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KATANA INC
Indianola, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 369385 · MC 223446
Satisfactory
Active 33 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-223446 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 27 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 33 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 27 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC223446
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WF013117
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
369385
MC Number
MC-223446
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 14, 2024
FMCSA Registration
October 11, 1989
Authority Granted
October 6, 1993
Annual Mileage
2,242,644 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1813 N 7th St, Indianola, IA 50125
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Diane Rosenberger
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
27
Driver Inspections
23
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 17 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th 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
0 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2025 | IA | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Snow |
| November 12, 2024 | WY | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MO6
IA5
CA4
KS2
NE2
NM2
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (26)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~14
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
14
Tractor
12
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2GD308332 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620KW170472 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625NW330172 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1ED250291 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3ED250292 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629KW170471 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A062XNW331737 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9626AW700561 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3LD687450 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5LD687448 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 26 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620NW330175 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0621LW154136 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623LW154137 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625LW154138 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629NW330174 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA96209W701524 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA96218W700557 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA96279W701522 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA96289W701528 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5LD687451 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7ED250294 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7LD687449 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7LD687452 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9GD308330 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9GD308425 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9LD687453 | 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 (27)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | 000P11427X | IA, IA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Straight Truck |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPXD49X7ED250294 1GR1A0620KW170472 |
IA DX5892 IA FA9252 |
| 392.2P | Improper passing | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| February 12, 2026 | 000P144V4S | HYW 34 AT MURRAY, IA | III | — | — | GRIMMWAY PRODUCE GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPXD49X2GD308332 1GR1A0629KW170471 |
IA DE1736 IA FA9251 |
| December 21, 2025 | W129005999 | EAGLEVILLE MO | III | 1 | — | JBS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPXD49X1ED250291 1GRAA9626AW700561 |
IA FW6793 IA FS6592 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| December 2, 2025 | NE5Z004645 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF, CA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPXD49X2GD308332 1GR1A0629NW330174 |
IA DE1736 IA FT0279 |
| November 28, 2025 | UFCG000668 | SCHULTE RD W/O INTERNATIONAL, CA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GDAN |
1XPXD49X7LD687452 UNK |
IA FZ4708 IA FB4715 |
| 392.2SLIMPT | State/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| November 25, 2025 | W129005936 | EAGLEVILLE MO | II | 2 | — | JBS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPXD49X5LD687448 1GRAA96209W701524 |
IA FS8527 IA FR1869 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| October 9, 2025 | 000P15DFMM | IA, IA | III | 3 | — | COBBLESTONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPXD49X2GD308332 1GR1A0620NW330175 |
IA DE1736 IA FT0280 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| August 12, 2025 | W239007997 | EAGLEVILLE MO | II | 1 | — | JBS FREEZER MARSHALLTOWN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPXD49X3ED250292 1GRAA96218W700557 |
IA FZ4710 IA FS6602 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 10, 2025 | NDMP009299 | MT. PASS IF, CA | III | — | — | JBS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPXD49X3LD687450 1GR1A0620KW170472 |
IA FS8528 IA FA9252 |
| May 21, 2025 | HP93323451 | LIBERAL M.C.I.S. #37A, KS | III | — | — | ILLUME AG SALES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPXD49X9GD308425 1GR1A0625NW330172 |
IA FZ4712 IA FT0277 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| JBS | 4 | December 21, 2025 |
| JBS USA | 4 | December 12, 2024 |
| JBS FREEZER MARSHALLTOWN | 2 | August 12, 2025 |
| JBS USA, LLC AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES | 2 | February 3, 2025 |
| GRIMMWAY PRODUCE GROUP | 1 | February 12, 2026 |
| COBBLESTONE | 1 | October 9, 2025 |
| ILLUME AG SALES | 1 | May 21, 2025 |
| BOLTHOUSE FARMS | 1 | January 23, 2025 |
| JBS SA | 1 | December 23, 2024 |
| WONDERFUL PISTACHIOS | 1 | December 3, 2024 |
| BOLTHOUSE FRESH FOODS | 1 | October 8, 2024 |
| HYVEE | 1 | June 6, 2024 |
2 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 11, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 13, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 5, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 4, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 7, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 1, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 5, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 15, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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