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JOE ZAPUTIL TRUCKING INC
Mystic, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 224842 · MC 164465
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 34 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-164465 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
7.9% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 2018)
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 18.8% — below the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC164465
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WF009546
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
224842
MC Number
MC-164465
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated April 4, 2018
Rating Source
FMCSA compliance review
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
January 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 12, 1982
Authority Granted
November 19, 1991
Annual Mileage
1,911,097 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
18815 Highway T14, Mystic, IA 52574
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Justin Zaputil
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
7.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
38 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
18.8%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 21st 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
50
Driver Inspections
33
Vehicle Inspections
22
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate18.8% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 | AR | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPHD49X6ED237024 | 0 | Clean |
| July 22, 2026 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X5ED237012 | 0 | Clean |
| July 1, 2026 | AR | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPED49X7SD752032 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| June 22, 2026 | MO | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X4PD892037 | 0 | Clean |
| May 22, 2026 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPXD49X5ED237012 | 0 | Clean |
| April 1, 2026 | CA | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPXD49X7RD674533 | 0 | Clean |
| March 25, 2026 | OK | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPXD49X0RD674535 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| March 19, 2026 | LA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X5ED237012 | 0 | Clean |
| February 17, 2026 | AR | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPED49X7SD752032 | 1 | Passed |
| February 3, 2026 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPXD49X8JD474314 | 0 | Clean |
| January 6, 2026 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X4PD892037 | 2 | Passed |
| December 18, 2025 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPXDB9X58D748129 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 50 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
7 of 18 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 43 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 43 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 43 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 43 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| June 30, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 6 | Out of service |
| July 1, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tiedown | Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet | 3 | Out of service |
| May 27, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 7 | Cited |
| June 30, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | Cited |
| February 17, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | 5 | Cited |
| July 29, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| January 6, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| February 21, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| September 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | Cited |
| August 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Fuel Systems | Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap | 1 | Cited |
| December 6, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | Cited |
| February 20, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | Cited |
| November 1, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Other Driver Violations | Failing to use hazard warning flashers | 1 | Cited |
| December 18, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 16 recorded violations
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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2024 | NM | — | — | 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
MS7
AR4
CA4
OK4
GA3
MO3
and 16 more states
Fleet & Equipment (42)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~18
of 16 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~24
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
23
Tractor
15
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9RD674534 | 10 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0RD674535 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5ED237012 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7RD674533 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A21PR062684 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A22KR047149 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPED49X7SD752032 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2LD656030 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A23PR062685 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A24KR047153 | 3 | — |
Show all 42 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A25JR043465 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Wilson | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1W1K54826S6636287 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9KJ252409 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4PD892037 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A22KR047152 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A29JR043467 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A2XLR050950 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Wilson | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1W1K54820T6636593 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Wilson | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1W1K54822S6636285 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Wilson | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1W1K54826T6636596 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDR9X7YJ845019 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X9JD465620 | 2 | — |
| Wilx | — | 4WW5482A9H6625258 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A20KR047151 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A21LR050951 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A23JR043464 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A24NR058416 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A26NR058417 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A27JR043466 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A28NR058418 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A29KR047150 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A2XNR058419 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS248XGP694601 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wilson | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1W1K54824S6636286 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Wilson | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1W1K54824T6636595 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X57N676909 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X6ED237024 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1MD669692 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8JD474314 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDB9X58D748129 | 1 | — |
| Wilx | — | 4WW5482A0H6625259 | 1 | — |
| Wilx | — | 4WW5482A5H6625256 | 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 24, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 8, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 22, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 19, 1991 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 12, 1985 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 25, 1984 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 11, 1983 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 31, 1983 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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