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
Email
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
Phone: 5152702096
Email: [email protected]
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
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-714496 | REVOKED | May 17, 2017 | Nov 22, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7104936277 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2011 | May 11, 2017 |
| PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BA 8636196 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2010 | May 13, 2011 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 8636196 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2011 |
| PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 8636196 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2010 | May 13, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7104936277 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2017 | May 11, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 8636196 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2011 | May 13, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 8636196 | CARGO | May 13, 2011 | May 13, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 8636196 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2011 | Apr 1, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-714496 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-714496 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC714496 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 13, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC714496 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 6, 2019 | REVOKED | Nov 22, 2023 |
| MC714496 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2011 |
| MC714496 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2010 | REVOKED | May 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 state • 2 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (14 violations from 2 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Inspection History (2 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2025 | 85505926 | I35 | IA | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 11 | 392.2RG, 392.2C, 383.23A2 | Yes |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 79608858 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.16(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)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2018 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2018 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2008 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 9, 2008 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2005 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
May 11, 2017
InsuranceInsurance cancel
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP • BIPD/Primary
May 13, 2011
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 13, 2011
InsuranceInsurance cancel
PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Apr 1, 2011
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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StationI35
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