MURPHY'S TRUCKING INC
USDOT 980685 • 205 21ST STREET, CAMANCHE, IA, 52730
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-417587 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2756822 | ON FILE | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2023 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-K91923 | ON FILE | May 1, 2010 | Apr 15, 2011 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K91923 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2010 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-K91923 | REPLACED | May 1, 2010 | May 1, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP21740A | CANCELLED | Jun 4, 2008 | Jun 2, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP21740A | REPLACED | Jun 4, 2008 | May 1, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP21740A | REPLACED | Apr 18, 2006 | Jun 4, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP21740A | REPLACED | Apr 30, 2004 | Apr 18, 2006 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP21740A | CANCELLED | Apr 30, 2004 | Sep 9, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP21329A | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2004 | Apr 30, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP21329A | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2004 | Jun 20, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP21329A | REPLACED | Apr 27, 2004 | Apr 30, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP21329A | CANCELLED | Apr 27, 2004 | Jun 20, 2004 |
| CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CA 4764025-2 | REPLACED | Oct 23, 2003 | Apr 27, 2004 |
| CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CA 4764025-1 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2002 | Oct 23, 2003 |
| CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CA 4764025-0 | CANCELLED | Oct 23, 2001 | Oct 23, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2756822 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K91923 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-K91923 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-K91923 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2011 | Apr 15, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP21740A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2010 | Jun 2, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP21740A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2010 | May 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP21740A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2008 | Jun 4, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP21740A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2006 | Apr 18, 2006 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP21740A | CARGO | Sep 9, 2004 | Sep 9, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP21329A | CARGO | Jun 20, 2004 | Jun 20, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP21329A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2004 | Jun 20, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP21329A | CARGO | Apr 30, 2004 | Apr 30, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP21329A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2004 | Apr 30, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | CA 4764025-2 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2004 | Apr 27, 2004 |
| CANCEL | CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | CA 4764025-1 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2003 | Oct 23, 2003 |
| CANCEL | CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | CA 4764025-0 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 23, 2002 | Oct 23, 2002 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC417587 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 7, 2001 | — | 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
9 states • 26 inspections
Violation Summary (61 violations from 26 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.13C3-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1 1993 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (26 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (8 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRIDGMAN | W I 94 | ...322607 | MURPHY'S TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 23, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TIPTON | I 80 W MM 266 | ...FA2038 | MURPHY'S TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 9, 2020 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 18, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2017 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 11, 2012 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 2, 2010 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2007 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records