BEER TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 956631 • 2101 42ND AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 51501
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-409065 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 24, 2008 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF603754 | ON FILE | Jun 28, 2008 | Jun 28, 2009 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 347520 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 2007 | Jun 28, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 344999 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 2006 | Jun 28, 2007 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 340978 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 2004 | Jun 28, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 436882 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 2003 | Jun 28, 2004 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN322584 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 2002 | Jul 31, 2003 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN322584 | REPLACED | Jun 28, 2002 | Jun 28, 2003 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 376952 | CANCELLED | Jun 28, 2001 | Jun 28, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF603754 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2009 | Jun 28, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 347520 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2008 | Jun 28, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 344999 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2007 | Jun 28, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 340978 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2006 | Jun 28, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 436882 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2004 | Jun 28, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN322584 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2003 | Jul 31, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN322584 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2003 | Jun 28, 2003 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 376952 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 28, 2002 | Jun 28, 2002 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-409065 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC409065 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2008 |
| MC409065 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2007 |
| MC409065 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 12, 2006 | — | Unknown |
| MC409065 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2004 |
| MC409065 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 6, 2001 | REVOKED | Jul 5, 2006 |
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
31 states • 155 inspections
Violation Summary (124 violations from latest 100 of 155 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 11 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 9 | 9 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 5 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 3 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 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:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | 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: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:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-NSOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SUBL | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BNMH | Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-VLRB | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-STLC | Steering - Loose clamp or clamp bolt on tie rod or drag link | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (155 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARROLLTON | N 1900 IH 35E | ...206810 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 15, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JEFFERSON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 70 | ...WS4286 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 29, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOGAN | Center Square Road GLOUCESTER COUNTY 620 | ...747332 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 5, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | WATERBURY | 84-W | ...731530 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 5, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOUTH BEND | SR 2 | ...432726 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 4, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENE TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...242753 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 6, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | AMHERST (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...983115 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC, |
| Jan 12, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 29 | ...012807 | BEER TRANSPORTION INC |
| Nov 15, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | THORNTON TWP | I-294 | ...242753 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 9, 2023 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORTH BERGEN TWP | US 1 | ...432726 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 2, 2023 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 4 | ST LOUIS | IS 70 | — | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 16, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | 38TH | ...432726 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 11, 2023 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I 29 S | ...216172 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 25, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW LENOX TWP | I-80 | ...611226 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 27, 2023 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LAUDERHILL | STATE ROAD 91 (FLORIDAS TURNPIKE) | ...172321 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 10, 2022 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | OMAHA | I-80 | ...369326 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 25, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICH TWP | I-80 E/B | ...150826 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 5, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BELL | RT 710 NB/377ft S of GAGE AVE | ...199606 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 15, 2021 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEWPORT | I-295 | ...249223 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 4, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RUTLAND TWP | I-80 | ...991419 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 7, 2021 | OH | FATAL | 2 | 1 | FLORENCE (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...108740 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 21, 2021 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKELAND | E PEACHTREE ST | ...247621 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 16, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US 75 AND KESTREL AVE | ...LX1953 | BEER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 16, 2020 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 2, 2019 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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