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C H WILSON TRANSPORT INC
Charles City, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 98221 · MC 205616
Satisfactory
Active 38 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-205616 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
General Star Indemnity Company
Safety
Satisfactory
14.5% OOS · 115 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 38 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $4,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 19.2% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 115 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC205616
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy IXG670183E
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CVP 2030049-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
98221
MC Number
MC-205616
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 19, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
February 19, 1988
Annual Mileage
4,200,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2333 Old Highway Road, Charles City, IA 50616
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Dennis Rippentrop
Officer 2
Cindy Rippentrop
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesDry BulkConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
115
Driver Inspections
74
Vehicle Inspections
87
Out-of-Service Violations
25
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance93
Unsafe Driving23
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate19.2% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
14.5% of 69 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
43rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
30 of 58 inspections
Unsafe Driving
12 of 76 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 76 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 76 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 76 inspections
Crash History (5)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
5
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
5
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2025 | MN | — | — | Yes | Sleet Hail · Dark - Not Lighted · Ice |
| December 11, 2025 | IA | — | — | Yes | Snow · Dark - Not Lighted · Snow |
| June 4, 2025 | NE | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 19, 2025 | IA | — | 2 | Yes | Blowing Sand Soil Dirt Or Snow · Daylight · Snow |
| January 21, 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
IA51
NE31
MN11
WI7
IL2
MD2
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (92)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~51
of 44 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~41
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
49
Tank
30
Semi-trailer
9
Not Applicable
2
Dump
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y6JM088609 | 11 | 6 |
| 2024 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 3H6KA4425R3131973 | 10 | 5 |
| 2025 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 3H6KA4423S3132996 | 9 | 2 |
| 1996 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTAM4327T7H60627 | 6 | — |
| 2018 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y7JM089316 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY3RM041950 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y0JM088606 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y3JM089314 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 3H6KA4421S3132995 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 3H6KA4427R3131974 | 4 | — |
Show all 92 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1E9105156SE007097 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4MM020257 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY5RM041951 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY6MM020258 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY8SM052660 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GYXSM049016 | 3 | — |
| 2000 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA14323Y1023148 | 3 | 2 |
| 2002 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA2432825002969 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X4DJ958746 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 3H6KA4423R3131972 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 3H6KA4425S3132997 | 3 | — |
| 2006 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTAB432467H69652 | 3 | — |
| 2005 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442657H68189 | 3 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 1C9A1B2B2RS001061 | 2 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 1EV1NSS29ELL61279 | 2 | — |
| Heil | — | 1HLA3A7B0N7H56456 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY1SM052659 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY3LM010866 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY6LM010862 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY7RM041949 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY7RM041952 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY8KM010859 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GYXLM010864 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GYXSM052658 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y2GM010384 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y2JM088610 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y4JM088608 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y6GM052864 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y6JM088612 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y7GM010381 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y9GM010379 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA1432261030198 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA14322E1042625 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA14323D1042440 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA1432811024043 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9X25J113360 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV6NSMV7376 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 3H6KA4429R3131975 | 2 | — |
| Texas Trai | Semi-trailer | 120507 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1A044418000000000 | 1 | — |
| Trinity Pr | Semi-trailer | 1DZTA442XFG450720 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK75LU42120 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Freightliner CC Conventional | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYSDYB7XLA00141 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY2SM051584 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4KM010860 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY5RM041948 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY6KM010861 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY8SM049015 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GYXKM010863 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Mack Anthem | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GYXSM052661 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y0GM052374 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y2GM052375 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y4JM088611 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y5JM089315 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW21Y8FM049242 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 1M9TT4423P1308143 | 1 | — |
| Midn | Semi-trailer | 1M9TT4528N1308053 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA14320D1042430 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA1432141027905 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA1432181033449 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA1432191035705 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA14324D1042429 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA1432811023975 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA1432961030201 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA14329E1042623 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA1432X81033448 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA1432X81033451 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMC1422322025428 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMC14325Y2023509 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMC14325Y2023512 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2LD652344 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 378 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPFD49X87D656289 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXJSJJ0636 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7005EDFS4416 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB006FDGN7272 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHJBWDV0TDWW5419 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHJBWDV9TDWW5418 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 440367 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ3EN168328 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Volvo Truck VN | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4VG7DERH7XN773173 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTAB432547H67891 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 5MADN4026RW078295 | 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 (115)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | 1618001150 | CLARKS GROVE MN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1M1AN4GYXSM052658 1PMA2432825002969 |
MN VF6379 IA DZ3461 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 11, 2026 | T137004373 | WAVERLY NE | I | — | — | POET | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1M1AN4GY3RM041950 3H6KA4423S3132996 |
IA VC8922 IA FY8562 |
| September 9, 2026 | 517A000038 | IA, IA | I | — | — | KOCK FERTILIZER LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK MISSISSIPP |
1M1AN4GYXSM052661 80381 |
IA VF4317 IA DD1302 |
| August 31, 2026 | 171L000244 | IA, IA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK POLAR TANK TRAILER |
4VG7DERH7XN773173 1PMA14322E1042625 |
MN PAS3231 IA FB3227 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | T445000182 | WAVERLY NE | I | 1 | — | POET | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1M1AW07Y7JM089316 3H6KA4427R3131974 |
IA VC3530 IA FY1261 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | 476B000165 | IA, IA | III | 2 | — | BITUMINOUS MATERIALS & SUPPLY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR TANK TRAILER |
3AKJHPDV6NSMV7376 1PMA14329E1042623 |
IA FZ5927 IA FB3225 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | 1675001515 | CLARKS GROVE MN | III | 1 | — | C H WILSON TRANSPORT INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UNPUBLISHE |
1M1AW07Y7GM010381 1E9105156SE007097 |
IA VF3998 IA MY1839 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | 0105000301 | CLARKS GROVE MN | I | 1 | — | CHEVRON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UNPUBLISHE |
1M1AN4GYXLM010864 1E9105156SE007097 |
IA VE8486 IA MY1839 |
| 393.48A-BSRFSAD | Air Disc Brake - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 25, 2026 | 519C000102 | HUMBOLDT IA | III | 1 | — | TANSWOOD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1FUJBBCK75LU42120 1PMA1432261030198 |
IA FW9160 IA FA4731 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | T403000102 | WAVERLY NE | I | 14 | 4 | FLINT HILLS RESOURCES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1FUYSDYB7XLA00141 1PMA1432181033449 |
NE 415165 IA FJ6306 |
| 393.47B-BMBCAD-SA | OOSAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LTSM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| POET BIOFUELS | 22 | February 19, 2026 |
| POET | 12 | September 11, 2026 |
| FLINT HILLS RESOURCES | 6 | June 24, 2026 |
| POET BIOPROCESSING | 4 | June 5, 2026 |
| PHILLIPS 66 | 3 | May 19, 2026 |
| FHR PINE BEND LLC | 3 | September 15, 2025 |
| ENTERPRISE TERMINALS | 2 | March 2, 2026 |
| MARTIN - MONARCH OIL COMPANY | 2 | October 8, 2025 |
| FLINT HILLS | 2 | June 27, 2024 |
| KOCK FERTILIZER LLC | 1 | September 9, 2026 |
| BITUMINOUS MATERIALS & SUPPLY | 1 | August 19, 2026 |
| CHEVRON | 1 | July 7, 2026 |
20 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 12, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 7, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 22, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 5, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 31, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 26, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 25, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 9, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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