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BUTSON ENTERPRISE LLC
DBA: Butson Tractor Repair And Restoration
Hampton, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2492142
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
16.7% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2492142
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 19, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 3, 2014
Annual Mileage
60 mi (2020)
Contact Information
Address
1027 6th St Sw, Hampton, IA 50441
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jacob Butson
Officer 2
Don Butson
Cargo Types
Grain/FeedDry BulkOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
16.7% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th 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
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | IA | — | 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
IA13
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Grain / Hopper
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CV66PV67334 | 4 | — |
| 2012 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 1TDH48030CB131549 | 4 | 1 |
| 2012 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1TDH50033CB134976 | 4 | — |
| 2005 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG95N373966 | 3 | 2 |
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJF0CV85LN73561 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1TDH50034CB133772 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1TDH50036DB139025 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Volvo Truck VNM | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4MC9GG05N376793 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG7CN541940 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GG95N372570 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | 518A000065 | IA, IA | II | 7 | 2 | NEOLCK FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TIMPTE, INC |
4V4NC9TG95N373966 1TDH48030CB131549 |
IA KA5989 IA IB0308 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| April 10, 2026 | 000P16CWWH | IA 3 E 171MM WB, IA | III | 3 | — | POET BIOREFINING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJF0CV85LN73561 1TDH48030CB131549 |
IA EV9062 IA IB0308 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2DIM | Dimension Violation (Width / Height / Length) | |||||||||
| February 2, 2026 | 000P14WT2P | MALLAD AVE SB AND 30TH ST, IA | III | 5 | — | NEW COOPERATIVE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TIMPTE, INC |
4V4NC9EG7CN541940 1TDH50034CB133772 |
IA HT1859 IA GT5482 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| May 1, 2025 | 000P14WSFF | US 65 NB 151 MM IOWA FALLS, IA | II | 2 | — | POET BIOREFINING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJA6CV66PV67334 1TDH50033CB134976 |
IA GG7853 IA GE5322 |
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 26, 2025 | 000P14WSBT | US 65 SB 151 MM IOWA FALLS, IA | III | 1 | — | LANDUS COOPERATIVE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TIMPTE, INC |
4V4NC9GG95N372570 1TDH50036DB139025 |
IA IY8742 IA EV9061 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| March 21, 2025 | 000P14WSBF | IA 3 WB 170 MM, IA | III | 1 | — | POET BIOREFINING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TIMPTE, INC |
4V4NC9TG95N373966 1TDH48030CB131549 |
IA KA5989 IA IB0308 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| August 27, 2024 | 000P16D7SD | HWY 169 SB, IA | III | 4 | 1 | NEW COOP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TIMPTE, INC |
4V4NC9TG95N373966 1TDH50034CB133772 |
IA KA5989 IA GT5482 |
| 391.11B4 | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | Physical | ||||||||
| 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| August 23, 2024 | 000P14WRTV | IA 3 WB 169 MM, IA | III | 1 | — | POET BIOREFINING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJA6CV66PV67334 1TDH50033CB134976 |
IA GG7853 IA GE5322 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 15, 2024 | 000TT6CGZD | HWY 3 EB CLARION, IA | III | 1 | — | DDG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJA6CV66PV67334 1TDH50033CB134976 |
IA GG7853 IA GE5322 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| May 20, 2024 | 000P14WRMG | MASSARD AVE NB, IA | II | 1 | — | POET BIOREFINING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJF0CV85LN73561 1TDH48030CB131549 |
IA EV9062 IA IB0308 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| POET BIOREFINING | 5 | April 10, 2026 |
| NEOLCK FARMS | 1 | June 15, 2026 |
| NEW COOPERATIVE | 1 | February 2, 2026 |
| LANDUS COOPERATIVE | 1 | March 26, 2025 |
| NEW COOP | 1 | August 27, 2024 |
| DDG | 1 | August 15, 2024 |
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