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BACKROADS EXPRESS LLC
Hartley, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2409583 · MC 829159
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 13 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-829159 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 13 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC829159
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 51-672066-01
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2409583
MC Number
MC-829159
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
March 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 29, 2013
Authority Granted
June 19, 2013
Annual Mileage
572,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3565 120th Ave, Hartley, IA 51346
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Wyatt Glime
Cargo Types
General FreightLivestockGrain/Feed
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2025 | WI | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X2ED193870 | 7 | 3 OOS |
| June 16, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBDP9XXJD482524 | 1 | Passed |
| September 25, 2024 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPXDB9XX8N769102 | 0 | Clean |
| July 22, 2024 | WI | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X76N887435 | 2 | Passed |
| July 19, 2024 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBDP9X2FD271860 | 1 | Passed |
| April 23, 2024 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 0 | Clean |
| March 6, 2024 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 2 | Passed |
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 4 | Out of service |
| October 6, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | 2 | Out of service |
| October 6, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| October 6, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 4 | Cited |
| June 16, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| October 6, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 4 | Cited |
| October 6, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | Cited |
| October 6, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | 4 | Cited |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | WI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WI3
IA2
IL1
MN1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0621EW700050 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0621EW701683 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0621EW703594 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0623EW703600 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0624DW702499 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X76N887435 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2ED193870 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2FD271860 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9XXJD482524 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDB9XX8N769102 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2013 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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