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V T TRANSPORTATION INC
Holstein, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 261474 · MC 178963
Satisfactory
Active 11 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 1985
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-178963 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Travelers Property Casualty Company Of America
Safety
Satisfactory
11.7% OOS · 86 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 11 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on August 12, 2015; first granted July 2, 1985 (41 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 86 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC178963
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Travelers Property Casualty Company of America
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9P529131
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
261474
MC Number
MC-178963
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 27, 1985
Authority First Granted
July 2, 1985
Authority Reinstated
August 12, 2015
Annual Mileage
3,179,777 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1000 Industrial Park, Holstein, IA 51025
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Aaron Clausen Ryan Clausen
Officer 2
Daniel Condon
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
86
Driver Inspections
47
Vehicle Inspections
47
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance20
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service21
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
11.7% of 60 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
34th 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
10 of 32 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 62 inspections
Hours of Service
7 of 62 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 62 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 62 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | OK | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 8, 2026 | LA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 30, 2025 | IN | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX19
IA9
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and 14 more states
Fleet & Equipment (80)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~35
of 37 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~45
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
38
Tractor
33
Dry Van
3
Semi-trailer
3
Not Applicable
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6RSVH8077 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K6PJ536801 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0SSVS7636 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4RSVH8076 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6SSVS7642 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K7RJ551214 | 4 | — |
| 2012 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1D9BV5323C1609423 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532CXH3018198 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2SSVS7637 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3RSVH8070 | 3 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5RSVH8068 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6SSVS7639 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7RSVH8072 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7SSVS7648 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXSSVS7644 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K6PJ536815 | 3 | — |
| Doon | Semi-trailer | 1D9BV5324B1609235 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532C1H3018199 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532C5G3941140 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2NJ151072 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1SSVS7645 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2SSVS7640 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4SSVS7641 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5SSVS7647 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5TSWP5721 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7RSVH8069 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7TSWP5722 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9TSWP5723 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K0PJ536812 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K1PJ536818 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K1SJ471803 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K2RJ551220 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K5RJ551213 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K6RJ551219 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K8PJ536802 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K9PJ536811 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K9RJ551215 | 2 | — |
| Othr | — | 0-1252 | 1 | — |
| Fabc | Semi-trailer | 1D9BV5322B1609234 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1D9BV5322C1609428 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1D9BV5323L1609177 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1D9BV5325C1609424 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1D9BV5327C1609425 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1D9BV5329E1609333 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1D9BV532XC1609421 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1KL132492 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3KL132493 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF5320771082358 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF5320X91086018 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF5320X91086875 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532C3K3105822 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532C4E3817860 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532C5K3105823 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532C6E3817858 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF532C9G3941139 | 1 | — |
| Trao | Semi-trailer | 1TTP532C2F3843522 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2532P5979909 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2533P5979904 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2537P5979906 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7RJ308423 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0RSVH8074 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0TSWR7044 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3SSVS7646 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5PSUD7627 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5RSVH8071 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7SSVS7634 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8SSVS7643 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9RSVH8073 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9SSVS7635 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K0RJ551216 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K5SJ471819 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K6SJ471814 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K7SJ471806 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3H3F532K9SJ471807 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532KXTS039153 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML9NL481300 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1PN281977 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXPN282142 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH7KN214790 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH7RN630753 | 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 (86)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | 0317001153 | RAMSEY MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR6SSVS7642 3H3F532K6SJ471814 |
IA FX8682 IA FZ7686 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| October 8, 2026 | HP89000076 | MITCHELL SD | III | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRANSCRAFT |
3AKJHHDR0SSVS7636 1TTF5320771082358 |
IA FX8677 IA FJ5627 |
| September 17, 2026 | 1609000100 | MOORHEAD MN | II | 1 | 1 | ARCHITECTURAL WOOD DOORS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR6SSVS7642 3H3F532K6SJ471814 |
IA FX8682 IA FZ7686 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 23, 2026 | V262555771 | TX, TX | II | — | — | VT INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR3RSVH8070 3H3F532K6PJ536815 |
TX R703475 IA FW4538 |
| August 13, 2026 | 1836004446 | HAMMONDVILLE AL | III | 5 | — | V T TRANSPORTATION INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR3SSVS7646 3H3F532K5SJ471819 |
IA FX8675 IA LR0385 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | V262490227 | IH 69 NB S OF CARMEN, TX | II | 4 | 1 | VT INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR3RSVH8070 3H3F532K1PJ536818 |
TX R703475 IA FW7106 |
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 8, 2026 | 1777001439 | PORT WASHINGTON OH | III | — | — | VT INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR9TSWP5723 3H3F532K1SJ471803 |
IN 3803763 IA FZ3039 |
| July 8, 2026 | CV41516921 | FRANKFORT, KY | III | 1 | — | VT INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR2SSVS7637 3H3F532K9SJ471807 |
IA FX8678 IA FZ3386 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | V262451647 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE, TX | II | 1 | — | VT INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR7RSVH8072 3H3F532K2RJ551220 |
TX R703477 IA FY6848 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 2, 2026 | V262352863 | 8790 TX6, TX | II | — | — | FORMICA DALLAS WAREHOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4WC9EH7KN214790 1UYFS2533P5979904 |
IA KV4779 IA FV4095 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| VT INDUSTRIES | 28 | August 23, 2026 |
| LOWES | 3 | May 5, 2026 |
| HOME DEPOT | 2 | January 19, 2026 |
| ARCHITECTURAL WOOD DOORS | 1 | September 17, 2026 |
| FORMICA DALLAS WAREHOUSE | 1 | June 2, 2026 |
| LOWS | 1 | December 30, 2024 |
| VT IND | 1 | October 24, 2024 |
| ANNISTON PB | 1 | November 6, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 3, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 16, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 11, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 12, 2015 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 12, 2015 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 23, 2015 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| May 19, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 14, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 14, 2006 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 21, 2015 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| July 10, 2006 | COMMON | On Record |
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