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RAUSCH BROS TRUCKING OF IONIA LLC
Ionia, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 194677 · MC 179645
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 40 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-179645 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 23 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 40 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC179645
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
West Bend Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 011 009 08 91
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
194677
MC Number
MC-179645
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
March 19, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
April 30, 1986
Annual Mileage
1,540,979 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1521 220th St, Ionia, IA 50645-0155
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Stephen Rausch
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
20
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (23)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1NPCXP0X4SD741190 | 1 | Passed |
| May 19, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M2GR4GC2LM014647 | 1 | Passed |
| May 19, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | WSTR · 5KJJAVDV6PPUL9955 | 0 | Clean |
| April 22, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AN4GY4KM005190 | 0 | Clean |
| April 22, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AN4GY0PM032409 | 1 | Passed |
| March 25, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AN4GY1LM019307 | 1 | Passed |
| September 19, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M2GR4GC8RM038301 | 1 | Passed |
| September 3, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHLDR3MSMK8525 | 1 | Passed |
| May 19, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M2GR4GC0KM004181 | 1 | Passed |
| May 19, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AN4GY1LM019307 | 0 | Clean |
| December 18, 2024 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXA7CG4HDGX8872 | 0 | Clean |
| September 18, 2024 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALXA7CG7FDGN1596 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 23 inspection records
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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
8 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| March 25, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| May 19, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| September 19, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| September 3, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| April 22, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| May 19, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| September 3, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA20
MN2
SD1
Fleet & Equipment (27)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~22
of 32 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
8
Dump
4
Truck
4
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY1LM019307 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4KM005190 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y5JM086222 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GC0KM004181 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GC2LM014647 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Jet Company Inc. | Dump · 47 ft | 5JNSS473XGH000656 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Beall | Dump · 40 ft | 1BN2P40302B006760 | 1 | — |
| Rway | — | 1E9BF46G9ES448865 | 1 | — |
| Rway | — | 1E9BF46G9HL448086 | 1 | — |
| Jensen | — | 1J9VS2621VH030724 | 1 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY0PM032409 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y1GM059530 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y9HM081521 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GC8RM038301 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCXP0X4SD741190 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Iowa Trailer Manufacturing Iowa Trailer | Grain / Hopper · 46 ft | 1Z9T7ADD8RS417276 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR3MSMK8525 | 1 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXA7CG3FDGH3932 | 1 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXA7CG4HDGX8872 | 1 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXA7CG6EDFW5369 | 1 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALXA7CG7FDGN1596 | 1 | — |
| Cusm | — | 4B9SS4732S1095111 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Jet Company Inc. | Dump · 47 ft | 5JNSS4732FH000830 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Jet Company Inc. | Dump · 47 ft | 5JNSS4732MH000596 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV6PPUL9955 | 1 | — |
| Cusm | — | DBTDP1520EDLEB105 | 1 | — |
| Brady | — | DBTDP1527EDCEB103 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 1986 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 30, 1986 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| March 19, 1985 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2001 | BI&PD Primary | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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2207 Adventureland Drive PO Box 366, Altoona, IA, 50009
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