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MIDNIGHT LOGISTICS LLC
Waterloo, IA
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Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated September 14, 2026. Continuous authority: 1 month. First granted May 11, 2006 (20 yrs, 6 mo ago).
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1957576 · MC 551879
Satisfactory
Active 1 month · first granted 2006
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-551879 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Cimarron Insurance Company, Inc.
Safety
Satisfactory
5 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated September 14, 2026. Continuous authority: 1 month. First granted May 11, 2006 (20 yrs, 6 mo ago).
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 month since reinstatement on September 14, 2026; first granted May 11, 2006 (20 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on March 5, 2019 (90 day failure to pay fine) — no longer active; 2 past orders on record
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC551879
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Cimarron Insurance Company, Inc.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CIMIA00077700
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1957576
MC Number
MC-551879
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 5, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 22, 2009
Authority First Granted
May 11, 2006
Authority Reinstated
September 14, 2026
Annual Mileage
278,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3336 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Nihad Kajtazovic
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance36
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service4
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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL2
IA1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5LL146204 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4FN186660 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GH66N419709 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2HL972418 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W8XL561380 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2026 | 2486003267 | KIELER WI | II | 17 | — | ACUITY BRANDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9GH66N419709 1JJV532D5LL146204 |
OT NOPLATE IA MR5247 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 4, 2026 | 000P15VBR3 | I-380 NB, IA | II | 17 | 1 | MAGIK WOODS, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9GH66N419709 1JJV532D2HL972418 |
— IA HE6582 |
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | OOSNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.25F | Stop lamp violations | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| December 11, 2024 | 4070111391 | RAMP FROM ROCKTON RD TO I-90 E, IL | II | 10 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EH4FN186660 1JJV532D5LL146204 |
OT NONE IA GE7961 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| July 16, 2024 | 4178560143 | I-88, IL | III | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH |
4V4NC9EH4FN186660 1JJV532W8XL561380 |
MN PAP3423 IA GE7791 |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2AU | State Operating Authority violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| December 20, 2023 | 4248590048 | I-88, IL | III | 5 | 2 | JELD-WEN WINDOWS AND DOORS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WANC |
4V4NC9EH4FN186660 1JJV532D5KL086133 |
MN PAP3423 IA IA2685 |
| 395.8A-ELD | OOSELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | OOSState vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ACUITY BRANDS | 1 | July 28, 2026 |
| MAGIK WOODS, INC | 1 | May 4, 2026 |
| JELD-WEN WINDOWS AND DOORS | 1 | December 20, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | Active Reinstated | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 27, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| July 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 1, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 9, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 4, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 16, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 5, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 3, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 10, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 26, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY |
| January 13, 2014 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| February 4, 2010 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 28, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| July 20, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| January 25, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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