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VAN METER INC

USDOT 679136 • 850 32ND AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52404

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 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
679,136
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Iowa
Phone
3193629899
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
148
Drivers (MCS-150)
187
MCS-150 Mileage
5,300,000
BOC-3 Agent
TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC
Physical Address
850 32ND AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, 52404
Contact
Phone: 3193629899

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 1, 2019
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1049241ACTIVEUnknownUnknown
Contract CarrierMC-1049241ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBAP 6800465ON FILEJan 1, 2019Jan 1, 2019

Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBAP 6800465REPLACEDJan 1, 2019Jan 1, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBAP 6800465BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2022Jan 1, 2022
TERM/REPLZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYBAP 6800465BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2019Jan 1, 2019

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1049241MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 19, 2019—Unknown
MC1049241MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJul 19, 2019—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A

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

Inspections
92
Violations
73
10 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
10.9%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
148
Drivers (MCS-150)
187
Crash Records
10

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

3
May
3
Jun
Jul
3
Aug
3
Sep
3
Oct
4
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
5
Feb
3
Mar
5
Apr
1
May
2
Jun
4
Jul
3
Aug
2
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
5
Dec
3
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 92 of 92 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

13 states • 92 inspections

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Violation Summary (73 violations from 92 inspections)

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Violation Summary (73 violations from 92 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak44—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured30—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL390.19B2-BIENNIAL10—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE392.9BA-INACTIVE11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16B-DPASSFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D390.21TE2IV-D10—General/Admin
FMCSR:395.8F12395.8F1210—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2MIOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.70B1ICoupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)10—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21T(a)390.21T(a)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.81Horn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(h)(2)Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)10—General/Admin

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
10.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
-12.5 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.79vs nat'l 1.80
-1.01 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (92 inspections)

Showing 50 of 92

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Inspection History (92 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 25, 202687414293FORT MORGAN COCOLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 27, 20268722548710 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 23, 202687157267KANSAS CITY MOMOLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 5, 202686987718HIGHLAND WIWILevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 27, 202686918239SPARTA WIWILevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 5, 202686705276JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2396.17C-PI, 393.95FNo
Jan 5, 202686723970LAWRENCE KSKSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.95A4-EEUSNo
Dec 30, 202586684749I-20 WMSLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 18, 202586631594OLATHE NORTH M.C.I.S. #23WKSLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 12, 202586551050KANSAS CITY MOMOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LFTSINo
Dec 12, 202586550831CARTHAGE MOMOLevel 3VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Dec 10, 202586529661NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUNDNELevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.95A4-EEUSNo
Nov 11, 202586298486ROADSIDEKSLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 5, 202586254430HINDS COUNTYMSLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 4, 202586244797032 - LITCHFIELD - I-55 N/BILLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75A3Yes
Oct 30, 202586190368JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 23, 202586130975RoadsideNELevel 3INT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 14, 202586067579I-20 EMSLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.8E-HOSPDNo
Sep 24, 202585880883DOUGLAS COUNTY - 045KSLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LCLNo
Sep 15, 202585812267KANSAS CITY MOMOLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 27, 202585665998CLARKS GROVE MNMNLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER7393.48A-BIBD, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Aug 21, 202585613387CLARKS GROVE MNMNLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 6, 202585431870OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24WKSLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.19B2-BIENNIAL, 392.9BA-INACTIVEYes
Jul 30, 202585368903JOPLIN MOMOLevel 2DORSEY TRA SEMI-TRAILER3393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LLPLNo
Jul 18, 202585270255JOPLIN MOMOLevel 1VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jul 10, 202585237782CHISAGO CITY MNMNLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9A-LHWS, 393.9A-LFTSI, 392.2-SLLIFTANo
Jul 10, 202585238449LINO LAKES MNMNLevel 3VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Jun 23, 20258503003910 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2RGNo
Jun 10, 202584970746NEW LONDON MNMNLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 2, 202584622628BRAINERD MNMNLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Apr 21, 202584529116ROCHESTER MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16B-DPASSNo
Apr 17, 202584485190MOTLEY MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Apr 16, 202584439361KANSAS CITY MOMOLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21TE2IV-DNo
Apr 9, 202584372777FORT MORGAN COCOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.95FNo
Apr 7, 202584352751033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/BILLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.8F12No
Mar 17, 202584143646DELL RAPIDS SDSDLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 11, 202584126372AUGUSTA WIWILevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 5, 202584051721I-57 SBILLevel 2FTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 27, 202583981288BOONVILLE MOMOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 24, 202583957882OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24WKSLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9A-LFTSI, 393.75A3-TAOL, 390.21TB1-MCYes
Feb 14, 20258388763210 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 11, 202583881265MAYVIEW MOMOLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 4, 202583833859BRAINERD MNMNLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 20, 20258367316710 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Dec 27, 20248349881910 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Nov 21, 202483216518RoadsideNELevel 3MORG STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 21, 202483245193WABAUNSEE COUNTY - 197KSLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 19, 20248321604015 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDONIALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2RGNo
Nov 7, 202483105901RoadsideNELevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2MINo
Oct 31, 20248307317810 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLAIALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.70B1IYes
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

65 total · 7.7% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA6 · 1 OOS
KANSAS CITY MO5
OLATHE SOUTH M.C.I.S. #24W3 · 2 OOS
JEFFERSON SD3
ROCHESTER2
ONAMIA2
BRAINERD MN2
FORT MORGAN CO2

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving21 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
10
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
7
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
9

Crash History (10 records)

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Crash History (10 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 19, 2023MNINJURY01CHAMPLINUSTH 169...878866VAN METER INC
Nov 29, 2022MNINJURY02HAYWARDISTH 90...212615VAN METER INC
Apr 27, 2022IAFATAL21—US-75 & 310TH STREET...KD8844VAN METER INC
Apr 27, 2021IATOW00NORTH LIBERTY240TH ST AND PROGRESS ST...MG4803VAN METER INC
Oct 9, 2020IAINJURY01————
Feb 26, 2020IAINJURY01————
Aug 11, 2017IATOW00————
Feb 4, 2014IATOW00————
Oct 23, 2006IAINJURY01————
Aug 16, 2006IATOW00————

Compliance Timeline

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

Dec 19, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in MN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 29, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in MN
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Apr 27, 2022
Crash
Fatal crash in IA
2 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 27, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in IA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 9, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 26, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 1, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 11, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 4, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 23, 2006
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 16, 2006
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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Crashes10 crash records
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Station10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA
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