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ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC
Atlantic, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 20180 · MC 145939
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 36 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-145939 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
10.4% OOS · 80 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 36 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 80 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC145939
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WF017336
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
20180
MC Number
MC-145939
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
June 7, 1990
Annual Mileage
3,170,290 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
501 Ash St Po Box 457, Atlantic, IA 50022-1948
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Deb Crawford
Officer 2
Joe Bateman
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsGrain/FeedDry BulkConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
10.4% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
48 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
20.0%
Driver OOS Rate
2.6%
Ranks in the 29th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
80
Driver Inspections
66
Vehicle Inspections
29
Total OOS Orders
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving15
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.6% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (80)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2026 | 388R000168 | IA, IA | II | 1 | — | RICE HULL SPECIALTY PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE |
1XPXD49X4PD878025 1TDH43028VB193567 |
IA FV6052 IA TEMP |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 28, 2026 | 5260000823 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, IN |
1XPBD49X0HD360179 1TDH4302XTB190148 |
IA VC0061 IA LR8036 |
| August 26, 2026 | 5004530174 | I-474 W/B MP9, IL | III | — | — | DARLING INGREDIENTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILS |
1XPXDP9X1LD648681 4WW4432A3F7708447 |
AR K833878 AR PT249627 |
| August 26, 2026 | 2690001009 | FOREST LAKE MN | I | 4 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XPXD49X8GD368213 5HTSP412319W85406 |
IA VB2965 IA TJ8286 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| August 10, 2026 | 5005200600 | 032 - LITCHFIELD - I-55 N/B, IL | I | 2 | — | NESTLE PURINA PETCARE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPXD49X1LD690315 1TDH43020TB189302 |
IA VF2103 IA FZ8718 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | 373J000119 | IA, IA | I | 2 | — | ATLANTIC CARRIERS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPXD49X4PD878025 1TDH43027SB188176 |
IA FV6052 IA FZ2384 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | Z400211651 | OK, OK | III | 1 | — | S/A CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPXD49X2LD690310 1TDH43029TB190142 |
IA VA3390 IA LR2921 |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 11, 2026 | 7080001387 | ALLPORT AR | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT J&L |
1XPXD49X9RD896197 3H4JS4728T3178676 |
IA PW3431 IA MX1303 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 2, 2026 | 518A000086 | IA, IA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XPXD49X4LD722853 5HTSP412319W85406 |
IA VF4936 IA TJ8286 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | W228007354 | ROCK PORT MO | I | — | — | PROTECH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPXD49X6PD878026 1TDH43028TB190147 |
IA FV6053 IA LR6520 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RICE HULL SPECIALTY PRODUCTS | 8 | September 7, 2026 |
| NESTLE PURINA | 4 | March 26, 2026 |
| DARLING INGREDIENTS | 3 | August 26, 2026 |
| RICE HULL SPECIALTY | 3 | November 25, 2024 |
| NESTLE PURINA PETCARE | 2 | August 10, 2026 |
| DARLING | 2 | October 28, 2025 |
| PINE RIDGE FARMS | 2 | July 19, 2024 |
| PROTECH | 1 | June 16, 2026 |
| GREEN PLAINS | 1 | March 31, 2026 |
| RANTOUL FOODS | 1 | March 31, 2026 |
| GREEN PLAINES TRADE GROUP LLC | 1 | February 24, 2026 |
| RICE HALL SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, INC | 1 | December 1, 2025 |
31 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
9 of 20 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 49 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 49 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 49 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 49 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2026 | OK | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 30, 2025 | AR | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dusk · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
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and 7 more states
Fleet & Equipment (76)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~30
of 34 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~46
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
30
Grain / Hopper
27
Tank
15
Dry Van
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2RD658899 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1GN940745 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4PD878025 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43029FB148560 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2LD690310 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5RD658900 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9MD764839 | 3 | — |
| 2024 J & L Tank, Inc. | Tank · 44 ft | 1J9P4AV24R2001550 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4LL169134 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43022TB190144 | 2 | — |
Show all 76 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43024TB189304 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43025TB190140 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43028LB164941 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43029TB190142 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9XX3J385290 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1LD690315 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2RD896199 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4LD722853 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6JD479611 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6KD601613 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6PD878026 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7ND804689 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7RD896196 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8GD368213 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49XXND789587 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 J&l J&L Trailers | Tank · 47 ft | 3H4JS4723N3115889 | 2 | — |
| 2023 J&l J&L Trailers | Tank · 47 ft | 3H4JS4726P3119647 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5JLSP4421Y5X05984 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5KL107546 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7KL107578 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9HL973257 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42224LB165284 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43020SB188049 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43020SB188178 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43020TB189302 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43021LB164943 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43022MB168338 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43022TB189303 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43024PB175490 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43025PB175496 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43026TB190146 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43027MB168335 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43027PB175497 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43027PB176732 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43027SB188050 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43027SB188176 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43028PB175492 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43028TB190147 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43029SB188177 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43029TB190139 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1W14422A3D2261615 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1W1K44328S7729798 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X86N866069 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X61D530925 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DU9X2XD472705 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0HD360179 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0RD896198 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2KD265717 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3RD664680 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4RD679592 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8JD479612 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9RD896197 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X1LD648681 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X5GD306043 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV8GSGR9345 | 1 | — |
| 2025 J&l J&L Trailers | Tank · 47 ft | 3H4JS4722S3172659 | 1 | — |
| 2025 J&l J&L Trailers | Tank · 47 ft | 3H4JS4723S3176915 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 J&l J&L Trailers | Tank · 47 ft | 3H4JS4724P3119646 | 1 | — |
| 2026 J&l J&L Trailers | Tank · 47 ft | 3H4JS4728T3178676 | 1 | — |
| 2025 J&l J&L Trailers | Tank · 47 ft | 3H4JS4729S3172660 | 1 | — |
| 2022 J&l J&L Trailers | Tank · 47 ft | 3H4JS472XN3115890 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 5HTSP412319W85406 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 47 ft | 5HTSP4723T9W82659 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5JLSP4222W5W04498 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5JLSP432235W07072 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5JLSP4424X5X05248 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 8, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 18, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 7, 1990 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| September 11, 1987 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 11, 1987 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| November 14, 1985 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 29, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 22, 1980 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 17, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Northland Insurance Company |
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