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JAMES L ANDERSON

TERRIL, IA

DBA: ANDERSON TRUCKING

USDOT 955122 Active INDIVIDUAL Based in TERRIL, IA
Operating authority
Insurance

CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.

Power Units
2
Drivers
3
Inspections
8
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
1 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

JAMES L ANDERSON is a individual based in TERRIL, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 955122. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 3 drivers, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

JAMES L ANDERSON is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 3 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Terril, IA. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 25% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (2) and SD (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Peterbilt, Cusm, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance & contact

vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.50 vs 1.80 -0.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Location & Contact
1973 - 310TH AVE
TERRIL, IA 51364
Phone: 7122292544
Registration
USDOT 955122
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 96,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 282,997 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 282,997 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 282,997 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +100 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
3 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations
1 OOS · 50.0%
Hours of Service
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Iowa (IA) 3 0 0.0% May 19, 2026
South Dakota (SD) 1 1 100.0% Jan 27, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 7
Cusm 2
Wilson 2
Polar 1
Unknown 1
Wils 1
Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87915155 May 19, 2026 IA 3 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FT8108 · 1XP5D68X0TN406445
7 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
86904385 Jan 27, 2026 SD 2 SISSETON SD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FW0967 · 1XP5DB9X5YN522660
4 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.60D, 392.2-SLLEWA1 Yes
83465920 Dec 15, 2024 IA 3 HWY 18 WB
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FW0967 · 1XP5DB9X5YN522660
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
82887964 Oct 10, 2024 IA 3 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FW0967 · 1XP5DB9X5YN522660
1 392.2 No
80918729 Feb 21, 2024 NE 3 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FW0967 · 1XP5DB9X5YN522660
2 392.2 No
80254298 Nov 26, 2023 IA 3 HWY 71 SB
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FT8108 · 1XP5D68X0TN406445
0 — No
79328838 Aug 4, 2023 IA 2 HWY 63
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FB9387 · 1XP5DB9X5YN522660
4 393.11, 393.51, 393.60(d) No
78440181 Apr 25, 2023 IA 3 A34 WB
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FB9387 · 1XP5DB9X5YN522660
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IA2005215318 Mar 24, 2005 IA 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
CONTRACT
MC408513
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
CANAL INSURANCE CO. CT1773593539 91X May 9, 2024 On file ACTIVE
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. 0000886791 BIPD/Primary May 9, 2018 May 9, 2024 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 6176546 BIPD/Primary May 22, 2017 May 9, 2018 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP58163A BIPD/Primary Oct 8, 2008 Jun 22, 2017 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP58163A BIPD/Primary Oct 8, 2008 May 22, 2017 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. MCP2714772C BIPD/Primary Oct 8, 2007 Oct 8, 2008 REPLACED
CLASSIC INSURANCE CO CA 8326976 BIPD/Primary Oct 8, 2004 Oct 8, 2007 REPLACED
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP201427 CARGO Oct 8, 2002 Oct 8, 2004 CANCELLED
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP201427 BIPD/Primary Oct 8, 2002 Oct 8, 2004 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN318269 BIPD/Primary Apr 30, 2002 Oct 8, 2002 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN318269 BIPD/Primary Dec 16, 2001 Apr 30, 2002 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN318269 BIPD/Primary Oct 8, 2001 Dec 16, 2001 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 9, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.
  2. May 9, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jun 22, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. May 22, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. Oct 8, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  6. Oct 8, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CLASSIC INSURANCE CO
  7. Oct 18, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Oct 8, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
  9. Oct 8, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Apr 30, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Dec 16, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Dec 11, 2001
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
A34 WB IA 1 0
HWY 18 WB IA 1 0
HWY 63 IA 1 0
HWY 71 SB IA 1 0
SISSETON SD SD 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 4 0
393.11 Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.51 Steering wheel free play excessive Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.60(d) Glazing/window obstructions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify JAMES L ANDERSON

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about JAMES L ANDERSON

Is JAMES L ANDERSON an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. JAMES L ANDERSON is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 955122 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is JAMES L ANDERSON's safety rating? ▾
JAMES L ANDERSON is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has JAMES L ANDERSON had? ▾
8 roadside inspections are on file for JAMES L ANDERSON in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is JAMES L ANDERSON's out-of-service rate? ▾
JAMES L ANDERSON's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is JAMES L ANDERSON based? ▾
JAMES L ANDERSON reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1973 - 310TH AVE, TERRIL, Iowa 51364. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does JAMES L ANDERSON have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. JAMES L ANDERSON holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC408513). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does JAMES L ANDERSON operate? ▾
JAMES L ANDERSON self-reports 2 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has JAMES L ANDERSON had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for JAMES L ANDERSON in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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