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ASCHENBRENNER TRUCKING INC
Fremont, IA
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 8.8% of 57 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 488500 · MC 254597
Satisfactory
Active 0 months · first granted 1992
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-254597 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Ms Transverse Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
23.1% OOS · 150 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 8.8% of 57 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 85% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated November 5, 2026. Continuous authority: 0 months. First granted October 1, 1992 (34 yrs, 1 mo ago).
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 0 months since reinstatement on November 5, 2026; first granted October 1, 1992 (34 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 34.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 8.8% — above the 5.5% national average
- 150 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC254597
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy TINCA6571745
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
488500
MC Number
MC-254597
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 4, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 22, 1992
Authority First Granted
October 1, 1992
Authority Reinstated
November 5, 2026
Annual Mileage
4,390,389 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
203 S Harrison St, Fremont, IA 52561
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Aschenbrenner
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
150
Driver Inspections
97
Vehicle Inspections
72
Out-of-Service Violations
37
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance100
Unsafe Driving42
Hours of Service17
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate8.8% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (3.3pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate34.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (14.1pp higher)
23.1% of 91 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
69th 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
29 of 49 inspections
Unsafe Driving
22 of 97 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 97 inspections
Driver Fitness
6 of 97 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 97 inspections
Crash History (5)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
5
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
5
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | MN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 2, 2026 | SD | — | — | Yes | Sleet Hail · Dark - Not Lighted · Ice |
| March 20, 2026 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 13, 2026 | MO | — | 1 | Yes | Dry |
| September 30, 2025 | IA | — | 1 | 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
IA28
TX11
MO9
AR6
IL6
MT6
and 30 more states
Fleet & Equipment (83)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~38
of 39 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~45
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
42
Tractor
38
Semi-trailer
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKAGGGG40J436953 | 10 | 2 |
| 2024 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHJBZDR6RDVC9384 | 9 | 1 |
| 2017 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A23HR041165 | 7 | 2 |
| 2016 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A27GR040003 | 7 | 2 |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9MD757051 | 7 | 3 |
| 2025 Wabash Platforms Combo Steel / Alum Platform | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1JJG532M1SC513106 | 6 | — |
| 2020 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A27LR051691 | 6 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4JD468316 | 6 | — |
| 2020 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR9LLLX1573 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 Wabash Platforms Combo Steel / Alum Platform | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1JJG532M8SC513104 | 5 | 2 |
Show all 83 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKAGGGG60J436954 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A29LR051692 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7MD759655 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49XXMD759648 | 5 | 2 |
| 2020 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR9LLLU1019 | 5 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Platforms Combo Steel / Alum Platform | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1JJG532M5SC513108 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A24NR056222 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532C1G3941048 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532C6G3941045 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532C9L3226271 | 4 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X46J132772 | 4 | 2 |
| 2005 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAECKX5PU90699 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR1SLWD6629 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR3RLVA4952 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MASS532XSN075820 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A2XHR041163 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532C2E3805671 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532C8F3872941 | 3 | — |
| 2011 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532SXB3472526 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X87J172484 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXLJ342431 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8MD759650 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 57X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHJBZDR4RDVC9383 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MASS5323SN079319 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MASS532XSN079317 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MASS532XSN079320 | 3 | — |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 7KYLB5531MPD30004 | 3 | 1 |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 13N24830216530427 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N25330541524375 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1D9BG5322G1609543 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Platforms Combo Steel / Alum Platform | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1JJG532M3SC513107 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Platforms Combo Steel / Alum Platform | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1JJG532MXSC513105 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Mack CX (Vision) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AE07Y81W008511 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A26NR056223 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X58J218655 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X78J218656 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X3MR432979 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X4AJ265395 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X01D560874 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X06D890747 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X86D890740 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3GD327000 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7FD245740 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0FD260828 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X8KD270128 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD50FSGE9999 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9KLXFN914202 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MASS5321SN075818 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MASS5321SN079318 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N24830161531360 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N24830261530427 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Wabash Platforms Combo Steel / Alum Platform | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1JJG532M6SC513103 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A27KR044870 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE5320781085192 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532C3F3872944 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532C4G3941044 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532C5F3872945 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532C6F3872937 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532C8F3872938 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532C8G3941046 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE532CXG3941047 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X3YJ845386 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X6YR851393 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0FJ462016 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X8FJ424002 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X8LJ342458 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0MD759643 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8GN959664 | 1 | — |
| Macc | Semi-trailer | 5MASA5321JA042374 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MASS5323SN075819 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MASS5325SN079323 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MASS5327SN079324 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Dorsey | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7KYDF5323PED34171 | 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 (150)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | V262618597 | TX, TX | II | 1 | 1 | TAS ENERGY INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3BHJBZDR6RDVC9384 5MASS532XSN075820 |
IA FX3640 IA MX5319 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| September 29, 2026 | 5004620063 | I74, IL | III | — | — | FEDERAL PACIFIC SWITCHGEAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
5KJJBWDR1SLWD6629 5MASS5323SN079319 |
IA MX5341 IA FZ0787 |
| September 9, 2026 | W152004647 | SIKESTON MO | III | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPXD49XXMD759648 |
IA FY0671 |
| August 27, 2026 | T302623970 | ALLEGHENY TWP PA | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
1XKWD49X87J172484 1TTE532C9L3226271 |
IA FX1823 IA FJ8484 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 11, 2026 | 3220001638 | NEVADA OH | III | — | — | VERMEER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKAD49X78J218656 1RND53A27LR051691 |
IA VF6357 IA FX8832 |
| August 7, 2026 | PE15187140 | OK, OK | II | — | — | VERMEER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XPXD49X7MD759655 1RND53A29LR051692 |
IA FW6288 IA FE0449 |
| July 21, 2026 | I034M60085 | ARDMORE TN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR |
3BHJBZDR4RDVC9383 |
IA FW9684 |
| July 6, 2026 | 1266000596 | TOWNSEND DE | II | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH PLATFORMS |
1XPXD49X4JD468316 1JJG532M1SC513106 |
IA FR4216 IA FX8249 |
| July 1, 2026 | I037A60425 | ARDMORE TN | I | 1 | 1 | RYAN TRANSPORTATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1NKAGGGG60J436954 1RND53A24NR056222 |
IA FS6843 IA FP5733 |
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| June 23, 2026 | V262422893 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE, TX | II | — | — | GULF COAST CRATING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKWD49X4AJ265395 5MASS5321SN075818 |
IA FZ8159 IA VF6350 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| VERMEER CORPORATION | 35 | August 11, 2026 |
| CC MACHINING | 5 | August 1, 2025 |
| MID AMERICAN STEEL AND WIRE | 3 | November 13, 2025 |
| TEREX | 3 | October 10, 2025 |
| NORRIS INTERNATIONAL SERVICES | 3 | July 26, 2025 |
| GULF COAST CRATING | 2 | June 23, 2026 |
| TAS | 2 | March 31, 2026 |
| CAT | 2 | February 17, 2026 |
| CERTAINTEED | 2 | April 15, 2025 |
| TAS ENERGY INC | 1 | October 2, 2026 |
| FEDERAL PACIFIC SWITCHGEAR | 1 | September 29, 2026 |
| RYAN TRANSPORTATION | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
59 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2026 | Active Reinstated | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| January 31, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 5, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 21, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 22, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 3, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 26, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 30, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 30, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · MS Transverse Insurance Company |
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