FMCSA Carrier Profile
SPARK TRAIN EXPRESS LLC
Owner / Officer: Austin Sparks
Active
No Safety Rating
Authority Active
Active 6 yrs, 3 mo
Authority
Active
Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
2nd pct · 1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Where This Carrier Operates
States where roadside inspections were recorded
KS1
Equipment on Record (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1MT2N5333VH030638 | Merritt Eq | 1 | — |
| 1XPXD49X4ND784286 | Peterbilt | 1 | — |
Vetting Notes
SPARK TRAIN EXPRESS LLC is an active FMCSA-registered motor carrier based in Pocahontas, Iowa, operating under DOT 3237017. No high-severity flags were found on authority or insurance records. Across 1 FMCSA inspection on record, this carrier shows 0.0% driver OOS. Authority and safety history are clean as of this page's last update.
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3237017
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
September 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 24, 2019
Authority Granted
April 17, 2020
Annual Mileage
60,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
16877 500th St, Pocahontas, IA 50574
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Austin Sparks
Operating Authority
MC1100663
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP55868A
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Safety Percentile
2nd percentile
vs. peer carriers
✓ Below FMCSA alert threshold (65th pct) · lower percentile = fewer violations than peers · source: FMCSA SMS
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
Total OOS Orders
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 | KS | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X4ND784286 | 1 | Passed |
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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