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BANWART TRUCKING LLC
Ottosen, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 847393 · MC 548205
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-548205 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Auto Owners Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
28.6% OOS · 9 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 20 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC548205
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 50-772774-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
847393
MC Number
MC-548205
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 5, 2000
Authority Granted
March 2, 2006
Annual Mileage
400,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Ottosen, IA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
28.6% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2025 | 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
IA5
NE2
CO1
MO1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Semi-trailer
3
Livestock
2
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDR8LDLY1011 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1K65329R5565662 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X45J074571 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Pratt Industries | Other Trailer · 95 ft | 1P9RT9520PB889027 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W16532A1G5550149 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR7LDKG6464 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 International HX520 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPAAPR6SN044916 | 1 | — |
| Wilx | Semi-trailer | 4WW5532A1H6625500 | 1 | 1 |
| Wilson Tra | Semi-trailer | 4WW5532A3G6624315 | 1 | — |
| Wilx | Semi-trailer | 4WW5532A7E6620944 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilx | Tractor | 4WW5532A9E6621190 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | T050000812 | STAPLETON NE | III | — | — | ENERGY PANEL STRUCTURES, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PRATT INDUSTRIES |
3HSPAAPR6SN044916 1P9RT9520PB889027 |
IA FZ1468 IA JX5297 |
| April 14, 2026 | 000P12J08Z | 44 - JCT HWY 71/20 EARLY, IA | I | 7 | 1 | ELMER SALAZAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILX |
3AKJGNDR8LDLY1011 4WW5532A1H6625500 |
IA DE8265 IA HS6295 |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | 1691710922 | STONEHAM CO | II | 2 | — | ENERGY PANEL STRUCTURES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILSON TRA |
3AKJGNDR8LDLY1011 4WW5532A3G6624315 |
IA DE8265 IA HS6293 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| January 3, 2026 | 000P13X6BP | M50 BYPASS, IA | III | — | — | CHRISTENSEN FARMS | Truck Tractor Straight Truck |
KENWORTH WILSON |
1XKWDB9X45J074571 1W1K65329R5565662 |
IA VF6649 IA JU0707 |
| December 19, 2025 | W109005159 | ROCK PORT MO | II | 5 | 1 | NEW FASHION PORK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON |
1XKWDB9X45J074571 1W1K65329R5565662 |
IA VA6156 IA JU0707 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | OOSLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| August 25, 2025 | 000P12SFB9 | 45 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GR, IA | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILX |
3AKJGNDR8LDLY1011 4WW5532A7E6620944 |
IA DE8265 IA HS6287 |
| 395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| January 10, 2025 | 000P16D8FW | I35 NB, IA | III | 2 | — | MASCHOFFS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILSON |
3AKJGNDR8LDLY1011 1W16532A1G5550149 |
IA DE8265 IA IU1780 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 14, 2024 | 000P165XC7 | HWY 163 WB, IA | III | — | — | NFP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON |
1XKWDB9X45J074571 1W1K65329R5565662 |
IA VA6156 IA JU0707 |
| August 1, 2024 | T348000028 | ON UNNAMED STREET, 264 FEET WE, NE | II | 11 | — | ENERGY PANEL STRUCTURES INC | Truck Tractor Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER WILX |
3AKJGLDR7LDKG6464 4WW5532A9E6621190 |
IA FS4688 IA HS6288 |
| 392.9A | OOSFailing to secure load | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ENERGY PANEL STRUCTURES INC | 3 | April 20, 2026 |
| ELMER SALAZAR | 1 | April 14, 2026 |
| CHRISTENSEN FARMS | 1 | January 3, 2026 |
| NEW FASHION PORK | 1 | December 19, 2025 |
| MASCHOFFS | 1 | January 10, 2025 |
| NFP | 1 | August 14, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 6, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 30, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 4, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 27, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 12, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 11, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 31, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 14, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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