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MIDWEST DRIVING LLC

17830 550TH AVE · Ames, IA 50010

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  • MC #1703149
  • USDOT #4354618 USDOT Active
  • 2
    Power Units
  • 2
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MIDWEST DRIVING LLC is a Ames, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 2 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1703149 and their USDOT number is 4354618.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/06/2026 · last updated Jun 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/06/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 4,150 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Livestock

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Colorado — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: IA (3), TN (1), NE (1), CO (1). Home base: Ames, Iowa.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 7 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 26 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 4 4 Vehicle Maintenance 13.62 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.2 1

Inspection Summary

  • 6
    Total
  • 0
    Clean
  • 6
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 20 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 9

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.71(a)Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector2× SW 5
  • 392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
MIDWEST DRIVING LLC
17830 550TH AVE
AMES, IA 50010
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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