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BIRKENHOLTZ TRUCKING INC
Newton, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 628128 · MC 208323
Satisfactory
Active 22 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 1988
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-208323 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 22 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on May 19, 2004; first granted June 21, 1988 (38 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC208323
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GWP21144A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
628128
MC Number
MC-208323
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 22, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 24, 1996
Authority First Granted
June 21, 1988
Authority Reinstated
May 19, 2004
Annual Mileage
42,161 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
6388 Highway 14 N, Newton, IA 50208-8753
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jone Birkenholtz
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2026 | IA | — | 1 | Yes | Snow · Dawn · Ice |
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 (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 1W1K44128R7728874 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X0MR429201 | 2 | — |
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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2025 | 000P15VB5H | HWY 30 WB, IA | III | 2 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON |
1XKWD49X0MR429201 1W1K44128R7728874 |
IA FT9205 IA FX4882 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 11, 2024 | 000P16CVFW | I 35 N 57MM NB, IA | III | 4 | — | BIRKENHOLTZ FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON |
1XKWD49X0MR429201 1W1K44128R7728874 |
IA FT9205 IA FX4882 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BIRKENHOLTZ FARMS | 1 | September 11, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 23, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 14, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 19, 2004 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| May 3, 2004 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| September 23, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 27, 1992 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 21, 1988 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2009 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 31, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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