTIVE	—

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
Feb 25, 2022	MC356100-C	VOL	REVOCATION	VOL →
Sep 28, 2021	MC356100-C	REI	REINSTATEMENT	REI →

Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)

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

Insurer	Policy #	Type	Limit	Effective	Cancel	Status
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY	CA03966525	BIPD/Primary	—	Aug 20, 2021	Apr 4, 2022	CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 4575 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 9, 2009 to Aug 20, 2021
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	CLP97427A	BIPD/Primary	—	Mar 1, 2004	Feb 9, 2009	CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	CLP97427A	CARGO	—	Mar 1, 2004	Feb 9, 2009	CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	CLP97427A	BIPD/Primary	—	Mar 1, 2001	Mar 1, 2004	CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	CLP97427A	CARGO	—	Mar 1, 2001	Mar 1, 2004	CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.	9YP18	BIPD/Primary	—	Dec 28, 2000	Apr 10, 2001	CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.	9YP18	CARGO	—	Dec 28, 2000	Mar 1, 2001	REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.	9YP18	CARGO	—	Mar 1, 1999	Jan 14, 2001	NAME CHANGED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.	9YP18	BIPD/Primary	—	Mar 1, 1999	Dec 28, 2000	REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.	9YP18	BIPD/Primary	—	Mar 1, 1999	Jan 14, 2001	NAME CHANGED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.	9YP18	CARGO	—	Mar 1, 1999	Dec 28, 2000	REPLACED

Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events

Apr 4, 2022

insurance

CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
Feb 25, 2022

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
Details →
Feb 17, 2009

authority

REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
Details →
Feb 17, 2009

authority

Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Feb 17, 2009

authority gap

Common (Property) authority inactive: 4606 days (through Sep 28, 2021)
Feb 9, 2009

insurance

CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Feb 9, 2009

insurance gap

Coverage gap: 4575 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 20, 2021)
Mar 1, 2004

insurance

CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Apr 10, 2001

insurance

CANCEL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
Mar 1, 2001

insurance

TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
Jan 14, 2001

insurance

TERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
Dec 28, 2000

insurance

TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN 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 175 EB	IA	3	0

Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page

How to verify VENNER BROS TRUCKING INC

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.
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.
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.
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.
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 VENNER BROS TRUCKING INC

Is VENNER BROS TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾

Yes. VENNER BROS TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 650205 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 VENNER BROS TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾

VENNER BROS TRUCKING 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 VENNER BROS TRUCKING INC had? ▾

3 roadside inspections are on file for VENNER BROS 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 VENNER BROS TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾

VENNER BROS TRUCKING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 3 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 VENNER BROS TRUCKING INC based? ▾

VENNER BROS TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 17392 GRANITE AVENUE, ARCADIA, Iowa 51430. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.

Does VENNER BROS TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾

VENNER BROS 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 VENNER BROS TRUCKING INC operate? ▾

VENNER BROS TRUCKING INC self-reports 2 power units and 3 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 VENNER BROS TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾

No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for VENNER BROS TRUCKING INC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

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NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

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