PETERSON TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 719279 • DBA: PTI • 1950 TABOR AVENUE, MANSON, IA, 50563
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-330805 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 21, 2014 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP 8200117-00 | ON FILE | Dec 5, 2022 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CPP 2620453 | ON FILE | Mar 24, 2010 | Jul 11, 2011 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2797546 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2019 | Dec 5, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP09386A | REPLACED | Mar 24, 2014 | Dec 5, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP09386A | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2014 | Jan 8, 2020 |
| INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2620454 | CANCELLED | Jun 8, 2011 | Mar 24, 2014 |
| INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2620454 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 24, 2010 | Jul 11, 2011 |
| INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2620454 | REPLACED | Mar 24, 2010 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0039474 | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2006 | Mar 24, 2010 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0039474 | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2006 | Apr 26, 2010 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0039474 | REPLACED | Mar 24, 2004 | Apr 27, 2006 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT770613-8003-031 | REPLACED | Mar 24, 2003 | Mar 24, 2004 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT770613-8003-031 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2003 | Apr 21, 2004 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA2487369 | CANCELLED | Dec 18, 2000 | Apr 26, 2003 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI 97902920 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2000 | Jun 5, 2005 |
| NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC251171 | CANCELLED | Oct 6, 1999 | Dec 18, 2000 |
| NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC251171 | REPLACED | Dec 18, 1997 | Oct 6, 1999 |
| NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TC251171 | NAME CHANGED | Dec 18, 1997 | Oct 13, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP 8200117-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2797546 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2022 | Dec 5, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP09386A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2020 | Jan 8, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP09386A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 |
| CANCEL | INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2620454 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2014 | Mar 24, 2014 |
| NAMECHG | INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP 2620453 | CARGO | Jul 11, 2011 | Jul 11, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2620454 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2011 | Jul 11, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2620454 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2011 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0039474 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2010 | Apr 26, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0039474 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2010 | Mar 24, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0039474 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2006 | Apr 27, 2006 |
| CANCEL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI 97902920 | CARGO | Jun 5, 2005 | Jun 5, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT770613-8003-031 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2004 | Apr 21, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT770613-8003-031 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2004 | Mar 24, 2004 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2487369 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2003 | Apr 26, 2003 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TC251171 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2000 | Dec 18, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TC251171 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 1999 | Oct 13, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TC251171 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 6, 1999 | Oct 6, 1999 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC330805 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2014 |
| MC330805 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2011 |
| MC330805 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 6, 1998 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
31 states • 196 inspections
Violation Summary (98 violations from latest 100 of 196 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25F | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75B | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3 | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43E-BBST | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LPLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (196 inspections)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LA GRANGE | WY 151 MP 9.05 | ...802048 | PETERSON TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 2, 2026 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | STATE RD 101 | ...498899 | PETERSON TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 11, 2025 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL(CRAIGHEAD COUNTY) | SH18E | ...167219 | PTI |
| Apr 2, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | BELTON | IS 49 | ...712445 | PETERSON TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 19, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | BENTON | I30 | ...662451 | PETERSON TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 24, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | Ref Marker: | ...891965 | PETERSON TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 20, 2023 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | US HWY 34 | ...480237 | PETERSON TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 22, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHATTANOOGA | INTERSTATE 24 | ...793933 | PETERSON TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 16, 2021 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | MCKINNEY | S CENTRAL EXPY | ...262305 | PETERSON TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 12, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHICAGO | W 37TH PL | ...191551 | PTI |
| Jun 8, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHOREVIEW | S/B ISTH 35Wat County Road I | ...864408 | PETERSON TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 27, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLIVE | SWANSON BLVD | ...486955 | PTI |
| Apr 29, 2021 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EMPORIA | I035 | ...766388 | PTI |
| Feb 15, 2021 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BIRMINGHAM | I-59 | ...454957 | PTI |
| Jan 24, 2021 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-40 | ...480239 | PETERSON TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 11, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2018 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 23, 2018 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2017 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2016 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2015 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2015 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
44 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 44 events