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BERGHORST & SON INC
Hull, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 162476 · MC 263442
Satisfactory
Active 33 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-263442 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Nova Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 33 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC263442
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy MSM-ML-10000222-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
162476
MC Number
MC-263442
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
July 6, 1993
Annual Mileage
63,199 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1906 Division St, Hull, IA 51239
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David Vant Hul
Officer 2
Orvivlle Vant Hul
Cargo Types
Machinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KS1
SD1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 4WW5502A5H6625403 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAEDV7DPFJ6511 | 2 | — |
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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2025 | 5630001304 | MIDWAY SD | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR WILSON TRA |
5KJJAEDV7DPFJ6511 4WW5502A5H6625403 |
IA DA6803 IA DF1940 |
| August 29, 2024 | HP93513441 | BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58, KS | II | 1 | — | BERGHORST & SON INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR WILX |
5KJJAEDV7DPFJ6511 4WW5502A5H6625403 |
IA DA6803 IA DF1940 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 16, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 14, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 2, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 18, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 6, 1993 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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