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JAMES A ASCHENBRENNER JR
DBA: Aschenbrenner Heavy Haul
Aplington, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2463447 · MC 851318
No Safety Rating
Active 12 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-851318 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
28.6% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 16.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC851318
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN413229
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2463447
MC Number
MC-851318
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 2, 2024
FMCSA Registration
December 30, 2013
Authority Granted
January 21, 2014
Annual Mileage
52,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Aplington, IA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
28.6% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA2
ID2
SD2
CA1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TKJ04829KM031298 | 7 | 2 |
| 2017 Peterbilt 382 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP9D29X4HD208960 | 7 | 2 |
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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | 3640006270 | CALDWELL ID | III | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XP9D29X4HD208960 1TKJ04829KM031298 |
IA FS7685 IA GZ8152 |
| 392.2-LCDLR | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| March 24, 2026 | NABI009560 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE, CA | III | — | — | PORTSAMERICA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XP9D29X4HD208960 1TKJ04829KM031298 |
IA FS7685 IA GZ8152 |
| August 14, 2025 | 3596000980 | MC CAMMON ID | III | 1 | — | EVAPCO FOR LIFE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XP9D29X4HD208960 1TKJ04829KM031298 |
IA FS7685 IA GZ8152 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| August 13, 2025 | 000P12HZP1 | HWY 71 SB, IA | III | 1 | — | ASCHENBRENNER HEAVY HAUL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XP9D29X4HD208960 1TKJ04829KM031298 |
IA FS7685 IA GZ8152 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 19, 2025 | 000P16DLH0 | WB HWY 20, WINTHROP, IA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XP9D29X4HD208960 1TKJ04829KM031298 |
IA FS7685 IA GZ8152 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 18, 2025 | 5810001248 | TILFORD SD | II | 1 | 1 | ASCHENBRENNER HEAVY HAUL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XP9D29X4HD208960 1TKJ04829KM031298 |
IA FS7685 IA GZ8152 |
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA | OOSTires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| June 5, 2025 | 5870000849 | TILFORD SD | III | — | — | TREBRO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XP9D29X4HD208960 1TKJ04829KM031298 |
IA FS7685 IA GZ8152 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PORTSAMERICA | 1 | March 24, 2026 |
| EVAPCO FOR LIFE | 1 | August 14, 2025 |
| TREBRO | 1 | June 5, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2014 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 21, 2014 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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