VAN WYK INC
USDOT 69971 • 1901 S 2ND AVE, SHELDON, IA, 51201
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A01083 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | CARGO | QT-660-3456X659-PHX-11 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2011 | Apr 20, 2017 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00988 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00894 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00803 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00710 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IHX 5014553 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00609 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00502 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200A00367 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 83 MS RY7120 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2004 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D200P00023 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2006 |
| ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CARGO | PST343032 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2001 | Mar 1, 2004 |
| AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 823 MXC 80311679 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 1993 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 91MSLT0935 | REPLACED | Dec 10, 1990 | Dec 1, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | QT-660-3456X659-PHX-11 | CARGO | Apr 20, 2017 | Apr 20, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A01083 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2014 | Mar 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00988 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00894 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00803 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHX 5014553 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00710 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00609 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 MS RY7120 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2009 | Mar 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00502 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200A00367 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D200P00023 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | PST343032 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2004 | Mar 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY | 823 MXC 80311679 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91MSLT0935 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2001 | Dec 1, 2001 |
Authority Action History (20 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC146814 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC146814 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC146814 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 3, 1992 | — | Unknown |
| MC146814 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC146814 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC146814 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 22, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC146814 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 10, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC146814 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 18, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC146814 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 21, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC146814 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 7, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC146814 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 27, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC146814 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 13, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC146814 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 28, 1981 | SUPERSEDED | Aug 28, 1981 |
| MC146814 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 9, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC146814 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 4, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC146814 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 4, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC146814 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 4, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC146814 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 4, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC146814 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 13, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC146814 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 10, 1979 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
35 states • 510 inspections
Violation Summary (82 violations from latest 100 of 510 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 6 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B4-DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.5A3 | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SASMD | Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TFWETL | Tires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | 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:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DH | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (510 inspections)
Showing 50 of 510
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2026 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | No city county crash | I80 WB 262.30 | ...122486 | VAN WYK INC |
| Jan 16, 2026 | SD | FATAL | 2 | 4 | Rural | I 90 W at MRM 244.00 | ...133273 | VAN WYK INC |
| Dec 13, 2025 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BELLE | I-64 MP 94 | ...233599 | VAN WYK INC |
| Nov 26, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | TOLLAND | 84-E | ...233600 | VAN WYK INC |
| Nov 7, 2025 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRISTOW | INTERSTATE 44 EASTBOUND | ...201669 | VAN WYK INC |
| Oct 29, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UTICA TWP | E 8TH RD | ...233591 | VAN WYK INC |
| Oct 10, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | SB INTERSTATE 81 AT 1.10M N OF SMITHLAND ROAD | ...133273 | VAN WYK INC |
| May 23, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | OXFORD (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...667432 | VAN WYK INC |
| May 2, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | U054 | ...304553 | VAN WYK INC |
| Dec 14, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | US 20 W | ...122476 | VAN WYK INC |
| Dec 11, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BUTLER (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...233594 | VAN WYK INC |
| Nov 30, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOWE | I80 EB 122.4MM | ...361779 | VAN WYK INC |
| Sep 18, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CANNONSBURG | FLYING J RD | ...233595 | VAN WYK INC |
| Aug 19, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DENISON | US 59 N | ...645979 | VAN WYK INC |
| Jul 9, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | Ref Marker: | ...122485 | VAN WYK INC |
| Jan 19, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RICHLAND TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...304572 | VAN WYK INC |
| Dec 22, 2023 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BRIGHAM | USH 018 EB | ...275447 | VAN WYK INC |
| Dec 21, 2023 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HARRISONBURG | S MAIN ST | ...361776 | VAN WYK INC |
| Sep 28, 2023 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | U054 | ...338426 | VAN WYK INC |
| Aug 4, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAU CLAIRE | IH 094 WB | ...415755 | VAN WYK INC |
| Jun 24, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 77 NORTHBOUND | ...338425 | VAN WYK INC |
| Apr 7, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-81 NB | ...342936 | VAN WYK INC |
| Apr 5, 2023 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MIDDLEBOROUGH | RTE 44 W @ ROTARY | ...132495 | VAN WYK INC |
| Feb 16, 2023 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CADIZ | STH 011 EB | ...283069 | VAN WYK INC |
| Jan 16, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORANGE | ISTH 94 | ...275449 | VAN WYK INC |
Compliance Timeline
42 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 42 events