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CONSUMING FIRE ENTERPRISES INC

USDOT 874074 • DBA: SALTON CATTLE COMPANY • 3435 420TH ST, RUTHVEN, IA, 51358

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
874,074
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Iowa
Phone
7122602423
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
82,275
BOC-3 Agent
JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
Physical Address
3435 420TH ST, RUTHVEN, IA, 51358
Contact
Phone: 7122602423

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 20.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 13.3 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 25, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-383884ACTIVEUnknownOct 22, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPANBIPD/Primary02TRM061375-02ACTIVEOct 25, 2025Apr 8, 2026

Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPANBIPD/Primary02TRM061375-02REPLACEDOct 25, 2025Mar 11, 2026
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPANBIPD/Primary02TRM061375-01CANCELLEDNov 8, 2024Oct 25, 2025
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 0466007REPLACEDFeb 27, 2019Nov 8, 2024
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP29098ACANCELLEDMar 14, 2017Feb 27, 2019
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP29098ANAME CHANGEDFeb 27, 2017Apr 17, 2017
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP29098AREPLACEDFeb 27, 2017Mar 14, 2017
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP85195ACANCELLEDJul 3, 2012Feb 21, 2014
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP85195ACANCELLEDApr 29, 2011Jul 3, 2012
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryCLP93783ACANCELLEDAug 21, 2000Sep 17, 2002

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN02TRM061375-02BIPD/PrimaryApr 8, 2026Apr 8, 2026
TERM/REPLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN02TRM061375-02BIPD/PrimaryMar 11, 2026Mar 11, 2026
CANCELBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN02TRM061375-01BIPD/PrimaryOct 25, 2025Oct 25, 2025
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 0466007BIPD/PrimaryNov 8, 2024Nov 8, 2024
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP29098ABIPD/PrimaryFeb 27, 2019Feb 27, 2019
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP29098ABIPD/PrimaryApr 17, 2017Apr 17, 2017
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP29098ABIPD/PrimaryMar 14, 2017Mar 14, 2017
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP85195ABIPD/PrimaryFeb 21, 2014Feb 21, 2014
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP85195ABIPD/PrimaryJul 3, 2012Jul 3, 2012
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP93783ABIPD/PrimarySep 17, 2002Sep 17, 2002

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-383884INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-383884INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC383884CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 29, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 22, 2025
MC383884CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 31, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 26, 2019
MC383884MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDMar 13, 2017—Unknown
MC383884CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 6, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 12, 2012
MC383884MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDMay 2, 2011REVOKEDMar 3, 2014
MC383884MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 25, 2000REVOKEDNov 29, 2002

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
96%

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

Inspections
5
Violations
21
4 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
20.0%
Driver OOS %
20.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 5 of 5 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 5 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (21 violations from 5 inspections)

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Violation Summary (21 violations from 5 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.4A-UIUse of drugs2210Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.4A-POSUse of drugs1110Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:393.45DBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
20.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-3.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
20.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+13.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
4.20vs nat'l 1.80
+2.40 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (5 inspections)

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Inspection History (5 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Nov 17, 202586352468A34 WBIALevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLS2, 396.17C, 392.2RGNo
Oct 31, 202586222302RoadsideIALevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR8392.2RG, 396.17C, 392.4A-UIYes
Mar 31, 202584294943RoadsideIALevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2392.16, 392.2RGNo
Jan 6, 202583547656HWY 75 SB AND C60IALevel 3EBY SEMI-TRAILER7392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG3No
Dec 18, 202483422615JEFFERSON SDSDLevel 3WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLSRNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

5 total · 20.0% OOS
2024-122025-11
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

A34 WB1
HWY 75 SB AND C601
JEFFERSON SD1

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 23, 2018MOTOW00————
May 1, 2013IATOW00————
Jul 26, 2011IAINJURY01————

Compliance Timeline

14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Apr 8, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN • BIPD/Primary
Mar 11, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN • BIPD/Primary
Oct 25, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN • BIPD/Primary
Oct 22, 2025
Authority
Contract Carrier authority active
Docket MC-383884
Nov 8, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 27, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 23, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 17, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 14, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 21, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 1, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 3, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 26, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 17, 2002
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary

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