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BRUCE BESH INC
Cedar Falls, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 96558 · MC 128016
Conditional
Active 44 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-128016 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Conditional
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 44 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC128016
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CLP00808M
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
96558
MC Number
MC-128016
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 1, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
August 27, 1982
Annual Mileage
71,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
4101 Center St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mechelle Besh
Officer 2
Ryan L Besh
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestockGrain/FeedDry Bulk
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 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
IA4
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 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X0SN383741 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 E-pak Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 1E9E5GZ25KA505677 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C4K1546663 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2025 | 000P13V92Z | HWY, IA | III | 2 | — | BRUCE BESH INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRLC |
1XP5DB9X0SN383741 — |
IA FT7264 IA DX7960 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| September 17, 2024 | 000P11H5V2 | 218 NB AND 57, IA | II | 4 | 2 | ALTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XP5DB9X0SN383741 13N1482C4K1546663 |
IA FT7264 IA TI0822 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.209D | OOSSteering system components worn, welded, or missing | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| September 5, 2024 | 000P11H5TG | AIRLINE AND WAGNER RD, IA | III | 1 | — | ALTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT E-PAK MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X0SN383741 1E9E5GZ25KA505677 |
IA FT7264 IA FY3659 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| May 14, 2024 | 000P14XHNB | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON, IA | I | 3 | 1 | ALTER METAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT E-PAK MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X0SN383741 1E9E5GZ25KA505677 |
IA FT7264 IA DZ5074 |
| 393.209D | OOSSteering system components worn, welded, or missing | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| February 14, 2024 | 000P15V90V | I-380 SB SCALE, IA | II | — | — | ALTER TRADING CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EPAK |
1XP5DB9X0SN383741 1E9E5GZ22LA505086 |
IA FT7264 IA FB8896 |
| December 14, 2023 | 000P16DL21 | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON, IA | I | 2 | — | ALTER TRADING CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT E-PAK MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X0SN383741 1E9E5GZ25KA505677 |
IA FT7264 IA DZ5074 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALTER | 2 | September 17, 2024 |
| ALTER TRADING CORP | 2 | February 14, 2024 |
| ALTER METAL | 1 | May 14, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 21, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 17, 1991 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 27, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 9, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 10, 1980 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| May 29, 1979 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| January 4, 1978 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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