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GOTCHA TRANSPORT LLC
Des Moines, IA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
48.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 97% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4037524 · MC 1527021
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1527021 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Northern Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
48.6% OOS · 56 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
48.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 97% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $300,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 64.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 56 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1527021
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $300,000 · Policy CA873566755
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300115996
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$300,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4037524
MC Number
MC-1527021
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 2, 2023
Authority Granted
March 23, 2023
Annual Mileage
5,000,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2501 Grand Ave Ste 105, Des Moines, IA 50312
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Diazra Rankins
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
56
Driver Inspections
39
Vehicle Inspections
41
Out-of-Service Violations
28
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance74
Unsafe Driving18
Hours of Service10
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.7% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate64.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (43.3pp higher)
48.6% of 37 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
97th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
22 of 26 inspections
Unsafe Driving
11 of 38 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 38 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 38 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 38 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY12
TN9
MI3
NM3
TX2
VA2
and 8 more states
Fleet & Equipment (66)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~34
of 121 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~32
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
32
Tractor
32
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV8G4S60497 | 5 | 1 |
| 2025 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0627SJ713991 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8NSMY6113 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326JS777293 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR1HLHX1860 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR4KLKJ3936 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR7NLMX2943 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0621LK180257 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0621PK449605 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0626RD611221 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 66 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP062XGK265487 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0RL484201 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0TL645380 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2PL383450 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2SL556652 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3SL465034 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5ML237667 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9HL007037 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9NL333125 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533HP786458 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534L3819144 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534N6430800 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535P3891217 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XGM546713 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1SJ173297 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X1MJ436649 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR5JSJP0295 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0MSMR9761 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1LSLK0433 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1PSNS6695 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1PSUE1013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1TSWS2997 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4NSMY2544 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5KSKR1467 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5MSMC1021 | 1 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3AKJHHDR5T5WR0493 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6RSUZ4233 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7KSHU6631 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8JSJU8155 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9LSLK0678 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9TSWT8655 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXMSMC0897 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXMSMH4409 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXSSVY1042 | 1 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3AKJHHDRZRSLK5042 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT6FDGS8946 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXKR640027 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2TS044413 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4NS388313 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6TS041630 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8NS173033 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9TS044344 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532KXNS539008 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532KXSS159064 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3MN272233 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3PN606152 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5JN896840 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6MN280102 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXPN625510 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ1LN204580 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ7RN643582 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323VT700704 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5325ST510141 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329TM602252 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329TM602638 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Fruehauf Inc. | Dry Van | 7SMF5EJ22SB000494 | 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 (56)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | EG00001266 | MA, MA | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHPDV4RSUY0192 |
PA AH84442 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 1, 2026 | V262572151 | TX, TX | II | 4 | 1 | EVANS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER — |
3AKJHHDR7KSKV5134 3H3V532K1TS021396 |
OH PXF5937 TN 682128T |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 28, 2026 | SPRQI02758 | NJ, NJ | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GDAN |
3AKJHHDRXSSVY1039 1GRAP062XGT608759 |
OH PXA7598 IN P500446 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | V262538019 | TX, TX | II | 3 | 1 | CARMAX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER COTTRELL |
1FUJHPDV3MLMV3036 5E0AU1742GG704001 |
PA AH86886 PA PT583U7 |
| 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | OOSCoupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | CX00002390 | MA, MA | III | 2 | — | PRATT PAPER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EJ7RN643582 3H3V532KXNS539008 |
OH PXA2354 TN 178366T |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | V262484345 | TX, TX | I | 1 | — | TOTER DEL RIO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
4V4NC9EH5HN976701 5V8VA5329KM900711 |
GA C915EG IL 644557ST |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 20, 2026 | CV43337100 | FRANKLIN, KY | I | 1 | 1 | RED ROCK RECYCLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EHXPN625510 1DW1A5326JS777293 |
OH PXB7100 OH TTV9026 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| July 10, 2026 | CV44115676 | LONDON, KY | I | 4 | 1 | CENTREX LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJHHDR4KLKJ3936 1JJV532D9NL333125 |
PA AH58506 IN P858583 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 10, 2026 | CV43705456 | WINCHESTER, KY | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR8NSMY6113 1GR1P0627SJ713991 |
OH PXE5941 ME 5307061 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 30, 2026 | PAMK000658 | WY, WY | III | 2 | 1 | US MAIL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDRZRSLK5042 1UYVS2534L3819144 |
IL BBT325449 IL 1009683ST |
| 392.2-LCDLR | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON | 3 | March 3, 2026 |
| US MAIL | 2 | June 30, 2026 |
| FIRST SOLAR | 2 | May 14, 2026 |
| EVANS | 1 | September 1, 2026 |
| CARMAX | 1 | August 18, 2026 |
| PRATT PAPER | 1 | July 28, 2026 |
| TOTER DEL RIO | 1 | July 21, 2026 |
| RED ROCK RECYCLING | 1 | July 20, 2026 |
| CENTREX LLC | 1 | July 10, 2026 |
| RMR LOUISVILLE | 1 | June 19, 2026 |
| GREAT CENTRAL TRANSPORT | 1 | June 11, 2026 |
| IRVING TRINITY | 1 | May 20, 2026 |
25 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 3, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 3, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 8, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 10, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 7, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 23, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
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