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RA TRANSPORTATION LLC
Waterloo, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3665003 · MC 1268631
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1268631 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
14.3% OOS · 30 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 37.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 30 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1268631
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CPIA0560135730
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3665003
MC Number
MC-1268631
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 24, 2021
Authority Granted
July 22, 2021
Annual Mileage
721,900 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
814 Grindstone Circle Box 11, Waterloo, IA 50702
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Rasim Begic
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
30
Driver Inspections
21
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance24
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate37.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (16.8pp higher)
14.3% of 21 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
35th 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
7 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 23 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 23 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 23 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | MO | — | — | 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
IL9
IA6
MO6
KY2
SC2
AR1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (22)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
11
Tractor
9
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8RS094032 | 4 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5LN844314 | 4 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR7NN805624 | 4 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZRXNN191281 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324RPB39738 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR4HSHU4057 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7LR176017 | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCSEB0TP570581 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9KSHU7022 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7GT137050 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 22 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0PS562607 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3PS562021 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6NS010137 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532KXPS562615 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0KN414575 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZRXPN826888 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2ML250537 | 1 | — |
| Wanc | Semi-trailer | 1JVV532D2ML250537 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6NS010140 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7VS062036 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR4NN681974 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Western Star 4900 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 5KJJABCK36PV55120 | 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 (30)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2026 | 4289980051 | 033 - WILLIAMSVILLE - I-55 S/B, IL | III | — | — | WEAVER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
5KJJABCK36PV55120 3H3V532K0PS562607 |
IA TEMP OK CD1522 |
| August 31, 2026 | W091000724 | LA GRANGE MO | II | 2 | — | PEPSICO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR5LN844314 3H3V532K7VS062036 |
IA MX5917 IA D904 |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 24, 2026 | W128001502 | BLOOMSDALE MO | II | 1 | — | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDZTZR7NN805624 3H3V532K8RS094032 |
IA MX2259 IA FX3711 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | 4248000148 | I-74, IL | III | — | — | MANNER POLYMERS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3HSDZTZRXNN191281 1DW1A5324RPB39738 |
IA LR0775 OK CX2117 |
| April 14, 2026 | CV42966053 | EDDYVILLE, KY | III | 1 | — | FUYAO GLASS ILLINOIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDZTZR7NN805624 3H3V532K0PS562607 |
IA MX2259 OK CD1522 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| December 23, 2025 | 000P131WJJ | 45 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GR, IA | III | 2 | — | ISKY NORTH AMERICA INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDZTZRXNN191281 3H3V532K6NS010140 |
IA LR0775 OK CC9589 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.20B | The ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle. | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| December 9, 2025 | 8260000005 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | III | — | — | NICKEY WAREHOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3HSDZTZR4NN681974 1DW1A5324RPB39738 |
IA MX3307 OK CX2117 |
| December 4, 2025 | 4036590273 | I-255, IL | III | — | — | NESTLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDZTZR7NN805624 3H3V532KXPS562615 |
IA MX2259 OK CD1530 |
| September 25, 2025 | I033U30055 | ARDMORE TN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3HSDZTZR7NN805624 1DW1A5324RPB39738 |
IA TEMPORARY OK CX2117 |
| September 11, 2025 | 4068240420 | I-72, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDZTZRXPN826888 3H3V532KXPS562615 |
IA FZ5995 OK CD1530 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ISKY NORTH AMERICA | 2 | December 23, 2025 |
| WEAVER | 1 | September 2, 2026 |
| PEPSICO | 1 | August 31, 2026 |
| MANNER POLYMERS INC | 1 | June 16, 2026 |
| FUYAO GLASS ILLINOIS | 1 | April 14, 2026 |
| NICKEY WAREHOUSE | 1 | December 9, 2025 |
| NESTLE | 1 | December 4, 2025 |
| CONCO, INC | 1 | August 27, 2025 |
| PIONEER HI-BRED | 1 | July 10, 2025 |
| WINDFIELD SOLUTIONS, LLC | 1 | June 18, 2025 |
| THE SCOTTS COMPANY | 1 | April 29, 2025 |
| PACKSIZE INTERNATIONAL | 1 | April 14, 2025 |
9 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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