BUILDERS TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 671322 • 650 12TH AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52404
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
671,322
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
3192131505
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
27
Drivers (MCS-150)
18
MCS-150 Mileage
1,150,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
650 12TH AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52404
Contact
Phone: 3192131505
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 1, 2016
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-312575 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 2, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1000013229 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
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| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1000013229 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2016 | Oct 3, 2024 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CTP0050953 | REPLACED | Nov 21, 2009 | Jan 1, 2016 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CTP0050953 | CANCELLED | Nov 21, 2009 | Apr 24, 2016 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CTP0050953 | REPLACED | Oct 22, 2009 | Nov 21, 2009 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CTP 005 09 53 | REPLACED | Dec 12, 1996 | Dec 12, 1996 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CTP 005 09 53 (DUP) | REPLACED | Dec 12, 1996 | Oct 22, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 1000013229 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 1000013229 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CTP0050953 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2016 | Apr 24, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CTP0050953 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CTP0050953 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2009 | Nov 21, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CTP 005 09 53 (DUP) | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2009 | Oct 22, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CTP 005 09 53 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 1996 | Dec 12, 1996 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC312575 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2024 |
| MC312575 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC312575 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2016 |
| MC312575 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 10, 1997 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
4%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
18
Violations
40
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
5.6%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
27
Drivers (MCS-150)
18
Crash Records
9
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 18 of 18 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 18 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (40 violations from 18 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | 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:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
5.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
-17.8 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.22vs nat'l 1.80
+0.42 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (18 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
11 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
9
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
5
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
9
Crash History (9 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLINTON | 8TH AVE SOUTH AND US 30 W | ...079352 | BUILDERS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 11, 2020 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2018 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2017 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2011 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2007 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2001 | MO | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 1999 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Oct 3, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 1, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 24, 2016
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN • BIPD/Primary
Jan 1, 2016
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN • BIPD/Primary
Nov 21, 2009
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN • BIPD/Primary
Oct 22, 2009
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN • BIPD/Primary
Dec 12, 1996
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN • BIPD/Primary
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