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MELVIN PETERSEN JR
DBA: Petersen Trucking
Atlantic, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1112935 · MC 456809
Satisfactory
Active 17 yrs, 9 mo · first granted 2003
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-456809 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Auto Owners Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 17 yrs, 9 mo since reinstatement on January 30, 2009; first granted May 29, 2003 (23 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC456809
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 51-593646-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1112935
MC Number
MC-456809
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 31, 2003
Authority First Granted
May 29, 2003
Authority Reinstated
January 30, 2009
Annual Mileage
285,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1607 320th St, Atlantic, IA 50022
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Melvin Petersen
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesIntermodalLivestockFarm SuppliesChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA2
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Dry Van
1
Flatbed
1
Livestock
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABAV07PX70128 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N248302T1566498 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0628BK211213 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 International L9357 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCKSCR37C466139 | 1 | — |
| 2026 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD5333T3012104 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2026 | 0700001331 | HURON OH | III | 2 | — | CASCASE LIVESTOCK AUCTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR M.H. EBY, INC |
5KJJABAV07PX70128 4A2LD5333T3012104 |
IA VE2549 IA ME4916 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| April 30, 2025 | 000P144TFK | HWY 2 E OF MT.AYR, IA | III | 4 | — | JB STORAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
2HSCKSCR37C466139 13N248302T1566498 |
IA SG8557 IA HN6200 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| May 16, 2024 | 000P13RPD7 | 28 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCA, IA | I | 4 | 1 | WICKMAN CHEMICAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
5KJJABAV07PX70128 1GRAA0628BK211213 |
IA VE2549 IA IR5817 |
| 177.834A | OOSPackage not secure in vehicle | Load Securement - HM | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 177.823A | No placards/markings when required | Markings - HM | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| CASCASE LIVESTOCK AUCTION | 1 | April 14, 2026 |
| JB STORAGE | 1 | April 30, 2025 |
| WICKMAN CHEMICAL | 1 | May 16, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 25, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 2, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 27, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 31, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 23, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 31, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 22, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 31, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 17, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 31, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 18, 2008 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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