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OKAW TRUSS INC
Arthur, IL
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 183340
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 1990)
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
183340
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated May 10, 1990
Rating Source
FMCSA compliance review · 36 years ago
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Annual Mileage
279,644 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
368 E St Rt 133, Arthur, IL 61911-9439
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Fred Helmuth
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2024 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9EH8FN922869 | 0 | Clean |
| August 5, 2024 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH8FN922869 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| July 23, 2024 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH5CN538446 | 1 | Passed |
| July 8, 2024 | IL | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HCDZAPRXJL361325 | 6 | 2 OOS |
| April 4, 2024 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 2 | 2 OOS |
| April 2, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | — | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tiedown | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard bulkhead or other cargo | 3 | Out of service |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL4
OH1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
3
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8FN922869 | 2 | 1 |
| 1989 Wabash 102" Wide | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1JJF48276KL123348 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 Wabash 102" Wide | Flatbed · 60 ft | 1JJF60275RL248430 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 Wabash 102" Wide | Flatbed · 70 ft | 1JJF70274ML150365 | 1 | — |
| Kruz | — | 1K9SF5320SK226328 | 1 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPRXJL361325 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5CN538446 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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