SHEETZ TOWING
USDOT 818509 • DBA: BRUSTKERN TOWING • 3657 LAFAYETTE RD, EVANSDALE, IA, 50707
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1753064 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1753064 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 28, 2025 | — | 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
1 state • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.17B | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.112 | Tiedown not adjustable by driver | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.128 | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2025 | 85801949 | HWY 21 | IA | Level 3 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| May 16, 2025 | 84716599 | Roadside | IA | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 392.16, 396.17C, 392.2RG | Yes |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 83298686 | Roadside | IA | Level 2 | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.17B, 393.95A, 393.95F | Yes |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 82919958 | Roadside | IA | Level 2 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.112, 393.128 | Yes |
| Sep 3, 2024 | 82586924 | I-380 NB BRANDON | IA | Level 3 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2, 390.21T(b) | No |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 81842607 | Roadside | IA | Level 2 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 392.2, 396.17(c), 393.60(d) | No |
| Nov 11, 2023 | 80161268 | 15 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDON | IA | Level 1 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.60(d), 393.95(a) | No |
| Nov 6, 2023 | 80106897 | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON | IA | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.55(c)(1), 393.95(f), 392.8 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WATERLOO | FRANKLIN ST AND BRDWAY ST AND | ...827793 | BRUSTKERN TOWING |
| Dec 4, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WATERLOO | INDEPENDENCE AVE / IDAHO ST | ...546781 | BRUSTKERN TOWING |
| Nov 9, 2017 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2010 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2008 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records