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ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS INC
DBA: Ap Transport
West Des Moines, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2376865 · MC 815955
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-815955 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC815955
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2376865
MC Number
MC-815955
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 6, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 7, 2013
Authority Granted
November 4, 2016
Annual Mileage
32,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
535 South 18th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
John Ward
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2025 | IA | — | — | 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
IA2
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 36 ft | 1TTF362C8L3159934 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJC5DV5KDKT3079 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYFE1PDUG7117 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 3, 2025 | 000P113P43 | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL, IA | II | 1 | — | ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
3AKJC5DV5KDKT3079 1TTF362C8L3159934 |
IA VE7338 IA HS5258 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 20, 2024 | 000P16CV6N | IA 92 E 161MM WB, IA | II | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHCYFE1PDUG7117 |
IA MQM372 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| November 4, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 20, 2013 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: November 1, 2026.
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