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C & A TRANSPORTATION

306 SE MAGAZINE RD · Ankeny, IA 50021

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(515) 964-0737 Tap to call
  • MC #525727
  • USDOT #1379850 USDOT Active
  • 40
    Power Units
  • 42
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

C & A TRANSPORTATION is a Ankeny, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 40 truck(s) in their fleet and 42 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-525727 and their USDOT number is 1379850.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/11/2026 · last updated Sep 3, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name C & A TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/11/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 7,419,386 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Maine — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 2 inspections (past 24 months) California — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Montana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nevada — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Jersey — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 23 states over the past 24 months: ME (26), IA (11), PA (6), IN (5), MD (5), IL (4), WI (4), OH (3), MO (3), MN (3), TN (2), NE (2), +11 more. Home base: Ankeny, Iowa.

Safety Record

26 Severe Violations Updated Oct 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.5 24 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.23 8 Vehicle Maintenance 5.82 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.27 3

Inspection Summary

  • 86
    Total
  • 44
    Clean
  • 42
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 56 unique codes

Critical 17

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time2× OOS×2 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. Time2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 10

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 24

  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.51C-BNVLAWDAir Brake - No visual low air warning device manufactured on or after 1975.1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
C & A TRANSPORTATION
306 SE MAGAZINE RD
ANKENY, IA 50021
Mailing Address
C & A TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS INC
PO BOX 17
ANKENY, IA 50021

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
C & A TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS INC
Ankeny, IA
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:0—5185682233948

Same legal or DBA name 1

These carriers use the same company name (legal or DBA).

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
C & A TRANSPORTATION & LOGISTICS INC
Ankeny, IA
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:0—5185682233948

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