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MURPHY'S TRUCKING INC
Camanche, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 980685 · MC 417587
Satisfactory
Active 24 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-417587 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
19.0% OOS · 28 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 24 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 37.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 6.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- 28 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC417587
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZR0854
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
980685
MC Number
MC-417587
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 27, 2001
Authority Granted
November 7, 2001
Annual Mileage
1,046,026 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
205 21st Street, Camanche, IA 52730
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Cara Murphy
Officer 2
Pat Murphy
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
28
Driver Inspections
20
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance34
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service12
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate6.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (1.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate37.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (16.8pp higher)
19.0% of 21 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
48th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
7 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 22 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 22 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 22 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 22 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2026 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 29, 2026 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dusk · Dry |
| May 1, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA12
IL2
IN2
MO2
OH2
WI2
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (25)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
12
Dry Van
7
Dump
5
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7LN322607 | 7 | 3 |
| 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0620FK247158 | 6 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1GL939151 | 4 | — |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG8BSBC6696 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3GL939152 | 3 | 3 |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1SN762336 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X4SD729103 | 2 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSNR0GN271893 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 5MADA4025RH071743 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5323FM505767 | 2 | — |
Show all 25 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 40 ft | 1DW1A4020MSA49295 | 1 | — |
| 2014 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 40 ft | 1E1D2U280ER051557 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 40 ft | 1E1D2U285ER050193 | 1 | — |
| 2013 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 40 ft | 1E1D2U28XDR049135 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDV1DSFA2038 | 1 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA062XHK271924 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6SD729104 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDRXHSHC2040 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV1MSMS9189 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSNR0GN407262 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSNR0GN744286 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG5DN563746 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH14N364203 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 5MADA4026SH081767 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA532XFM505748 | 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 (28)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2026 | 1028700800 | SEYMOUR IN | III | 3 | — | SHIPPERS SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBDP9X4SD729103 1JJV532D1GL939151 |
IA MX9056 IA LF0438 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| July 31, 2026 | 197T000095 | IA, IA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3AKJGEDRXHSHC2040 5MADA4025RH071743 |
IA FW7689 IA FX7830 |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| April 13, 2026 | 000P15H7JV | HWY 61 SB @ 267TH ST, IA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJGLDV1DSFA2038 |
IA VF5170 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| March 12, 2026 | 000P15H7GD | I80 EB @ 292 MM, IA | III | 1 | — | WEST LIBERTY FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPBDP9X6SD729104 5MADA4026SH081767 |
IA LR3198 IA LR1590 |
| 392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | General Securement | ||||||||
| March 5, 2026 | 8879004346 | PORTAGE IN | III | 2 | 1 | BLEND CO LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9TG5DN563746 1JJV532D3GL939152 |
IA NONE APPLIED IA LF0439 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| February 24, 2026 | 000P169NG2 | 02 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METER, IA | III | 4 | — | FREMONT FEED MILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR1SN762336 1GRAA0620FK247158 |
IA FY8922 IA LF0436 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| January 30, 2026 | 000P15H7BZ | HWY 61 NB TO HWY 30 EB, IA | III | 1 | — | WEST LIBERTY FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
3HSDJSNR0GN407262 1E1D2U285ER050193 |
IA FR5872 IA DB7574 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| January 29, 2026 | 000P10BF6F | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD, IA | II | — | — | RIDLEY BLOCK OPERATIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR1SN762336 1GRAA0620FK247158 |
IA FY8922 IA LF0436 |
| January 16, 2026 | 5003630026 | I-74 W/B MP 16, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3HSDJSNR0GN271893 1DW1A4020MSA49295 |
IA VF4007 IA HS9956 |
| 393.75A | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| December 29, 2025 | 3283000589 | MOUNT GILEAD OH | II | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDZAPR7LN322607 1JJV532D3GL939152 |
IA FP2472 IA LF0439 |
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WEST LIBERTY FOODS | 4 | March 12, 2026 |
| SHIPPERS SOLUTIONS | 1 | August 31, 2026 |
| BLEND CO LLC | 1 | March 5, 2026 |
| FREMONT FEED MILL | 1 | February 24, 2026 |
| RIDLEY BLOCK OPERATIONS | 1 | January 29, 2026 |
| KRAFT HEINZ | 1 | August 28, 2025 |
| SOMERSET PELLET | 1 | August 26, 2025 |
| GREEN BAY PACKAGING | 1 | July 25, 2025 |
| ESCO PROCESSING | 1 | April 25, 2025 |
| GRAPPERHAUS METAL COMPANY INC | 1 | April 23, 2025 |
| FIMCO INC | 1 | April 9, 2025 |
| JASPER PRODUCTS, LLC | 1 | March 8, 2025 |
2 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2001 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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