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BETTS & SONS LLC
Preston, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2367387 · MC 844005
No Safety Rating
Active 12 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-844005 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Northern Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC844005
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA976528917
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2367387
MC Number
MC-844005
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 7, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 3, 2013
Authority Granted
November 4, 2013
Annual Mileage
230,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
14 E Gillett St, Preston, IA 52069
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Stephan Betts
Cargo Types
General FreightLivestock
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | WI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA1
IL1
OH1
WY1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Flatbed
1
Livestock
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Wilson Trailer Co. | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1UCS2K18D534878 | 2 | — |
| 1995 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X1SJ638747 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830061538540 | 1 | 1 |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG90D370046 | 1 | — |
| Dm Utility | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2S253GGP7027 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9XXXR819229 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2024 | 000P14W1QN | I80 MINDEN, IA | III | 3 | — | RUSH CREEK RANCH LP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB WILSON TRAILER CO. |
1NPXGGGG90D370046 1W1UCS2K18D534878 |
IA FS0211 IA FY2661 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| November 11, 2024 | 0700000105 | MILAN OH | III | 3 | 1 | CSC MANASSAS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DM UTILITY |
1XKWDB9XXXR819229 1UYVS2S253GGP7027 |
IA FW9196 IA FJ2724 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 17, 2024 | 3912510917 | US-20, IL | III | 1 | — | JBS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON TRAILER CO. |
1XKADB9X1SJ638747 1W1UCS2K18D534878 |
IA FS0210 IA FY2661 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 9, 2024 | PCDO000052 | CHEYENNE I-25 POE, WY | I | 5 | 1 | OLDCASTLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKADB9X1SJ638747 13N14830061538540 |
IA FS0210 IA FH70091 |
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.48B1 | Defective brake limiting device | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.104A | Inadequate/damaged securement device/system | Securement Device | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RUSH CREEK RANCH LP | 1 | December 13, 2024 |
| CSC MANASSAS | 1 | November 11, 2024 |
| JBS | 1 | July 17, 2024 |
| OLDCASTLE | 1 | July 9, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 7, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 17, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 4, 2013 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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