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OWEN INDUSTRIES INC
DBA: Fr8 The Freight Company
Carter Lake, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 29260 · MC 1676670
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1676670 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Charter Oak Fire Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
10.3% OOS · 78 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 21.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 78 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1676670
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 8M808456
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
29260
MC Number
MC-1676670
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
October 29, 2024
Annual Mileage
1,316,739 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
501 Avenue H, Carter Lake, IA 51510
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Robert Owen Tyler Owen
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet Steel
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
78
Driver Inspections
57
Vehicle Inspections
33
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.2% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate21.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.0pp higher)
10.3% of 58 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
28th 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
15 of 25 inspections
Unsafe Driving
9 of 63 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 63 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 63 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 63 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SD23
NE15
ND11
IA9
KS8
MN3
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (57)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~33
of 33 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~24
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
28
Flatbed
15
Semi-trailer
8
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Truck
2
Not Applicable
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7LN412856 | 8 | — |
| Mac-lander | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA48279A015720 | 6 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYDJX6DV84358 | 5 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 45 ft | 3H3F452C8FT098003 | 5 | 1 |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4NN456252 | 5 | 1 |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830271445522 | 4 | 1 |
| 2027 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y287VRB22742 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV5FSGA9993 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 45 ft | 3H3F452C4FT098001 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML5KH607542 | 3 | — |
Show all 57 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y4GM055729 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X1DD209405 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 3H3F482CXHT210045 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR0KL289911 | 3 | 1 |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 4WWGGB6B57N611300 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830471445523 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDRF3H67GEA13482 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGBD92FLGN8670 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDJAPR0FH531113 | 2 | — |
| 2027 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1A24GY9VM105265 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPBDP9X1JD491705 | 2 | — |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 1W15532A2K6626475 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV8ESFY5675 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDVXESFY5676 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV9HSHZ5885 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 45 ft | 3H3F452C6FT098002 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 3H3F482C8HT210044 | 2 | — |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR6FN070747 | 2 | — |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 4WWGGB6B07N611642 | 2 | — |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 4WWGGB6B27N611304 | 2 | — |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 4WWGGB6B46N611299 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDAF56P75EC72068 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6AS84PM28585 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGBDV0CSBK2346 | 1 | — |
| Lufkin | Semi-trailer | 1L01B452471163322 | 1 | 1 |
| 2027 Mack Pioneer | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1M1PR4GY2VM105260 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Mack Pioneer | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PR4GY6VM105259 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV1HSHZ5931 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV8HSHZ5893 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDVXHSHZ5930 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 45 ft | 3H3F452C1FT097002 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 45 ft | 3H3F452CXFT097001 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 3H3F482C1HT210046 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 3H3F482C3HT210047 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 3H3F482C4HT210011 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 3H3F482C5HT210020 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 3H3F482C9FT099002 | 1 | — |
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR7EN773224 | 1 | — |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPRXFN070685 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1LN146265 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7LN148599 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9LN412857 | 1 | — |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9MN096992 | 1 | — |
| Wilx | Tractor | 4WWGGB6B07N611303 | 1 | — |
| Mack Truck | Tractor | 4WWGGB6B27N611299 | 1 | — |
| 2016 H & H Trailers | Trailer (type not listed) · 16 ft | 533FD1629GC251487 | 1 | — |
| Mckt | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA48288A015501 | 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 (78)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2026 | 0605001065 | WINGER MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1M1A24GY9VM105265 3H3F482C9FT099002 |
NE 436608 ND T64346 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| August 11, 2026 | 5280002682 | DELL RAPIDS SD | III | — | — | OWEN METALS GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WILSON TRA |
1M1PR4GY2VM105260 4WWGGB6B27N611304 |
NE 436455 IA VE4458 |
| July 21, 2026 | TR60002746 | BISMARCK ND | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1M1A24GY9VM105265 1E1H5Y287VRB22742 |
NE TEMP ND T915280 |
| July 20, 2026 | 9327000190 | BELLEVILLE KS | III | — | — | OWEN METALS GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1M1PR4GY6VM105259 3H3F482C5HT210020 |
NE 436454 IA JL6631 |
| July 15, 2026 | 5620003137 | JEFFERSON SD | I | 1 | 1 | NA | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDAF56P75EC72068 |
IA VC8537 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | T463001512 | OMAHA NE | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJGEDV1HSHZ5931 13N14830471445523 |
IA LR6085 IA VE7118 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 23, 2026 | A858000027 | DEARBORN MO | II | 1 | — | JOHN DEERE CONSTRUCTION AND FORESTRY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HCDZAPR0KL289911 3H3F452C4FT098001 |
IA FA3968 IA DB3996 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| June 8, 2026 | T574000092 | BLAIR NE | III | — | — | VALMONT | Truck Tractor |
MACK TRUCK |
4WWGGB6B27N611299 |
IA VE5717 |
| May 20, 2026 | TR60002644 | MENOKEN ND | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XPHD49X1DD209405 1E1H5Y287VRB22742 |
ND 49382P ND T195280 |
| May 19, 2026 | T458000046 | FORT CALHOUN NE | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD H & H TRAILERS |
1FDRF3H67GEA13482 533FD1629GC251487 |
IA PZB275 IA ET8718 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| OWEN METALS GROUP | 16 | August 11, 2026 |
| PVS METALS | 3 | January 5, 2026 |
| OWEN METALS | 2 | May 19, 2026 |
| OWENS | 2 | April 3, 2024 |
| JOHN DEERE CONSTRUCTION AND FORESTRY | 1 | June 23, 2026 |
| VALMONT | 1 | June 8, 2026 |
| OWENS METALS | 1 | May 6, 2026 |
| RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIES | 1 | January 5, 2026 |
| PVS METAS | 1 | September 30, 2025 |
| MVS | 1 | August 11, 2025 |
| DOOSAN BOBCAT | 1 | April 24, 2025 |
| OWENS METAL GROUP | 1 | January 24, 2025 |
4 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 29, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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