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BRUCE ZEBEDEE
DBA: Bruce Zebedee Trucking
Estherville, IA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 656158 · MC 308360
No Safety Rating
Active 29 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-308360 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Auto-owners Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 29 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC308360
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Auto-Owners Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 55-183967-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
656158
MC Number
MC-308360
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
August 6, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 23, 1996
Authority Granted
December 4, 1996
Annual Mileage
80,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Estherville, IA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA7
SD2
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG10J466286 | 8 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620LK166690 | 7 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623MK302165 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane | Semi-trailer | 1GRA10620LK166690 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X86N876573 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | 000P16D9X3 | HWY 4 NB, IA | III | 1 | — | BRUCE ZEBEE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NKWGGGG10J466286 1GR1A0620LK166690 |
IA FX8180 IA KU5693 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| March 3, 2026 | 000P10BF8N | SB WHEELERWOOD AND 450TH- NORT, IA | III | — | — | PIONEER HI BRED INTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X86N876573 1GR1A0623MK302165 |
IA FW3610 IA OES139 |
| February 23, 2026 | 000P11SG1R | HWY 18, IA | II | 4 | — | PIONEER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NKWGGGG10J466286 1GR1A0620LK166690 |
IA FX8180 IA KU5693 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| November 25, 2025 | 5310001489 | CANTON SD | III | 1 | — | PIONEER HIBRED INTERNATIONAL INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NKWGGGG10J466286 1GR1A0620LK166690 |
IA FX8180 IA KU5693 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 23, 2025 | 5180001544 | VOLGA SD | III | 1 | — | PIONEER HIBRED INTL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE |
1NKWGGGG10J466286 1GRA10620LK166690 |
IA FX8180 IA KU5693 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| March 25, 2025 | 000P16DL86 | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON, IA | II | 5 | — | PIONEER HI-BRED | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NKWGGGG10J466286 1GR1A0620LK166690 |
IA FX8180 IA KU5693 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 26, 2025 | 000P12HZ7K | HWY 20 EB, IA | II | 3 | — | PIONEER HI-BRED SEED | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NKWGGGG10J466286 1GR1A0620LK166690 |
IA FX8180 IA KU5693 |
| 392.80A | Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting | Texting | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 31, 2025 | 000P123FZR | HIGHWAY 18 WB, IA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NKWGGGG10J466286 1GR1A0620LK166690 |
IA FX8180 IA KU5693 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| July 23, 2024 | 000P1684Z7 | HWY 75 SB AND E MAIN ST ON HIN, IA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NKWGGGG10J466286 1GR1A0620LK166690 |
IA FX8180 IA KU5693 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BRUCE ZEBEE | 1 | March 12, 2026 |
| PIONEER HI BRED INTER | 1 | March 3, 2026 |
| PIONEER | 1 | February 23, 2026 |
| PIONEER HIBRED INTERNATIONAL INC | 1 | November 25, 2025 |
| PIONEER HIBRED INTL | 1 | April 23, 2025 |
| PIONEER HI-BRED | 1 | March 25, 2025 |
| PIONEER HI-BRED SEED | 1 | February 26, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 4, 1996 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| December 4, 1996 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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