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AHLERS ENTERPRISES INC
Laurens, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 600792 · MC 289570
No Safety Rating
Active 31 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-289570 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
16.7% OOS · 19 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 31 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC289570
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CLP83676A
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy CLP83676A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
600792
MC Number
MC-289570
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 4, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 9, 1995
Authority Granted
May 31, 1995
Annual Mileage
775,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
42231 110th Ave, Laurens, IA 50554
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joseph Ahlers
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
16.7% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
41st percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
5 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 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 26, 2025 | KY | — | — | 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
SD6
IL5
IA1
IN1
MN1
WI1
Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Dry Van
6
Flatbed
3
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X1MJ441222 | 5 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533L2844218 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4ED249016 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X4CD144645 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148205S1573652 | 1 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 1FVXFB004CDBL4474 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG30D320081 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1TDH50039NB171985 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531L2844220 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533K2618131 | 1 | — |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535K2618132 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535L2844219 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XJ2179315 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Wilson | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1W1K55338N6631621 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X8JJ213729 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X68N768836 | 1 | — |
| 2023 C.gallegos | Flatbed · 53 ft | 3DG1P5374PG000536 | 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 (19)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2026 | 5110002062 | WILMOT SD | II | 1 | 1 | COLLINS PRECAST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPHD49X4CD144645 13N148205S1573652 |
IA LR2863 TN 4723614T |
| 393.106C2-C | OOSCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| July 14, 2026 | 5110002024 | WILMOT SD | II | 4 | — | HARWOOD DATA CENTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH C.GALLEGOS |
1XKYDP9X8JJ213729 3DG1P5374PG000536 |
IA FV5238 MT 277746F |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| July 13, 2026 | HP16700091 | WATERTOWN SD | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPHD49X4CD144645 |
IA LR2863 |
| October 9, 2025 | 5004250067 | BYPASS 20, IL | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FVXFB004CDBL4474 1UYVS2531L2844220 |
IA FV5237 IA FV5333 |
| August 29, 2025 | 5140001649 | SISSETON SD | III | 2 | — | AGREX INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
1XKYDP9X1MJ441222 1TDH50039NB171985 |
IA FV5236 IA FV9473 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 3, 2025 | 000P16DLJ2 | WB HWY 20/63, WATERLOO, IA | I | 6 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X1MJ441222 1UYVS2535K2618132 |
IA FV5236 IA FV5245 |
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.201A | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| May 31, 2025 | 5280002104 | CHAMBERLAIN SD | II | 1 | — | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPHD49X68N768836 1W1K55338N6631621 |
IA FW1355 MT 275234F |
| 393.102C2-C | Cargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely aff | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| May 19, 2025 | 2717000416 | JANESVILLE WI | II | 2 | 1 | LEGACY FOODS MANUFACTURING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X4ED249016 1UYVS253XJ2179315 |
IA FV5241 IA FV5243 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 23, 2025 | 4039000705 | I57, IL | III | — | — | CUSTUM CUT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB UTIL |
1NPXGGGG30D320081 — |
IA FP9196 IA FR3586 |
| December 13, 2024 | 5370002396 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X1MJ441222 1UYVS2535L2844219 |
IA FV5236 IA FV5251 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| REDWOOD FARMS | 2 | September 25, 2024 |
| COLLINS PRECAST | 1 | August 11, 2026 |
| HARWOOD DATA CENTER | 1 | July 14, 2026 |
| AGREX INC | 1 | August 29, 2025 |
| LEGACY FOODS MANUFACTURING | 1 | May 19, 2025 |
| CUSTUM CUT | 1 | April 23, 2025 |
| INT FLOORING | 1 | December 4, 2024 |
| COSTCO | 1 | December 2, 2024 |
| BAYER PRODUCTION SUPPLY | 1 | December 21, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1995 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 1998 | Cargo | On file |
| May 10, 1998 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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