VAN METER INC
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 10 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
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TruckCodex risk summary — VAN METER INC (USDOT 679136) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): NATHAN JENSEMA (Owner) Organization: INDIVIDUAL Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 2 fatalities on crash record — 10 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/679136/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
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Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.5% (better). Vehicle OOS 13.9% vs peer median 18% (better). n=6303 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 1, 2022
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Process AgentTRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1049241ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 117 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 99 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 7.69% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
VAN METER INC is a individual based in CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 679136. 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 148 power units and 187 drivers, with 99 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 13.9%. 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.
VAN METER INC is a large fleet, operating 148 power units and 187 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Cedar Rapids, IA. Across 64 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.8% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common and contract.
64 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 129% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (12) and IA (11), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
7.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (62.2% of violations); top code 393.48A-BIBD (Inoperative/defective brakes) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 148 power units (large fleet) and 187 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 6,303 ACTIVE carriers operating 74–222 power units (±50% of this carrier's 148 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri (MO) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | May 18, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | May 27, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 13, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 52 | |
| International | 19 | |
| Ford | 10 | |
| Utility | 7 | |
| Vanguard | 4 | |
| Big Tex | 2 | |
| Dorsey Tra | 2 | |
| Ftl | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.23 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 0.16 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | — | 2.68 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (99 rows) View all 99 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88433199 | Jul 15, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88406565 | Jul 14, 2026 | OK | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87966975 | May 27, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.24C2III-ELDSDN, 395.24D-ELDPT | No |
| 87886347 | May 18, 2026 | MO | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 87863046 | May 15, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 87833179 | May 13, 2026 | AL | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 87649308 | Apr 21, 2026 | OK | 3 | US69 / 40TH ST N |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87414293 | Mar 25, 2026 | CO | 2 | FORT MORGAN CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87225487 | Feb 27, 2026 | IA | 2 | ia-10---i35-nb-mm-30-osceola |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87157267 | Feb 23, 2026 | MO | 2 | KANSAS CITY MO |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86987718 | Feb 5, 2026 | WI | 3 | HIGHLAND WI |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86918239 | Jan 27, 2026 | WI | 1 | SPARTA WI |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86723970 | Jan 5, 2026 | KS | 1 | LAWRENCE KS |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 86705276 | Jan 5, 2026 | SD | 1 | JEFFERSON SD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.95F, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86684749 | Dec 30, 2025 | MS | 3 | I-20 W |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86631594 | Dec 18, 2025 | KS | 1 | ks-olathe-north-m.c.i.s.-#23w |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86551050 | Dec 12, 2025 | MO | 2 | KANSAS CITY MO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 86550831 | Dec 12, 2025 | MO | 3 | CARTHAGE MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86529661 | Dec 10, 2025 | NE | 1 | NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUND |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 86298486 | Nov 11, 2025 | KS | 2 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86254430 | Nov 5, 2025 | MS | 3 | HINDS COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86244797 | Nov 4, 2025 | IL | 1 | il-032---litchfield---i-55-n/b |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 86190368 | Oct 30, 2025 | SD | 1 | JEFFERSON SD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86130975 | Oct 23, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86067579 | Oct 14, 2025 | MS | 3 | I-20 E |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0233530056 | Dec 19, 2023 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0223330485 | Nov 29, 2022 | MN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2201297567 | Apr 27, 2022 | IA | 2 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| IA2101237285 | Apr 27, 2021 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2001194191 | Oct 9, 2020 | IA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IA2001164406 | Feb 26, 2020 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA1700997710 | Aug 11, 2017 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1400783912 | Feb 4, 2014 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA2006247583 | Oct 23, 2006 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA2006234585 | Aug 16, 2006 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2019 | MC1049241-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 6800465 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 1, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 6800465 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 6800465 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2019 | Jan 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 19, 2019
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Jan 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KANSAS CITY MO | MO | 5 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 3 | 0 |
| FORT MORGAN CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| BRAINERD MN | MN | 2 | 0 |
| CLARKS GROVE MN | MN | 2 | 1 |
| ONAMIA | MN | 2 | 0 |
| ROCHESTER | MN | 2 | 0 |
| JOPLIN MO | MO | 2 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON PORT OF ENTRY | SD | 2 | 2 |
| HWY 61 MUSCATINE | IA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1049241
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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