Freight Carrier · Ankeny, IA

MIDWEST VIKING INC

1101 SE LORENZ DR · Ankeny, IA 50021-3919

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #146717
  • USDOT #172185 USDOT Active
  • 28
    Power Units
  • 23
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MIDWEST VIKING INC is a Ankeny, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 28 truck(s) in their fleet and 23 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-146717 and their USDOT number is 172185.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/02/2026 · last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/02/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,981,330 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 12 states over the past 24 months: IL (14), IA (11), IN (10), MO (3), KY (3), MN (3), TX (1), LA (1), MI (1), PA (1), OH (1), TN (1). Home base: Ankeny, Iowa.

Safety Record

18 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.65 14 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.42 10 Vehicle Maintenance 4.06 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.35 2

Inspection Summary

  • 50
    Total
  • 22
    Clean
  • 28
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 31 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 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× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106C2-CCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.41(a)(1)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 6

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× 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 violation3× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 9

  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes2× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× 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
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.3× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number3× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD2× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 6

  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
MIDWEST VIKING INC
1101 SE LORENZ DR
ANKENY, IA 50021-3919
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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