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ZENTNER TRANSPORTATION INC
DBA: Zentner Transportation
Cedar Rapids, NE
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 239232 · MC 195639
Satisfactory
Active 39 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-195639 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
6.8% OOS · 98 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 39 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 2.2% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 8.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 98 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC195639
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WF011539
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
239232
MC Number
MC-195639
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 28, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 28, 1983
Authority Granted
December 9, 1986
Annual Mileage
2,792,981 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
98
Driver Inspections
68
Vehicle Inspections
45
Out-of-Service Violations
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance58
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service26
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.2% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate8.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
6.8% of 59 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
16th 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 27 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 64 inspections
Hours of Service
8 of 64 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 64 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 64 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | SD | — | 1 | 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
CA21
WA12
ID9
MT8
NE8
SD8
and 7 more states
Fleet & Equipment (67)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~28
of 26 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~39
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
38
Tractor
27
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X0RR343376 | 9 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X9KJ291279 | 7 | 2 |
| 2021 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X3MR432206 | 6 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X8PR260727 | 5 | 2 |
| 2003 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X23J705945 | 5 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531J3324204 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533L3838123 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533S7304918 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536N3487601 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537K3536722 | 4 | 1 |
Show all 67 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X2LJ370732 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X4NR102690 | 4 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4TD800817 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXKN897970 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531L3838122 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536J3324201 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538J3324202 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539L3847604 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XJ3324203 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XN3487603 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X2PR216271 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8MD652382 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X5GD287617 | 3 | — |
| Stoughton | Semi-trailer | 10000000000000000 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323GB662501 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530K3536724 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531N3487604 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532L3837819 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532S7304912 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533N3487703 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535N3487704 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537GP451105 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XN3487701 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49XXKJ306307 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X13D595071 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1PD803339 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0ND707894 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5328FS610201 | 1 | — |
| 1992 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDZYBXNP527245 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 1FVXGF007GLGX5650 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620SK701516 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622SK701517 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0624LB209461 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG40D611012 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530L3837818 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530S7304911 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531S7304903 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531S7304917 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532K3536725 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534S7304913 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534T7554816 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536S7304914 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538L3847609 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538N3487602 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539K3536723 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539L3837817 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539L3837820 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XT7554805 | 1 | — |
| 1992 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X6NR143698 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X4SR166630 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X5SR179631 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X62R890710 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X8XD490638 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X8RD655890 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6ND782054 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4KSKB4522 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8LN234303 | 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 (98)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | 2141000623 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | I | 2 | — | LINCOLN INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X1NJ471712 1UYVS2532S7304912 |
NE 436800 NE 310181 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| October 12, 2026 | T434000212 | GRETNA NE | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49X6ND782054 1UYVS2534T7554816 |
NE 433932 NE 314957 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| September 25, 2026 | T349001062 | SIDNEY NE | III | 2 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWD49X9KJ291279 1UYVS2533S7304918 |
NE 400977 NE 308682 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| September 24, 2026 | 7118029415 | NV, NV | II | 1 | — | AIRLITE PLASTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH8LN234303 1UYVS253XN3487701 |
NE 435447 NE 311447 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| September 24, 2026 | TRDR000083 | WY, WY | III | — | — | FLOWERREE HAY AND GRAIN LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBDP9X5GD287617 1UYVS2537K3536722 |
NE 432869 NE 268919 |
| August 31, 2026 | AP42410748 | VALE OR | III | — | — | FLOWERREE HAY & GRAIN, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STOUGHTON |
1XP5DR9X8XD490638 10000000000000000 |
NE 436009 NE 244862 |
| August 26, 2026 | TRDR000074 | WY, WY | III | — | — | THORNOCK PINE CREEK RANCH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDB9X23J705945 1UYVS2539L3847604 |
NE 223264 NE 272318 |
| August 24, 2026 | NA7C004125 | CA, CA | I | 2 | — | MP GLOBAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49X6ND782054 1UYVS2538J3324202 |
NE 433932 NE 299446 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | 5810002114 | TILFORD SD | III | — | — | TOM DOWNS FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWD49X8PR260727 1UYVS253XT7554805 |
NE 414012 NE 314958 |
| July 4, 2026 | 5880002753 | SALEM SD | III | — | — | SAGE HILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X4TD800817 1UYVS2536N3487601 |
NE 432078 NE 284124 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AIRLITE PLASTICS | 20 | September 24, 2026 |
| FLOWERREE HAY & GRAIN, LLC | 4 | September 24, 2026 |
| JACK LINKS BEEF JERKY | 4 | August 12, 2025 |
| TRAFFIX | 4 | March 15, 2025 |
| TOM DOWNS FARMS | 3 | August 18, 2026 |
| SOLINA | 3 | December 5, 2025 |
| OXBOW ANIMAL HEALTH | 3 | February 23, 2025 |
| LINCOLN INDUSTRIES | 2 | October 19, 2026 |
| STEVENS HAY EXPORTS | 2 | December 8, 2025 |
| OXBOW | 2 | August 27, 2025 |
| NEBRASKA POPCORN | 2 | November 25, 2024 |
| THORNOCK PINE CREEK RANCH | 1 | August 26, 2026 |
30 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 7, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 15, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 13, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 27, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 19, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 12, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 6, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 22, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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