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BRANDENBURG DRAINAGE INC
Maquoketa, IA
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 698299 · MC 1651821
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1651821 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Travelers Indemnity Co. Of Connecticut
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1651821
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 8L727544
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
698299
MC Number
MC-1651821
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 13, 2024
FMCSA Registration
July 18, 1997
Authority Granted
August 9, 2024
Annual Mileage
128,366 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
2236 312 Ave, Maquoketa, IA 52060
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joseph Brandenburg
Officer 2
Joel Iakiri
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedConstruction MaterialsGarbage/Refuse
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
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.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA3
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 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT1GEA01533 | 3 | 1 |
| Bb | Semi-trailer | 4L5ST2728NF057869 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2025 | 000P131W8G | 45 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GR, IA | II | 1 | — | BRANDENBURG DRAINAGE INC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5HT1GEA01533 |
IA LR5504 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| July 20, 2025 | 000P1556RR | I-80 WB/WILTON REST AREA, IA | II | 4 | 2 | BRANDENBURG DRAINAGE INC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5HT1GEA01533 |
IA SG0966 |
| 177.834A-HMC | OOSHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde | Load Securement - HM | ||||||||
| 393.41 | OOSNo or defective parking brake system on CMV | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| September 6, 2024 | 000P12B05C | HWY 34 AND S RIDGE RD, IA | I | 1 | — | BRANDENBURG DRAINAGE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BB |
1FD0W5HT1GEA01533 4L5ST2728NF057869 |
IA SG0966 IA JX9161 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 9, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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