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DMTC INC
Urbandale, IA
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 8.5% of 47 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 535280 · MC 253379
Satisfactory
Active 34 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-253379 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co
Safety
Satisfactory
10.4% OOS · 104 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 8.5% of 47 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.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 8.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 10.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 104 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC253379
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GWP21219A
Great West Casualty Co
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy GWP21219A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
535280
MC Number
MC-253379
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 7, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 27, 1993
Authority Granted
September 1, 1992
Annual Mileage
3,974,360 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
4071 121st Street, Urbandale, IA 50323-2309
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John Sawyer
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
104
Driver Inspections
76
Vehicle Inspections
37
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance45
Unsafe Driving18
Hours of Service43
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate8.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (3.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate10.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
10.4% of 67 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
29th 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
14 of 29 inspections
Unsafe Driving
11 of 68 inspections
Hours of Service
8 of 68 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 68 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 68 inspections
Crash History (6)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
6
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
6
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2026 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 12, 2026 | AL | — | 1 | Yes | Severe Crosswinds · Dark - Lighted · Wet |
| November 11, 2025 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| October 25, 2025 | KY | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 12, 2025 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 5, 2025 | MO | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SD11
FL8
IA8
IL8
AL6
GA5
and 22 more states
Fleet & Equipment (85)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~43
of 45 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~42
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
43
Dry Van
40
Flatbed
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X8MJ452766 | 7 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531CU385906 | 6 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X8DJ360282 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XM2349001 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X7MJ453471 | 5 | 2 |
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDSZBXYLB85963 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534J2276512 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534K2618106 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK77LV93603 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK77LX24139 | 3 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623LW209234 | 3 | 1 |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG30D150725 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531P3893434 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XGU440214 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3MD717882 | 3 | 1 |
| 1993 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2XKWDB9X7PM590094 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8NSNE1199 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2536R8964806 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Extreme Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E9AA4827L1588802 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Freightliner FLD132 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAPCK85DN68710 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK96LU57980 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR7DSBB5092 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 1FVXA7CG8GLHC8268 | 2 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0626JK281551 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0627GW702677 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B5CL602118 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6JL046299 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534S2139247 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536K2722001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536M2352123 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537GU439814 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537M2345519 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538J2238216 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539L2855448 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XP3893433 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X6XJ778247 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1FJ443828 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3HJ146675 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X46N885528 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX6N633749 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4FD288142 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8KD265182 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2532P8792304 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS253XP8930705 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1D9BG5327H1609071 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5329JBA12081 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG8FLGM8104 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0625MW307151 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0626JW127785 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0HL000980 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530P3852325 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531M2433112 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532P3852326 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533K2731528 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533N6697801 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GU689701 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535L2855446 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537M2382604 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538H2041802 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XGU480101 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XV2695910 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X7FJ445603 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2GJ121409 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4FJ453240 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X42D573726 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X74D835161 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8ND792837 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X4DD213836 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0FD293702 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD54GSGN4225 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR1GSGT9541 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0JSHU5836 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2MSMC0652 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2MSMH8826 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9KSKE2087 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB004GDHF0613 | 1 | — |
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR0EN015922 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZRXLN069033 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2530R8964817 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2531N8526401 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2533N8526402 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4MN268613 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8LN216240 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9EN172901 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth | Tractor | S550753GL | 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 (104)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2026 | 3227001510 | LIVE OAK FL | II | 2 | — | DMTC INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIO UTILITY |
3HSDJAPR2HN411001 1UYVS2533P3893435 |
IA FX7428 IA FT6702 |
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 6, 2026 | 5011000251 | HOBE SOUND FL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR9KSKE2087 1UYVS2537M2382604 |
IA MY4502 IA MY4860 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| September 13, 2026 | 3472007339 | INKOM ID | II | — | — | GRIMMWAY FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X8ND792837 1UYVS2534K2618106 |
IA MX4396 IA MX5128 |
| September 6, 2026 | V262552924 | TX, TX | II | — | — | MICHAEL'S YUMA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUYDSZBXYLB85963 1UYVS253XGU440214 |
IA FRISKY1 IA FW9385 |
| August 24, 2026 | ND74011863 | CA, CA | IV | 1 | — | LB DISTRIBUTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X4FD288142 1GRAA0627GW702677 |
IA DA0583 IA DE5259 |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 24, 2026 | 2698004271 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | III | — | — | WHIRLPOOL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EXTREME TRAILERS LLC |
1XP5DB9XX6N633749 1E9AA4827L1588802 |
IA DH0937 OH TSC9034 |
| August 21, 2026 | 2121000580 | SALEM AL | II | 2 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKYD49X7MJ453471 1JJV532D0HL000980 |
IA DMTC TN 636605T |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | 4250230031 | I-39, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR9KSKE2087 1UYVS2537M2382604 |
IA MY4502 IA MY4860 |
| August 14, 2026 | V262482633 | TX, TX | II | — | — | HYDRO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJAPCK85DN68710 1UYVS2530P3852325 |
IA FY2990 IA FT3707 |
| August 10, 2026 | 1300000285 | BYRON GA | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X3MD717882 1UYVS253XV2695910 |
IA LR7175 IA MX5212 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HORMEL FOODS | 7 | February 28, 2025 |
| HORMEL | 5 | July 27, 2026 |
| LINEAGE | 2 | September 26, 2025 |
| PECO FOODS | 2 | September 21, 2025 |
| AMERICOLD | 2 | June 25, 2025 |
| CASPERS ICE CREAM | 2 | June 10, 2024 |
| AMERICOLD LOGISTICS LLC | 2 | May 8, 2024 |
| GRIMMWAY FARMS | 1 | September 13, 2026 |
| MICHAEL'S YUMA | 1 | September 6, 2026 |
| LB DISTRIBUTION | 1 | August 24, 2026 |
| WHIRLPOOL | 1 | August 24, 2026 |
| HYDRO | 1 | August 14, 2026 |
46 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 23, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 17, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 1, 1992 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 12, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| June 12, 1992 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2004 | Cargo | On file |
| May 1, 2004 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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