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E & L TRUCKING ENT LLC
Alvord, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2002603 · MC 714126
No Safety Rating
Active 16 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-714126 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
10.0% OOS · 18 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 16 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 12.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC714126
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CPIA0560127852
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2002603
MC Number
MC-714126
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 4, 2010
Authority Granted
June 7, 2010
Annual Mileage
580,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2223 180th St, Alvord, IA 51230
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Damon Rus
Officer 2
Jackie Rus
Cargo Types
LivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
10.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th 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 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2025 | IA | — | 3 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SD6
NE5
IA2
MN1
NV1
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Grain / Hopper
3
Flatbed
1
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 4C9TL53368L220009 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6ND769735 | 4 | — |
| Wils | — | 1W18513A3M2273688 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 54 ft | 1W1K85448N2275984 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9MD751342 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X8SD699574 | 2 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 0V2000001204076NE | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1NPXD49XXND788238 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 51 ft | 1TKJ05126GM041505 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 51 ft | 1W1K85138R2278398 | 1 | — |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 51 ft | 1W1K8513XP2276987 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7JD486965 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0ND768506 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown | — | 4C9TL53309L220010 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | OV2000001204076NE | 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 (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2026 | 0444000968 | MARSHALL MN | II | 2 | — | ADM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1NPXD49XXND788238 1W1K85138R2278398 |
MN MX2800 MN LR7543 |
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 18, 2025 | 5180001897 | WOONSOCKET SD | III | 1 | — | ADVANCED SUNFLOWERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNKNOWN |
1XPBD49X6ND769735 4C9TL53368L220009 |
IA FZ8785 IA FY7525 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| October 31, 2025 | 5430002154 | JEFFERSON SD | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPBD49X9MD751342 1W1K85448N2275984 |
IA LR5849 IA FS3851 |
| October 17, 2025 | 000P15FBP2 | NB HWY 75 / HWY 10, IA | I | — | — | MID CON FEEDERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPCD49X8SD699574 1W1K8513XP2276987 |
IA FY2890 IA FV6857 |
| August 5, 2025 | 5350000772 | WOONSOCKET SD | II | — | — | ADVANCED SUNFLOWER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNKNOWN |
1XPBD49X9MD751342 4C9TL53368L220009 |
IA LR5849 IA FY7525 |
| June 13, 2025 | T557001617 | FREMONT SCALE, NE | III | 1 | — | VCP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TARE |
1XPBD49X6ND769735 4C9TL53368L220009 |
IA FZ8785 IA FY7525 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| March 13, 2025 | T354000714 | ON US HWY 385, 1384 FEET SOUTH, NE | III | 2 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XPXD49X0ND768506 1TKJ05126GM041505 |
IA FZ7920 IA LL0195 |
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | OOSNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
| February 4, 2025 | 5350000509 | WOONSOCKET SD | III | — | — | E&L | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNKNOWN |
1XPBD49X6ND769735 4C9TL53368L220009 |
IA FT6108 IA FY7525 |
| January 13, 2025 | 0750000826 | WOONSOCKET SD | III | — | — | HEARTLAND FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNKNOWN |
1XPBD49X6ND769735 4C9TL53368L220009 |
SD FT6108 IA FY7525 |
| November 13, 2024 | T354000623 | ON STATE HWY 71, 2015 FEET SOU, NE | III | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPBD49X7JD486965 1W1K85448N2275984 |
IA FJ4280 IA FS3851 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ADM | 1 | September 14, 2026 |
| ADVANCED SUNFLOWERS | 1 | November 18, 2025 |
| MID CON FEEDERS | 1 | October 17, 2025 |
| ADVANCED SUNFLOWER | 1 | August 5, 2025 |
| VCP | 1 | June 13, 2025 |
| HEARTLAND FARMS | 1 | January 13, 2025 |
| RINGNECK ENERGY | 1 | October 29, 2024 |
| LEGACY COOPERATIVE | 1 | April 10, 2024 |
| KODY | 1 | February 28, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 9, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 9, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 24, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 24, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 18, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 20, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 30, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 7, 2010 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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