FMCSA Carrier Profile
MITCH ZINKE
DBA: Mitch Zinke Trucking
Panora, IA
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 11 months
Authority
Active
Common carrier
Insurance
Cancellation Pending
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
2nd pct · 13 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Authority Revocation Pending
FMCSA has initiated revocation of this carrier's common authority. Authority may still show active, but this is a serious warning sign.
Insurance Cancellation Pending
Active cancellation filing on record, effective June 6, 2026 — coverage may lapse soon.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 11 months
- Insurance cancellation pending — coverage may lapse soon
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1622095
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CIRCLE STAR INSURANCE CO., A R R G
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy AL313214-37378
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3609753
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
March 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 12, 2021
Authority Reinstated
September 8, 2025
Annual Mileage
34,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
206 E Clay St, Panora, IA 50216-1047
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mitch Zinke
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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
13
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2024 | IA | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPCD49X4KD262185 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| February 28, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPCD49X2KD262136 | 0 | Clean |
| September 26, 2024 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPCD49X2KD262136 | 5 | Passed |
| February 26, 2025 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPCD49X2KD262136 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| August 26, 2024 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPCD49X4KD262185 | 1 | Passed |
| February 25, 2025 | MT | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPCD49X2KD262136 | 0 | Clean |
| January 23, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPCD49X4KD262185 | 1 | Passed |
| September 22, 2025 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPCD49X2KD262136 | 0 | Clean |
| October 13, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPCD49X2KD262136 | 0 | Clean |
| November 10, 2025 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPCD49X2KD262136 | 3 | Passed |
| November 6, 2024 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPCD49X2KD262136 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| August 5, 2024 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPCD49X4KD262185 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 13 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA8
SD2
KY1
MN1
MT1
Equipment on Record (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1XPCD49X2KD262136 | Ptrb | 9 | 2 |
| 1TDH42221SB186141 | Timp | 8 | 2 |
| 1XPCD49X4KD262185 | Ptrb | 4 | 1 |
| 1S9T04227L0017084 | Stei | 2 | — |
| 10BABB235KF0D6098 | Brenner | 1 | 1 |
| 10BABB235PF397374 | Brennner | 1 | — |
| 1GRAP0627HK275184 | Gdan | 1 | — |
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 8, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 26, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
| July 24, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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