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MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL COMPANY LLC
Hudson, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 336827
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
22.2% OOS · 35 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
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 7.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 35 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
336827
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 3, 2024
FMCSA Registration
December 15, 1988
Annual Mileage
459,622 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
515 5th Street, Hudson, IA 50643-0398
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mark Kaler
Cargo Types
Other Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
35
Driver Inspections
25
Vehicle Inspections
21
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate7.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
22.2% of 18 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
56th 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
10 of 16 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 21 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2025 | MN | — | — | 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
IA15
MO5
ND3
SD2
KS1
MN1
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~20
of 66 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
12
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Dry Van
3
Pickup
2
Straight Truck
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYDC16HW08847 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 H & H Trailers | Dry Van · 24 ft | 533TC2425GC252263 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDNF6EC3GDA03970 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 Freightliner FL112 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHBGAN74HM64401 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYCYXGHGY9087 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYDC67HX98839 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYDC85HU48321 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT3DEA05212 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FT7W2B69GEA27818 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYDC97HY31011 | 1 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYDCX7HY25427 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVMG3DV5SHVT8402 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Chevrolet C5 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1GBG5C1174F502035 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Chevrolet C7 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 1GBP7H1C42J503761 | 1 | — |
| 2007 International RF027 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSHXSBR17J636217 | 1 | — |
| 2010 International MA035 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMKAAN3AH279686 | 1 | — |
| 2009 International MF035 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTMSAAR39H053744 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25336U688108 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Straight Truck | 3ALHC5DVXLDLZ075 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYCY2HDJE6980 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYCY7GDGX9770 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5HJ9GG373472 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 H & H Trailers | Dry Van · 24 ft | 5JWTC2428JN505150 | 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 (35)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | 5710000984 | JEFFERSON SD | III | 2 | — | NA | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDNF6EC7GDA03969 |
IA EEG762 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | 5710000983 | JEFFERSON SD | III | 2 | — | NA | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLIN |
3ALHCYFE6JDJY6233 |
IA QCP024 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 8, 2026 | 5510000659 | JEFFERSON SD | III | 2 | — | NA | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHCYFE4JDJY6229 |
IA QGP026 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 8, 2026 | 511W000091 | IA, IA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHCYFE4JDJY6229 |
IA QGP026 |
| July 20, 2026 | 419M000120 | STANWOOD IA | I | 3 | — | MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL COMPANY LLC | Straight Truck |
CHEVROLET |
1GBP7H1C42J503761 |
IA PSV658 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| June 25, 2026 | 460L000104 | IA, IA | III | 3 | — | EMPTY | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLIN |
3ALHC5DVXLDLZ075 |
CO 8615167 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| April 13, 2026 | 000P15VBPM | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON, IA | I | 8 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALHCYCY7GDGX9770 |
IA OOH825 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2IN | State Insurance Violation | |||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 25, 2025 | 000P169BJ4 | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD, IA | II | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVMG3DV5SHVT8402 |
IA SME |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| August 22, 2025 | 1640000783 | MOORHEAD MN | III | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHBGAN74HM64401 |
IA SME |
| August 19, 2025 | 000P15NF4N | HWY 63, IA | III | 1 | — | SELF | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GT3DEA05212 |
IA EMN378 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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