MADDEN LTD

USDOT 98246 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: MICHAEL MADDEN General Freight Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials Produce Grain / Feed / Hay Meat +1 more Based in BOONE, IA Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Dec 8, 2015
Coverage resumed · Oct 15, 2021
Contract (Property) reinstated · Dec 23, 2015
Policy effective · Oct 15, 2021
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 1040 days Feb 1, 2013 → Dec 8, 2015
  • Prior insurance gap · 16 days Sep 29, 2021 → Oct 15, 2021
  • Contract (Property) gap · 1045 days Inactive Feb 11, 2013 → reinstated Dec 23, 2015
  • Violations per Inspection above national average 3.00 vs 1.80 national (+1.20).
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · BIPD/Primary Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MICHAEL MADDEN
Cargo: General Freight, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Produce
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MADDEN LTD (USDOT 98246)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): MICHAEL MADDEN (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 1040 days — Feb 1, 2013 → Dec 8, 2015
  • Prior insurance gap · 16 days — Sep 29, 2021 → Oct 15, 2021
  • Contract (Property) gap · 1045 days — Inactive Feb 11, 2013 → reinstated Dec 23, 2015
  • Violations per Inspection above national average — 3.00 vs 1.80 national (+1.20).

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · BIPD/Primary
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/98246/
As of: Jul 22, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240298 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

2 active liability policies

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 98246
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC149393
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MICHAEL MADDEN
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Produce, Grain / Feed / Hay, Meat, Cold Food
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 80,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
1146 188TH ROAD
BOONE, IA 50036
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 98246
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 80,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 3.00 vs 1.80 +1.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 1 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes
54
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MADDEN LTD is a corporation based in BOONE, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 98246. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 1 roadside inspection on file. 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 overview

MADDEN LTD is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, organized as a corporation, with 13 years on FMCSA's records, based in Boone, IA. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, most heavily in IA (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.16 (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner and Western Star are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
4 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 240,298 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,298 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,298 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 11, 2013 to Dec 23, 2015 (1045 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 1, 2013 to Dec 8, 2015 (1040 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 29, 2021 to Oct 15, 2021 (16 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2026-02 2026-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Iowa (IA) 1 0 0.0% Feb 5, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 1
Western Star 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 20.68 21 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87115472 Feb 5, 2026 IA 3
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.2DIM, 392.16, 392.2UCR No
Recent Crashes (54 rows) View all 54 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA8352200134 Feb 15, 2022 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE0212051602 Nov 23, 2012 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0128137674 Oct 12, 2012 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000046755 Jun 19, 2012 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000046000 Mar 4, 2012 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
LA0005737543 Dec 27, 2010 LA 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX2XQ8HQE10F Apr 22, 2010 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0096411674 Dec 17, 2009 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000059307 Dec 23, 2008 WI 0 1 Yes No Injury
IL0008953770 Jun 9, 2008 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000030160 May 30, 2008 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0050216539 May 29, 2008 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2008438422 Mar 15, 2008 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2008427472 Feb 17, 2008 IA 0 1 No No Injury
IL0008919190 Jan 30, 2008 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA2007422479 Dec 17, 2007 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2007408729 Dec 10, 2007 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2007394891 Aug 24, 2007 IA 0 1 No No Injury
IL0002349559 Dec 29, 2006 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
MO0000022644 Nov 9, 2006 MO 0 1 Yes No Injury
IL0006697565 May 2, 2006 IL 0 3 Yes No Injury
MO0000017846 Nov 15, 2005 MO 0 1 Yes No Injury
NV2005010203 Sep 26, 2005 NV 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0070182215 Dec 22, 2004 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0005839271 Nov 24, 2004 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Oct 19, 2021 MC149393-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Dec 23, 2015 MC149393-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP76366A BIPD/Primary $1,000,000 Oct 15, 2021 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP76366A 91X $1,000,000 Oct 15, 2021 On file ACTIVE
Coverage gap — 16 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 29, 2021 to Oct 15, 2021
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2606073 BIPD/Primary Dec 8, 2019 Sep 29, 2021 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP20815A BIPD/Primary Dec 8, 2015 Dec 8, 2019 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 1040 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 1, 2013 to Dec 8, 2015
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP31710A CARGO Aug 1, 2005 Jan 10, 2016 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP31710A BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2005 Feb 1, 2013 CANCELLED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTC 100814 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2004 Aug 25, 2005 CANCELLED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LTC 100814 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2004 Aug 1, 2005 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 436893 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2003 Aug 1, 2004 CANCELLED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI 97905980 CARGO Aug 1, 2003 Aug 1, 2005 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF259724 BIPD/Primary Jul 3, 1999 Aug 6, 2003 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF259724 BIPD/Primary Jul 3, 1999 Aug 1, 2003 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY T034944 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 1996 Jul 3, 1999 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF 213188 CARGO Aug 1, 1995 Aug 6, 2003 CANCELLED
LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 3AT 621 72500 CARGO Aug 1, 1993 Aug 1, 1995 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY T 034944 BIPD/Primary Jul 27, 1986 Aug 1, 1996 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 19, 2021
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Oct 5, 2021
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Oct 5, 2021
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  4. Oct 5, 2021
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  5. Sep 29, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Sep 29, 2021
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 16 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Oct 15, 2021)
  7. Dec 8, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  8. Jan 10, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  9. Feb 11, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Feb 11, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Feb 11, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Feb 11, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Feb 11, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Feb 11, 2013
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  15. Feb 11, 2013
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  16. Feb 11, 2013
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 1045 days (through Dec 23, 2015)
  17. Feb 1, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  18. Feb 1, 2013
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1040 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 8, 2015)
  19. Aug 25, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Aug 1, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Aug 1, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  22. Aug 9, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  23. Aug 1, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  24. Aug 6, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Aug 6, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Aug 1, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Jul 3, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Aug 1, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Aug 1, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  30. May 23, 1983
    authority
    REJECTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify MADDEN LTD

  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 MADDEN LTD

Is MADDEN LTD an active motor carrier?
Yes. MADDEN LTD is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 98246 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 MADDEN LTD's safety rating?
MADDEN LTD's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has MADDEN LTD had?
1 roadside inspection are on file for MADDEN LTD 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 MADDEN LTD's out-of-service rate?
MADDEN LTD has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is MADDEN LTD based?
MADDEN LTD reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1146 188TH ROAD, BOONE, Iowa 50036. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MADDEN LTD have valid operating authority?
Yes. MADDEN LTD holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC149393). 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 MADDEN LTD operate?
MADDEN LTD self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver 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 MADDEN LTD had any crashes?
54 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MADDEN LTD 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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