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PAUL BUNS
DBA: Paul Buns Trucking
Woden, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 747468 · MC 515631
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-515631 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC515631
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA969507548
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
747468
MC Number
MC-515631
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 1, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 11, 1998
Authority Reinstated
August 16, 2023
Annual Mileage
20,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Woden, IA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2025 | 000P16D8NC | HWY 3 WB, IA | III | 1 | — | PAUL BUNS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WILX |
4V4NC9EH5CN543906 1W1UCF9B66A243286 |
IA FV9845 IA IS5495 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 26, 2024 | 000P16D7NG | HWY 9 EB, IA | III | 2 | — | PAUL BUNS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK CHAL |
4VG7DEJF8XN790851 1C19AFZE2H2210991 |
IA DE0416 IA GV4954 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| February 28, 2024 | 000P14WRGS | US 169 SB 165 MM, IA | II | 4 | — | GOLD EAGLE COOPERATIVE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK CHAL |
4VG7DEJF8XN790851 1C19AFZE2H2210991 |
IA DE0416 IA GV4954 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 14, 2024 | 000P151TRG | HWY 17 NB SOUTH OF CORWITH, IA | III | 1 | — | PAUL BUNS TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WILX |
4V4NC9EH5CN543906 1W1UCF9B66A243286 |
IA FV9845 IA IS5495 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| December 26, 2023 | 000P10SSX2 | US 18, IA | III | — | — | GOLD EAGLE COOPERATIVE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK CHAL |
4VG7DEJF8XN790851 1C19AFZE2H2210991 |
IA DE0416 IA GV4954 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GOLD EAGLE COOPERATIVE | 2 | February 28, 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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 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 (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chal | — | 1C19AFZE2H2210991 | 1 | — |
| Wilx | Semi-trailer | 1W1UCF9B66A243286 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5CN543906 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Volvo Truck VN | Tractor · Class 8 | 4VG7DEJF8XN790851 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 16, 2023 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 7, 2023 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 5, 2023 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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