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MIKES LINES INC
Muscatine, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 98284 · MC 159893
Satisfactory
Active 39 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-159893 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
12.5% OOS · 29 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 39 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 29 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC159893
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZM5103
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
98284
MC Number
MC-159893
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
July 28, 1987
Annual Mileage
1,406,895 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2420 Stewart Road Suite 109, Muscatine, IA 52761
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jeffrey Riggan
Officer 2
David Riggan
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesRefrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
29
Driver Inspections
21
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving19
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
12.5% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd 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
6 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
8 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | WI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| December 13, 2024 | WI | — | — | 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
WI10
IA8
IL3
MN2
MI1
Fleet & Equipment (31)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 20 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~18
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
12
Tank
9
Dry Van
6
Semi-trailer
2
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9PSUF7430 | 4 | 2 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR9NLNA6294 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8SSVR9992 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMKR4320P1117810 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS5432X91035212 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Ste | Tank · 42 ft | 1S9T4422570017031 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25399U651410 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9RSVJ5592 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXMSMN4066 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB008HDHY7900 | 2 | — |
Show all 31 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Mfg. | Semi-trailer | 108CU721XFM0S2806 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR7NLNA6293 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXFC8NHNF2120 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMS14428H1048503 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS5432191035213 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS5432241026982 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Ste | Tank · 42 ft | 1S9T4422070017003 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25307M143503 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25316M739718 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533AU839103 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25389U651317 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Walker Stainless Equipment Co | Tank · 42 ft | 1W9S42210RN001442 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2KSKR1510 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2PSUF7429 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4MSMN4063 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4SSVR9990 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8MSMN4065 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6LR761011 | 1 | — |
| Walker Sta | Semi-trailer | 5WSAA4321EN045894 | 1 | — |
| Walker | — | 5WSAA4321JN049485 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB230SN571943 | 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 (29)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2026 | 0287001674 | ROCHESTER MN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR TANK TRAILER |
3AKJHHDR8SSVR9992 1PMKR4320P1117810 |
IA FY4897 WI 822998 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | 367G000106 | IA, IA | III | 1 | — | MIKES LINES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR TANK TRAILER |
3AKJHHDR9RSVJ5592 1PMS5432241026982 |
IA FX8242 IA DD4113 |
| 392.2-SLLT | State/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting | Texting | ||||||||
| March 6, 2026 | 000P10B10N | HWY 100 E/BANNER DR (MARION), IA | III | 1 | — | DAR PRO INGREDIENTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH TANKS |
3AKJHHDR2PSUF7429 5WSABB230SN571943 |
IA SH0632 IA FY8043 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| January 14, 2026 | 5005490407 | SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD, IL | II | — | — | ALLIANCE INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR4SSVR9990 1UYVS2533AU839103 |
IA FY1290 IA FP2523 |
| January 1, 2026 | 000P12XJ42 | HWY 20, IA | II | 8 | — | GREAT LAKES CHEESE CO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJHHDR9NLNA6294 1UYVS25399U651410 |
IA FR1089 IA FS2281 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.55D2 | CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-PROPN | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| November 14, 2025 | 5007540001 | SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD, IL | III | 1 | — | PORK KING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1FVACXFC8NHNF2120 1PMS14428H1048503 |
IA FT2003 WI 728795 |
| 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | General Securement | ||||||||
| August 18, 2025 | 000P10GGHN | 28 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCA, IA | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1FUJHHDR7NLNA6293 1PMS5432191035213 |
IA FR1090 IA FJ5536 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 15, 2025 | 000P16DLKG | NB I380, RAYMOND, IA | III | 1 | — | ALLIANCE INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR8SSVR9992 1UYVS25399U651410 |
IA FY4897 IA FJ1374 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| April 23, 2025 | 2551001715 | COBB WI | III | 1 | — | ALLIANCE INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR4MSMN4063 1UYVS25307M143503 |
IA FJ3966 IA FA1911 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 21, 2025 | 000P15VB15 | HWY 30 WB, IA | III | 3 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR TANK TRAILER |
3AKJHHDR9PSUF7430 1PMS5432X91035212 |
IA FT3002 IA FJ5535 |
| 392.2-INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALLIANCE INDUSTRIES | 3 | January 14, 2026 |
| PORK KING | 2 | November 14, 2025 |
| DAR PRO INGREDIENTS | 1 | March 6, 2026 |
| GREAT LAKES CHEESE CO INC | 1 | January 1, 2026 |
| PARK KING | 1 | March 24, 2025 |
| ARGILL INCORPORATED | 1 | October 11, 2024 |
| APC DUBUQUE | 1 | May 29, 2024 |
| CMC CONTROL MAQUOKETA | 1 | October 25, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 26, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 18, 1995 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 28, 1987 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| July 19, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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