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LANDUS COOPERATIVE
DBA: Landus
Des Moines, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 723167 · MC 821078
No Safety Rating
Active 13 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-821078 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Nationwide Agribusiness Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
8.7% OOS · 42 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 13 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 5.3% — below the 5.5% national average
- 42 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC821078
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CPP139831A
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy CU139831A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
723167
MC Number
MC-821078
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 16, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 7, 1998
Authority Granted
April 10, 2013
Annual Mileage
3,450,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
220 Sw 9th Street Ste 300, Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Sam Caton
Officer 2
Chase Hunter
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesPassengersGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
42
Driver Inspections
35
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving33
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.3% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
8.7% of 23 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
23rd 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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
17 of 25 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 25 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 25 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 25 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 5, 2026 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 24, 2025 | IA | — | — | Yes | Fog · Daylight · Wet |
| September 23, 2024 | IA | — | — | 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
IA36
MN2
Fleet & Equipment (44)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~25
of 343 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~19
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
22
Grain / Hopper
15
Tank
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Flatbed
1
Pickup
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1W1K44227R7729237 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4LM011444 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4LM018488 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY6PM034651 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1W1K44228P7726652 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1W1K45036R7729232 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1W1K45036S7730225 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1W1K45037S7730234 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7006DDFG8354 | 2 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7007EDFY9669 | 2 | — |
Show all 44 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Big Tex | Flatbed · 38 ft | 16V3F3823M6091789 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Cei Equipment Company, Inc. | Tank · 40 ft | 1C9FA4026M1257531 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB3YSEY8PF202774 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY1RM037508 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY1RM042739 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4RM042735 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4TM058280 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY6LM011445 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY6RM047547 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY6SM048798 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY7PM038336 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY8RM042737 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY8RM042740 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y4DM026954 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y6GM051438 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y8GM058682 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMS1422091035376 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1TDH50034RB182298 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1TDH50038RB182305 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1TDH50039RB182300 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1W1K44227N2275398 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1W1K4422XP7726653 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1W1K45030S7730236 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1W1K45034S7730224 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1W1K45035P7726657 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1W1K45036S7730239 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1W1K45037R2278289 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Westmor Industries | Tank · 52 ft | 1W9P15234NM350380 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X0MD737030 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X1MD737022 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 2GC4YME76R1145892 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7001GDGX8382 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7007DDFG8363 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTBL9LG171082 | 1 | 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 (42)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2026 | 163K000248 | IA, IA | III | 1 | — | LANDUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WILSON TRA |
1M1AN4GY3RM046453 1W1K45034R7729231 |
IA FY1098 IA KP3373 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| August 7, 2026 | 508R000125 | IA, IA | III | — | — | PLATINUM CRISH LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WILSON |
1M1AN4GY6PM034651 1W1K45037S7730234 |
IA FV0341 IA KV4364 |
| May 27, 2026 | 205S000001 | IA, IA | III | 1 | — | LANDUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WILSON |
1M1AN4GY1RM037508 1W1K45036S7730239 |
IA FW5414 IA KV4358 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| April 23, 2026 | 1675001074 | CLARKS GROVE MN | I | 6 | 3 | LANDUS COOPERATIVE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C7WRTBL9LG171082 16V3F3823M6091789 |
IA PYY902 IA JC0552 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| April 22, 2026 | 000P14WT8T | IA 17 SB 45 MM, IA | III | 1 | — | KOCH FERTILIZER FT DODGE LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1M1AN4GY6RM047547 1PMS1422091035376 |
IA FY2896 IA CF1580 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| March 9, 2026 | 000P130RHZ | 280TH ST AND US 65 N COLLINS, IA | III | 1 | — | LANDUS COOPERATIVE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TIMPTE, INC |
1M1AN4GY8RM042737 1TDH50039RB182300 |
IA FW6118 IA KK2428 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| November 15, 2025 | 000P13NDDS | HWY 71SB/210TH ST, IA | II | 3 | 1 | LANDUS | Straight Truck Trailer |
CHEVROLET IMPLEMENT |
1GB3YSEY8PF202774 — |
IA EHG594 — |
| 177.801 | OOSAccepting or Transporting Hazardous Materials not prepared in accordance with regulations | HM Other | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| November 13, 2025 | 000P169BPL | P29 THROUGH SLIFER, IA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WESTMOR INDUSTRIES |
1M1AN4GY6SM048798 1W9P15234NM350380 |
IA MX0889 IA JT6836 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 29, 2025 | 000P169BD0 | HWY 14 NB/220TH ST, IA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TIMPTE, INC |
1M1AN4GY8RM042740 1TDH50034RB182298 |
IA FW6120 IA KK2421 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| July 28, 2025 | 000P13LHMV | HWY 20 WB 290MM, IA | III | 2 | — | MOSAIC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WILSON |
1M1AN4GY6LM011445 1W1K44227N2275398 |
IA LR2089 IA IF2841 |
| 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 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PLATINUM CRISH LLC | 1 | August 7, 2026 |
| KOCH FERTILIZER FT DODGE LLC | 1 | April 22, 2026 |
| MOSAIC | 1 | July 28, 2025 |
| DEGROOTES | 1 | October 30, 2024 |
| LANDUS FERTILIZER | 1 | October 28, 2024 |
| AGP | 1 | May 3, 2024 |
| LANDUDS | 1 | March 28, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 6, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 10, 2013 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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