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ACE CUSTOMS LLC
Waterloo, IA
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Elevated concerns
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: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4429569 · MC 1742727
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1742727 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
22.2% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 2
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.
Insurance Cancelled — No Replacement on Record
FMCSA records show the Accredited Specialty Insurance Company BI&PD Primary/Excess policy 2-CWH-IA-19-S0355686-00 cancelled effective September 1, 2026, and no replacement filing appears on record. Confirm current coverage with the carrier or its insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 12.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1742727
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4429569
MC Number
MC-1742727
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 25, 2025
Authority Granted
July 17, 2025
Annual Mileage
10,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
3130 Shalius Rd W, Waterloo, IA 50701
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Bret James Tratchel
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
22.2% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
53rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2026 | IA | — | — | 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
IA8
NE1
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Livestock
6
Tractor
5
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Wilson Trailer Co. | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1UDS2K75D530049 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6GD322715 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHDP9XXDD209324 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5JD475503 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49XXCD161428 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD5321G3004340 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530FU287342 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16532A1C5541879 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49XXFD285509 | 1 | — |
| 2016 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD5322G3004072 | 1 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD5326G3004267 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 M.h. Eby, Inc | Livestock · 53 ft | 4A2LD5326L3005610 | 1 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | 205S000118 | LAKE CITY IA | III | 1 | — | JBS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT M.H. EBY, INC |
1XPXD49XXCD161428 4A2LD5321G3004340 |
IA MK9175 IA JM2658 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| June 5, 2026 | 179R000021 | NEVADA IA | III | 3 | — | JBS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT M.H. EBY, INC |
1XPXD49X5JD475503 4A2LD5322G3004072 |
IA MM1494 IA HP1263 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| May 22, 2026 | 000P13XKCN | HWY 14 NB, IA | III | 2 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPXD49X5JD475503 1W16532A1C5541879 |
IA MM1494 IA LT2035 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| May 18, 2026 | 000P14WTC5 | US 69 SB 154 MM, IA | III | 1 | — | IOWA SELECT FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON TRAILER CO. |
1XPHDP9XXDD209324 1W1UDS2K75D530049 |
IA MR5348 IA JH3027 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 29, 2026 | 000P14KF72 | HWY 18 185 MM EB, IA | III | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON TRAILER CO. |
1XPHDP9XXDD209324 1W1UDS2K75D530049 |
IA MR5348 IA JH3027 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 12, 2026 | T370003204 | ON US HWY 81, 519 FEET EAST OF, NE | III | 8 | — | UNITED STATES COLD STORAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXD49XXFD285509 1UYVS2530FU287342 |
IA MM1493 IA ML2914 |
| 392.2-HOS | HOS (Local Law) - State/local hour of service violation. | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 395.8C-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include city/state/village/location for every change of duty status in each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D11-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D7-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include main office address for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 395.8D4-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include name of carrier for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| February 27, 2026 | 000P12J05X | HWY 20 WB, IA | III | 1 | — | ACE CUSTOMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT M.H. EBY, INC |
1XPBDP9X6GD322715 4A2LD5321G3004340 |
IA MK9176 IA JM2658 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| January 30, 2026 | 000P16D9R3 | HWY 20 WB, IA | II | 10 | 1 | ACE CUSTOMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT M.H. EBY, INC |
1XPBDP9X6GD322715 4A2LD5326L3005610 |
IA MK9176 IA LK5015 |
| 396.3A1 | OOSInspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45D | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2 | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| January 15, 2026 | 000P120FHL | HWY 18 EB / WELCH AVE, IA | III | 2 | 1 | IOWA SELECT FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT M.H. EBY, INC |
1XPXD49XXCD161428 4A2LD5326G3004267 |
IA MK9175 IA JM2659 |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 | 2 | June 25, 2026 |
| IOWA SELECT FARMS | 2 | May 18, 2026 |
| UNITED STATES COLD STORAGE | 1 | April 12, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| March 24, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 6, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 17, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 17, 2025 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Accredited Specialty Insurance Company |
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