ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR

USDOT 660738 • DBA: ULTIMATE TOWING • 5900 OAKWOOD DRIVE, URBANDALE, IA, 50322

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
660,738
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
5152702096
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
1
Physical Address
5900 OAKWOOD DRIVE, URBANDALE, IA, 50322
Contact

Risk Signals3 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 50.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 26.6 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 50.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 43.3 percentage points above average.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Apr 1, 2011
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-714496REVOKEDMay 17, 2017Nov 22, 2023

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPBIPD/PrimaryACP BA 7104936277ON FILEApr 1, 2011May 11, 2017
PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOBA 8636196ON FILEApr 1, 2010May 13, 2011

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA 8636196REPLACEDApr 1, 2010Apr 1, 2011
PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA 8636196CANCELLEDApr 1, 2010May 13, 2011

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELNATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPACP BA 7104936277BIPD/PrimaryMay 11, 2017May 11, 2017
TERM/CANCLPEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBA 8636196BIPD/PrimaryMay 13, 2011May 13, 2011
CANCELPEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBA 8636196CARGOMay 13, 2011May 13, 2011
TERM/REPLPEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBA 8636196BIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2011Apr 1, 2011

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-714496INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-714496INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC714496MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDFeb 13, 2024Unknown
MC714496MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDDec 6, 2019REVOKEDNov 22, 2023
MC714496COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 18, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 2, 2011
MC714496MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 18, 2010REVOKEDMay 17, 2017

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
96%
Hours of Service
75%
Unsafe Driving
17%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
2
Violations
14
5 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
50.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
50.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
5

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 2 of 2 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state2 inspections

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Violation Summary (14 violations from 2 inspections)

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Violation Summary (14 violations from 2 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2Operating a CMV without a CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41APhysical qualification - general117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance

Inspection History (2 inspections)

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Inspection History (2 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Aug 14, 202585505926I35IALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK11392.2RG, 392.2C, 383.23A2Yes
Sep 6, 202379608858RoadsideIALevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.16(a), 392.2, 396.17(c)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

1 total · 100.0% OOS
2025-082025-08
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

I351 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
5
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (5 records)

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Crash History (5 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 17, 2018IATOW00
Jun 26, 2018IATOW00
Dec 10, 2008IATOW00
Feb 9, 2008IATOW00
Apr 16, 2005IAINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 22, 2023
Authority
Sep 17, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 26, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 11, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP • BIPD/Primary
May 13, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 13, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Apr 1, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 10, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 9, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 16, 2005
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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