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APPETITO INC
Ames, IA
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No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 4172201 · MC 1604980
Inactive
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1604980 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Not currently active with FMCSA
- Previously ordered out of service on November 21, 2025 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1604980
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4172201
MC Number
MC-1604980
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 23, 2023
Authority Granted
July 9, 2025
Annual Mileage
151,267 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Ames, IA
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NM1
PA1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3DL711227 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR6JSHU5023 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5KSKH2378 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV8MSMT3391 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6RS314574 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9SJ079325 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2024 | E952425562 | PA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor — |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR5KSKH2378 3H3V532K6RS314574 |
— — |
| 1 violation recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| August 22, 2024 | I033AG0840 | TN | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor — |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDV8MSMT3391 3H3V532K9SJ079325 |
— — |
| 2 violations recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | ||||||||||
| August 20, 2024 | 1397O6HNLD | NM | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor — |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGLDR6JSHU5023 1JJV532D3DL711227 |
— — |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 7, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 18, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 31, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 19, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 31, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 3, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 18, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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