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MICHAEL J PETERSEN
DBA: Whiskey Creek
Le Mars, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 971731 · MC 414425
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 25 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-414425 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 25 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC414425
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 55-941304-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
971731
MC Number
MC-414425
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
January 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 7, 2001
Authority Granted
September 6, 2001
Annual Mileage
37,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Le Mars, IA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | State | Level | Viol | OOS | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2025 | 000P13X5R4 | IA | II | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MERRITT |
1XP5DB9X53D805252 1MT2N5220PH028924 |
IA FR4141 IA FT5576 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | |||||||
| 393.9-TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | |||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | |||||||
| May 28, 2024 | 000P1555XH | IA | II | 3 | 1 | Truck Tractor — |
PETERBILT MERRITT |
1XP5DB9X53D805252 1MT2N5220RH030143 |
— — |
| 3 violations recorded. FMCSA only publishes individual violations for inspections inside its rolling 24-month window, so the details for this one are no longer available. | |||||||||
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.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 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
IA2
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 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X53D805252 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Merritt | Livestock · 52 ft | 1MT2N5220PH028924 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Merritt | Livestock · 52 ft | 1MT2N5220RH030143 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| February 22, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 6, 2001 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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