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BARNHARTS CUSTOM SERVICES LLC
West Branch, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1245453 · MC 1379177
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1379177 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Fire & Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1379177
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 10038984661
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1245453
MC Number
MC-1379177
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 18, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 7, 2004
Authority Granted
March 28, 2022
Annual Mileage
48,325 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
418 E Main, West Branch, IA 52358
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Bruce Barnhart
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
2023
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.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 20, 2024 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA4
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Dump
1
Flatbed
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV0NPNG8783 | 2 | — |
| 1994 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 45 ft | 13N145207R1559969 | 1 | — |
| Trlk | Semi-trailer | 1TKJ042213B091694 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNBL9PG557681 | 1 | 1 |
| Bandb | — | 4L5FB3824JF042904 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Midwest Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 26 ft | 4M9DS2621T1017335 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJNAECK77PY13496 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | 287R000027 | IOWA CITY IA | II | 1 | — | ALL AMERICAN CONCRETE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR MIDWEST TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
5KJJAVDV0NPNG8783 4M9DS2621T1017335 |
IA FX4617 IA MM2532 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| February 11, 2026 | 000P15VBKW | I-80 EB, IA | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR TRLK |
5KJNAECK77PY13496 1TKJ042213B091694 |
IA SC3735 IA DW2423 |
| December 18, 2024 | 000P14PH5J | US HWY 63 LIME SPRINGS, IA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
5KJJAVDV0NPNG8783 13N145207R1559969 |
IA FX4617 IA JW2950 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 16, 2024 | 000P15561C | ORANGE ST/DOWNEY ST, IA | II | 5 | 2 | BARNHARTS CUSTOM SERVICES LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BANDB |
3C7WRNBL9PG557681 4L5FB3824JF042904 |
IA NPV442 IA EK9655 |
| 393.130 | OOSNo/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.100B | OOSLeaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| November 22, 2023 | HP04502312 | FORD COUNTY - 057, KS | I | 8 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CHEV FELLI |
1GC0KVEY7HZ226274 5FTEE192871028060 |
IA NZN690 IA IR9994 |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.7A | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALL AMERICAN CONCRETE | 1 | June 8, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2022 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: November 1, 2026.
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