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RODNEY CLAUDE
DBA: R & K Trucking
Dows, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 800497 · MC 721973
No Safety Rating
Active 11 yrs · first granted 2011
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-721973 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 11 yrs since reinstatement on September 21, 2015; first granted September 27, 2011 (15 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC721973
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT45403A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
800497
MC Number
MC-721973
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 5, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 16, 1999
Authority First Granted
September 27, 2011
Authority Reinstated
September 21, 2015
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Dows, IA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2023
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
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 (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK47LZ35153 | 4 | 4 |
| 2027 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 50 ft | 13N150304V1573322 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3J05333DL012967 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2026 | 000P15L4R5 | 330TH ST AND HWY 69, IA | II | 14 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJA6CK47LZ35153 1FUJA6CK47LZ35153 |
IA VB7107 IA VB7107 |
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.207F | OOSAir suspension pressure loss | Suspension | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.9A | Failing to secure load | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| March 28, 2025 | 000P11SFV9 | BALSAM AVE, IA | II | 4 | 1 | SHINE BROTHERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJA6CK47LZ35153 13N150304V1573322 |
IA VB7107 IA JJ3875 |
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| February 23, 2025 | 000P12HZ74 | HWY 20 WB OFF RAMP TO HWY 4 NB, IA | II | 11 | 3 | R&K TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1FUJA6CK47LZ35153 4U3J05333DL012967 |
IA VB7107 IA VC4238 |
| 393.23PT | OOSAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-OOS | OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| December 14, 2023 | 000P14WRD6 | IA 3 EB 177 MM, IA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT TRLR |
1FUJBBCGX4LM93220 1E1L5Z280ER051008 |
IA FW4208 IA VF4199 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SHINE BROTHERS | 1 | March 28, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 22, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 21, 2015 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 17, 2015 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 11, 2015 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 21, 2012 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 27, 2011 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 15, 2015 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 18, 2012 | COMMON | On Record |
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