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IOWA EXPRESS INC
Urbandale, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1370089 · MC 523862
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-523862 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 20 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC523862
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN401336
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1370089
MC Number
MC-523862
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 18, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 9, 2005
Authority Granted
March 31, 2006
Annual Mileage
519,981 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2812 78th Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Esad Gracanin
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL3
NE3
AZ2
IA2
ID1
IN1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
6
Tractor
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0627LT155646 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ0LN206093 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534P3802706 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3PJ145279 | 3 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 387 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP7D49X4BD121781 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533P3802602 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539K3503205 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X3DJ345611 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626LK173871 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0626RK610713 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4ND3RJ6YN240891 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 26, 2026 | 6836002106 | VAIL AZ | III | 1 | — | MEXSUPPLY INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4ND3RJ6YN240891 1GR1A0626LK173871 |
IA LR1069 IA FH8495 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| August 19, 2025 | 5002300007 | I255 NB, IL | III | — | — | EXELA TECHNOLOGIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EJ0LN206093 1GR1P0627LT155646 |
MO 02AS7Z MO 31L0CB |
| August 13, 2025 | 5002110007 | I-64, IL | III | — | — | EXELA TECHNOLOGIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EJ0LN206093 1GR1P0627LT155646 |
MO 02AS7Z MO 31L0CB |
| August 10, 2025 | 000P14RQGM | HWY 218 WEST POINT, IA | III | 1 | — | USPS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP7D49X4BD121781 1UYVS2534P3802706 |
IA FT3415 IA FS8332 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 23, 2025 | 000P144TL6 | 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA, IA | II | 2 | — | US VENTURE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYD49X3PJ145279 1GR1P0626RK610713 |
IA VE1426 IA FW3458 |
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 13, 2025 | 4243660312 | I64, IL | III | — | — | NPRC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EJ0LN206093 1GR1P0627LT155646 |
MO 02AS7Z MO 31L0CB |
| January 28, 2025 | T464000104 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND, NE | III | — | — | FALCON PACKAGING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKAD49X3DJ345611 1UYVS2539K3503205 |
IA FV8242 IA DZ4562 |
| December 20, 2024 | 9999O9W8ZD | ON I-10 OFF RAMP 817 FT E OF N, NM | III | 1 | — | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP7D49X4BD121781 1UYVS2534P3802706 |
IA FT3415 IA FS8332 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| December 12, 2024 | HP93323128 | SEWARD COUNTY - 175, KS | II | 1 | — | ORBIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD49X3PJ145279 1UYVS2533P3802602 |
IA VE1426 IA FS88089 |
| 391.45A-MCEM | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV with an expired medical certificate | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| November 26, 2024 | 9200000545 | KNIGHTSTOWN IN | III | 2 | — | IRON MOUNTAIN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EJ0LN206093 1GR1P0627LT155646 |
MO 02AS7Z MO 31L0CB |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 395.20BELDNV | HOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| EXELA TECHNOLOGIES | 2 | August 19, 2025 |
| MEXSUPPLY INC | 1 | April 26, 2026 |
| USPS | 1 | August 10, 2025 |
| US VENTURE | 1 | June 23, 2025 |
| NPRC | 1 | February 13, 2025 |
| FALCON PACKAGING | 1 | January 28, 2025 |
| ORBIS | 1 | December 12, 2024 |
| IRON MOUNTAIN | 1 | November 26, 2024 |
| WASTE MANAGEMENT | 1 | November 26, 2024 |
| COMPASS MINERAL AMERICA | 1 | August 28, 2024 |
| CONAGRA | 1 | August 19, 2024 |
| DANISCO US | 1 | February 29, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 26, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 7, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 9, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 15, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 11, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 2, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 4, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 2, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 29, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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