ARGEE TRANSPORT CO

USDOT 73644 • 1987 NE 54TH AVENUE, DES MOINES, IA, 50313

ACTIVEMotor CarrierProperty Broker

Authority:3 active

Insurance:3 current

BOC-3:On file

Safety Rating:S

MCS-150:Never updated

OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT

73,644

Status

ACTIVE

Entity Type

Corporation

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier, Property Broker

State

Iowa

Phone

5152628044

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Safety Rating

MCS-150 Mileage

1,026,981

BOC-3 Agent

JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.

Physical Address

1987 NE 54TH AVENUE, DES MOINES, IA, 50313

Contact

Phone: 5152628044

Email: [email protected]

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active

Common Carrier — Active

Property Broker — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

3 active

Latest: Apr 1, 2008

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Contract Carrier	MC-178459	ACTIVE	Unknown	May 13, 2022
Common Carrier	MC-178459	ACTIVE	Unknown	May 13, 2022
Property Broker	MC-178459	ACTIVE	Unknown	May 13, 2022

Active Insurance (3)

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Active Insurance (3)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.	CARGO	MXI97909750	ON FILE	Apr 1, 2008	Apr 1, 2010
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	KK06300223	ON FILE	Dec 15, 1993	Apr 1, 2005
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.	SURETY	200130 10939935	ON FILE	Aug 2, 1993	Oct 1, 2013

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.	CARGO	MXI 97907624	REPLACED	Apr 1, 2005	Apr 1, 2008
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.	CARGO	MXI 97904070	CANCELLED	Apr 1, 2001	May 29, 2005
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.	CARGO	MXI	CANCELLED	Apr 1, 2001	May 3, 2001
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.	CARGO	MXI	REPLACED	Apr 1, 2001	Apr 1, 2001
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.	CARGO	MXI 97904070	REPLACED	Apr 1, 2001	Apr 1, 2005
ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	CARGO	MTC I06544782	REPLACED	Aug 1, 1995	Apr 1, 2001
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.	CARGO	KK06300223	REPLACED	Dec 15, 1993	Aug 1, 1995

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
TERM/REPL	UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.	200130 10939935	SURETY	Oct 1, 2013	Oct 1, 2013
TERM/REPL	FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.	MXI97909750	CARGO	Apr 1, 2010	Apr 1, 2010
TERM/REPL	FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.	MXI 97907624	CARGO	Apr 1, 2008	Apr 1, 2008
TERM/CANCL	FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.	MXI 97904070	CARGO	May 29, 2005	May 29, 2005
TERM/REPL	ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.	KK06300223	BIPD/Primary	Apr 1, 2005	Apr 1, 2005
TERM/REPL	FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.	MXI 97904070	CARGO	Apr 1, 2005	Apr 1, 2005
TERM/CANCL	FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.	MXI	CARGO	May 3, 2001	May 3, 2001
TERM/REPL	ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	MTC I06544782	CARGO	Apr 1, 2001	Apr 1, 2001
TERM/REPL	FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.	MXI	CARGO	Apr 1, 2001	Apr 1, 2001
TERM/REPL	ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.	KK06300223	CARGO	Aug 1, 1995	Aug 1, 1995

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
Authority	Docket	Reason	Date
COMMON	MC-178459	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Unknown
CONTRACT	MC-178459	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Unknown
BROKER	MC-178459	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Unknown

Authority Action History (18 events)

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Authority Action History (18 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC178459	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Apr 5, 2022	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	May 13, 2022
MC178459	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Apr 5, 2022	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	May 13, 2022
MC178459	BROKER	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Apr 5, 2022	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	May 13, 2022
MC178459	BROKER	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Nov 4, 2013	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Nov 22, 2013
MC178459	PROPERTY BROKER	REINSTATED	Dec 14, 2005	—	Unknown
MC178459	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	Dec 14, 2005	—	Unknown
MC178459	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	REINSTATED	Dec 14, 2005	—	Unknown
MC178459	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jan 30, 1994	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Unknown
MC178459	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jan 30, 1994	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Unknown
MC178459	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jan 30, 1994	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Unknown
MC178459	BROKER	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Aug 2, 1993	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Unknown
MC178459	PROPERTY BROKER	GRANTED	Jul 23, 1993	REVOKED	Dec 12, 2005
MC178459	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Jul 23, 1993	REVOKED	Dec 12, 2005
MC178459	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	Jul 23, 1993	REVOKED	Dec 12, 2005
MC178459	PROPERTY BROKER	GRANTED	Feb 12, 1988	TRANSFERRED	Jul 3, 1993
MC178459	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Dec 7, 1987	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Unknown
MC178459	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Dec 10, 1984	TRANSFERRED	Jul 3, 1993
MC178459	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	Dec 10, 1984	TRANSFERRED	Jul 3, 1993

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness

N/A

Unsafe Driving

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

Inspections

Violations

6 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

7.7%

Driver OOS %

1.9%

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

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Inspection Activity Map

12 states • 52 inspections

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Violation Summary (30 violations from 52 inspections)

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Violation Summary (30 violations from 52 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2RG	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	3	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	3	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR	HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.	2	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-B	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:392.2-SLLS2	Speeding 6-10 mph over limit	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24C2III	Driver failed to manually add shipping document number	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI	Inoperable required lamps	1	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2MI	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41B10-MC	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLED	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.106D-C	Cargo securement - front end structure	1	1	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8	Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95(a)	Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)	Tires/tubes - general defects	1	0	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106(d)	Cargo securement - front end structure	1	1	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110	Cargo securement - logs	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate

7.7%vs nat'l 23.4%

-15.7 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

1.9%vs nat'l 6.7%

-4.8 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

0.58vs nat'l 1.80

-1.22 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 (52 inspections)

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Inspection History (52 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Mar 30, 2026	87453251	I-80 EB REST AREA	IA	Level 3	TRLK SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2RG	No
Jan 14, 2026	86801399	VERMILLION SD	SD	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Dec 4, 2025	86496857	ARGYLE IA	MO	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.45D-B	No
Oct 3, 2025	85968789	Roadside	IA	Level 3	TRLR SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLS1	No
Sep 30, 2025	85938774	10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA	IA	Level 3	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 24, 2025	85596038	HWY 218 HOUGHTON	IA	Level 3	TRLK SEMI-TRAILER	3	392.2-SLLS2, 395.24C2III, 392.2RG	No
Aug 22, 2025	85577412	EASTON MO	MO	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	1	393.9A-LTSI	Yes
Aug 13, 2025	85482701	WAVERLY WEST BOUND	NE	Level 3	TRLR SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLEWA3	No
Aug 13, 2025	85482672	WAVERLY WEST BOUND	NE	Level 3	SPC SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLEWA3	No
Aug 13, 2025	85482677	WAVERLY WEST BOUND	NE	Level 3	TRLR SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLEWA3	No
Jun 12, 2025	84976760	IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE	TX	Level 2	TRLK SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.75A3	Yes
Mar 3, 2025	84027673	45 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GR	IA	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2RG	No
Feb 11, 2025	83835425	KENTLAND IN	IN	Level 2	TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jan 15, 2025	83614461	HEBRON 81 SCALE	NE	Level 3	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.2-SLLEWG1, 392.2MI	No
Nov 24, 2024	83281582	MANSFIELD GA	GA	Level 3	TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLLSWZ	No
Oct 31, 2024	83063230	CLE ELUM WA	WA	Level 2	TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER	2	395.30B1-ELDDFR	No
Oct 18, 2024	82945883	MANCHESTER TN	TN	Level 3	UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Aug 26, 2024	82482133	FULTON MO	MO	Level 2	TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Aug 19, 2024	82416673	FULTON MO	MO	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 16, 2024	82439677	FULTON MO	MO	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 16, 2024	82439880	FULTON MO	MO	Level 2	TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Aug 15, 2024	82390770	FULTON MO	MO	Level 2	TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Aug 14, 2024	82390402	FULTON MO	MO	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 14, 2024	82390545	FULTON MO	MO	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 13, 2024	82369463	FULTON MO	MO	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 13, 2024	82369470	FULTON MO	MO	Level 2	TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Aug 13, 2024	82369458	FULTON MO	MO	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 12, 2024	82369564	FULTON MO	MO	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 12, 2024	82369578	FULTON MO	MO	Level 2	TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.45(b)(2)	No
Aug 12, 2024	82369553	FULTON MO	MO	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 19, 2024	80981588	MADISON WI	WI	Level 2	HOMEMADE SEMI-TRAILER	5	392.2-SLL, 391.41B10-MC, 392.2-SLLED	Yes
Jan 25, 2024	80705703	Roadside	IA	Level 2	RAVE SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 18, 2023	80556396	KIRKWOOD (NB)	NY	Level 1	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Dec 13, 2023	80421408	COVINGTON IN	IN	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Nov 2, 2023	80067225	COVINGTON IN	IN	Level 2	TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Nov 2, 2023	80067226	COVINGTON IN	IN	Level 2	KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Oct 19, 2023	79971666	Roadside	IN	Level 2	TRLK FULL TRAILER	0	—	No
Aug 1, 2023	79293173	Roadside	IA	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Aug 1, 2023	79307134	Roadside	MO	Level 1	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	1	395.8	No
Jul 12, 2023	79135372	Roadside	IN	Level 2	TRLK SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jul 12, 2023	79135381	Roadside	IN	Level 2	TRLK SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jun 1, 2023	78798552	Roadside	IN	Level 2	TRLK SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jun 1, 2023	78798535	Roadside	IN	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
May 3, 2023	78571247	Roadside	IN	Level 2	TRLK SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
May 3, 2023	78571246	Roadside	IN	Level 2	TRLK POLE TRAILER	0	—	No
May 2, 2023	78521889	WEST	WA	Level 3	TRLR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Apr 25, 2023	78478185	Roadside	IA	Level 3	TRLR POLE TRAILER	1	392.2	No
Apr 19, 2023	78414116	Roadside	IN	Level 2	KW TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Apr 19, 2023	78414115	Roadside	IN	Level 2	TRLK SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Apr 18, 2023	78390955	Roadside	IL	Level 2	UNKNOWN POLE TRAILER	3	393.95(a), 392.2, 393.75(a)	No

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

30 total · 6.7% OOS

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InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

FULTON MO13

COVINGTON IN3

WAVERLY WEST BOUND3

45 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GR1

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving16

Vehicle Maintenance9 · 5 OOS

Hours of Service4

Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Across 9 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (19 records)

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Crash History (19 records)
Date	State	Severity	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Feb 15, 2022	NE	TOW	0	—	KENNEDY FREEWAY	...177717	ARGEE TRANSPORT CO
Sep 1, 2015	SD	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Aug 26, 2014	IA	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jan 30, 2014	NJ	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Dec 31, 2013	TX	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Dec 6, 2013	KY	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Nov 20, 2012	OK	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Jun 26, 2011	IA	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Jan 16, 2008	WI	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Nov 7, 2004	IA	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
May 8, 2003	TX	INJURY	3	—	—	—	—
Apr 24, 2003	OK	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Sep 20, 2001	IA	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Mar 23, 2001	MN	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Mar 20, 2001	MO	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Apr 26, 2000	MI	TOW	0	—	—	—	—
Aug 27, 1999	IA	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Mar 13, 1998	AR	INJURY	1	—	—	—	—
Aug 5, 1996	MO	TOW	0	—	—	—	—