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DEALERS CHOICE AUTO AUCTION INC
Mediapolis, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 521981 · MC 285465
Satisfactory
Active 31 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-285465 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Northern Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 31 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC285465
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA02348230
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
521981
MC Number
MC-285465
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 4, 1993
Authority Granted
July 19, 1995
Annual Mileage
149,649 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
503 Wapello Hwy 61 S, Mediapolis, IA 52637
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kevin Bush
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2024
2023
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
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA2
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Car Hauler
1
Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV]
1
Tractor
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 1FUBGDDVXGLGV9161 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC4JHJJ8950 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Cottrell CX-5307 | Car Hauler | 5E0AU1744EG487001 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Buick Enclave | Sport Utility Vehicle [SUV]/Multipurpose Vehicle [MPV] · Class 2 | 5GAKRDED2CJ419520 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 | 510W000107 | IA, IA | II | 5 | 1 | REYES AUTO SALES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER COTTRELL |
1FUBGDDVXGLGV9161 5E0AU1744EG487001 |
IA FX4925 IA KN8688 |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| May 14, 2024 | 000P123P9Q | HWY 61 SB AND 57TH ST, IA | II | 1 | 1 | DEALERS CHOICE AUTO AUCTION | Straight Truck Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BUICK |
1FVACWFC4JHJJ8950 5GAKRDED2CJ419520 |
IA FR2409 IA TEMP |
| 393.71H10 | OOSNo or Improper safety chains for towbar | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| November 20, 2023 | 000TT6C3G0 | HWY 34, LOCKRIDGE,IOWA, IA | II | 3 | — | DEALERS CHOICE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT MILL |
1FUBA5CG77LY31069 1M9CSFC207T486628 |
IA FJ8394 IA HE6057 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| REYES AUTO SALES | 1 | July 27, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| July 19, 1995 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 19, 1995 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2026 | Cargo | Cancellation Filed |
| June 28, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| July 17, 2026 | BMC-35 | Term/repl · Addison Insurance Company |
| June 28, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Addison Insurance Company |
| June 28, 2026 | Cargo | Cancel · Addison Insurance Company |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY |
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