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UNITED 1 TRANSPORTATION LLC
West Des Moines, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3154666 · MC 106939
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-106939 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
26.3% OOS · 21 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 8.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 21 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC106939
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Canal Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT6355327466
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3154666
MC Number
MC-106939
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 28, 2018
Authority Granted
September 4, 2020
Annual Mileage
330,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
8601 Westown Pkwy #15101, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Hagos Gebremariam
Officer 2
Kesete Semere
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
21
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service22
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate8.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.5pp higher)
26.3% of 19 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
62nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
5 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
8 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA6
MO4
IL3
KS3
AR1
IN1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
5
Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC4KDKD9027 | 10 | 2 |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W28L116179 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD52FSGJ7768 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531HP784319 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5HJ158022 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7KSKK5213 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA53256M604493 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDRXLLLW7052 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT2CDBE5611 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W05L934232 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532P3943502 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR8GSGV7745 | 1 | 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 (21)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | 5000520044 | I64, IL | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC4KDKD9027 |
IA MX1213 |
| July 10, 2026 | 1640001220 | MOORHEAD MN | I | 3 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC4KDKD9027 |
IA MX1213 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| July 2, 2026 | 1028700674 | SEYMOUR IN | II | 2 | 1 | VEHO LOGISTICS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC4KDKD9027 |
IA MX1213 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| June 26, 2026 | 171L000121 | IA, IA | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC4KDKD9027 |
IA MX1213 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 25, 2026 | W138006577 | JOPLIN MO | II | 10 | 2 | CINTAS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
1FUJHHDRXLLLW7052 1JJV532W05L934232 |
IA MX9973 IA FR9358 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| April 7, 2026 | 5005460202 | 80, IL | II | 4 | 1 | UNISHIPPERS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC4KDKD9027 |
IA MX1213 |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.84 | Inadequate floor condition | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| March 24, 2026 | W107001090 | CONCORDIA MO | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC4KDKD9027 |
IA MX1213 |
| March 13, 2026 | 000P16D9X7 | HWY 4 SB, IA | III | 1 | — | POSITECH | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC4KDKD9027 |
IA MX1213 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| March 9, 2026 | 4248130043 | I-80, IL | III | 1 | — | NATIONAL FOOD GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJGLD52FSGJ7768 1JJV532W28L116179 |
IA FZ0259 IA FZ0260 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 9, 2026 | 0400000243 | CONCORDIA KS | I | 1 | — | HAVEN STEEL PRODUCTS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC4KDKD9027 |
IA MX1213 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| VEHO LOGISTICS | 1 | July 2, 2026 |
| CINTAS | 1 | June 25, 2026 |
| UNISHIPPERS | 1 | April 7, 2026 |
| POSITECH | 1 | March 13, 2026 |
| NATIONAL FOOD GROUP | 1 | March 9, 2026 |
| HAVEN STEEL PRODUCTS | 1 | February 9, 2026 |
| SOLTICE SLEEP | 1 | January 21, 2026 |
| SILGAN CONTAINERS | 1 | December 19, 2025 |
| DEXTER LAUNDRY | 1 | December 17, 2025 |
| PACKAGING CORPORATION OF AMERICA | 1 | December 5, 2025 |
| AMCOR RIGID PACKAGING | 1 | July 18, 2025 |
| ATN1 | 1 | June 26, 2025 |
4 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 4, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 4, 2020 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 7, 2018 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 27, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Occidental Fire & Casualty Company of North Carolina |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Joy B Fitzgerald Resident Agents Inc
2207 Adventureland Drive PO Box 366, Altoona, IA, 50009
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