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ALLAN & DEAN ERLBACHER
DBA: Erlbacher Brothers Trucking
Defiance, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 220174 · MC 211154
Satisfactory
Active 38 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-211154 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
13.8% OOS · 88 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 38 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 32.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 2.3% — below the 5.5% national average
- 88 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC211154
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-Z53350
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
220174
MC Number
MC-211154
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Partnership
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 7, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 9, 1982
Authority Granted
October 3, 1988
Annual Mileage
2,661,634 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3329 Earling Road, Defiance, IA 51527
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dean Erlbacher
Officer 2
Allan Erlbacher
Cargo Types
LivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
88
Driver Inspections
61
Vehicle Inspections
31
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance55
Unsafe Driving24
Hours of Service16
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.3% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate32.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (11.3pp higher)
13.8% of 65 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
41st percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
18 of 26 inspections
Unsafe Driving
17 of 70 inspections
Hours of Service
9 of 70 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 70 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 70 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2026 | MO | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 27, 2026 | IA | — | 1 | Yes | Rain · Dawn · Other |
| January 6, 2026 | OK | — | 1 | — | Other · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA40
NE10
MO9
AR4
OK4
SD4
and 6 more states
Fleet & Equipment (83)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~30
of 42 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~53
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Grain / Hopper
42
Tractor
29
Semi-trailer
6
Dry Van
3
Not Applicable
1
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR4KLKP2372 | 10 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR0LLKY7288 | 9 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR3LLKY7270 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR5LLKY7304 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR9LLKY7287 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43026RB183948 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR1HDHV2682 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR8HDHV2677 | 4 | 2 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD58GSGX3229 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR3LLKY7298 | 3 | — |
Show all 83 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDV0MLMF1553 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40028JB158245 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43024RB183950 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43028RB183949 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBGXGSHL0809 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1LSLS5504 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHPDV6LLLC9336 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC5033DB656110 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40023JB158248 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40024JB158243 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42221KB162308 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42229KB162489 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43021RB183954 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43022SB188120 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43023RB183955 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43026SB188119 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1W14432A2K7717755 | 2 | — |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 1W14432A6L7718912 | 2 | — |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 1W14432A6L7719932 | 2 | — |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 1W14432A8M7720517 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1W1K44322N7723614 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1W1K44323T2280433 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1W1K44324N7723615 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Wilson Trailer Co. | Grain / Hopper · 51 ft | 1W1ZAF9T68B247775 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR1JSJK0926 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR9JSJY7063 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBGXGSHL0812 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXLSLS5467 | 2 | — |
| 2015 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · Class 8 | 1E1U2Z383FR053560 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR4HLJB5334 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR7LLKY7269 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHPDV3LLLC9326 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0621XB106309 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Pine Ridge | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1PNV532B7XG310890 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1T9SC42289B656268 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1T9SC422X9B656269 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC5035BB656090 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Trinity Trailer Mfg., Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1T9SC50369B656304 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 38 ft | 1TDH38028MB167503 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42221KB162311 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH42221KB162485 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43020JB159052 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43022SB188117 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43024SB188118 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43026RB183951 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43027JB159050 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH4302XRB183953 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1W14432A0K7717754 | 1 | — |
| Wilx | Semi-trailer | 1W14432A4L7718861 | 1 | — |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 1W14432A6L7718862 | 1 | — |
| Wils | Semi-trailer | 1W14432A6M7720516 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 51 ft | 1W14513A1F2266255 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1W1K44320N7723613 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1W1K44325M7721449 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1W1K44326N7723616 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1W1K44327T2280435 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1W1K44328P6633005 | 1 | — |
| Wilx | — | 1W1K44328P6633006 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1W1K4432XP6633006 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Wilson Trailer Co. | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1W1ZCFZA69B252291 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X8DJ347242 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1KD231410 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEBGXESFK2034 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR0JSKB6400 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR6JSKB6403 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGND63FDGH3948 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGND65GDGX3200 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGND66GDGT2641 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV5LSLS7112 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV9LSMC7239 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9NS819549 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 48XAR532871005360 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wilson Trailer Co. | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 4WW4432A3J7715875 | 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 (88)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | 205S000441 | IA, IA | III | 1 | — | ERLBACHER BROTHERS TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJHHDR9LLKY7287 1TDH43026SB188119 |
IA DZ0780 IA FZ2805 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 21, 2026 | V262608390 | TX, TX | II | 3 | — | BOYER VALLEY CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJHHDR4KLKP2372 1TDH43022SB188120 |
IA LR0693 IA FZ2806 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 22, 2026 | 228G000006 | IA, IA | III | — | — | TYSON FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XPBD49X1KD231410 1TDH43026SB188119 |
IA FZ3673 IA FZ2805 |
| July 28, 2026 | W185006876 | FAIRFAX MO | II | 5 | — | TYSON FRESH MEATS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJHHDR9LLKY7287 1TDH42229KB162489 |
IA DZ0780 IA FZ1549 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 23, 2026 | 463K000045 | IA, IA | III | 2 | — | SEABOARD FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILSON TRA |
1FUJHPDV6LLLC9336 1W14432A6L7718912 |
IA PZ2810 IA FB2188 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 20, 2026 | W109005537 | SAINT JOSEPH MO | I | 2 | — | SMITHFIELD FRESH MEATS CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILSON TRA |
3AKJHTDV5LSLS7112 1W14432A6L7718912 |
IA FZ0586 IA FB2188 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | T426000998 | CRETE NE | III | 4 | — | SMITHFIELD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJHHDR3LLKY7298 1TDH43028RB183949 |
IA DB9512 IA FX5544 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | 307S000044 | IA, IA | III | 1 | — | BUNGE USA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJHPDV3LLLC9326 1TDH43026RB183948 |
IA MX3748 IA FX5542 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | 7420000650 | PINE BLUFF AR | III | 1 | — | CASE FARMS RENDERING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJHHDV0MLMF1553 1TDH43028RB183949 |
IA FZ3942 IA FX5544 |
| 392.2SLIMPT | State/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | T475001185 | LINCOLN NE | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
3AKJHHDR1LSLS5504 1TDH43026RB183948 |
IA FX2375 IA FX5542 |
| 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 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SMITHFIELD | 6 | June 30, 2026 |
| TYSON FOODS | 2 | August 22, 2026 |
| SEABOARD FOODS | 2 | July 23, 2026 |
| DAPRO | 2 | May 7, 2026 |
| CHS | 2 | March 17, 2026 |
| ADM | 2 | March 3, 2026 |
| ERLBACHER BROS TRUCKING | 2 | December 22, 2025 |
| ERLBACHER BROS INC | 2 | September 5, 2025 |
| ESSENTIA | 2 | June 13, 2025 |
| ESSENTIA PROTIEN SOLUTIONS | 2 | May 31, 2025 |
| HUTCHINSON SALT COMPANY | 2 | May 28, 2025 |
| ESSENTIA PROTEIN SOLUTIONS | 2 | February 24, 2025 |
35 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 5, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 30, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 14, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 20, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 16, 1990 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 3, 1988 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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