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CLIMATE ENGINEERS LLC
Hiawatha, IA
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 693568
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
693568
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
May 6, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 11, 1997
Annual Mileage
164,800 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3005 Robins Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Peter Watson
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
20.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
25.0%
Ranks in the 44th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HAMMMML0GL132699 | 0 | Clean |
| May 8, 2026 | IA | Level I — Full | CHEV · 1HA6GVC71PN018897 | 1 | Passed |
| April 17, 2026 | IA | Level I — Full | CHEV · 1HTKHPVH8MH584697 | 3 | 3 OOS |
| December 23, 2025 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | CHEV · 1GB4YSE70RF217235 | 2 | Passed |
| March 21, 2025 | IA | Level I — Full | CHEV · 1HA6GVC7XPN018722 | 0 | Clean |
| September 9, 2024 | IL | Level II — Walk-Around | CHEV · 1HTKHPVH8MH584697 | 0 | Clean |
| March 4, 2024 | NE | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 1 | 1 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| April 17, 2026 | Driver Fitness · General Driver Qualification | Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce | 4 | Out of service |
| April 17, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | No or defective automatic trailer brake | 4 | Out of service |
| May 8, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Phone Call | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 10 | Cited |
| December 23, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 2 | Cited |
| April 17, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Cited |
| April 17, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 2 | Cited |
| December 23, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA5
IL1
NE1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Truck
2
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 35 ft | 16VGX3526F6089864 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Gm GM515 | Truck · Class 4 | 1HTKHPVH8MH584697 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB4YSE70RF217235 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Chevrolet Express | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1HA6GVC71PN018897 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Chevrolet Express | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 1HA6GVC7XPN018722 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMML0GL132699 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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