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PDI

2741 SE PDI PL · Ankeny, IA 50021

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  • MC #213495
  • USDOT #265725 USDOT Active
  • 175
    Power Units
  • 187
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PDI is a Ankeny, IA freight carrier/shipper/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 175 truck(s) in their fleet and 187 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-213495 and their USDOT number is 265725.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2026 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 13,428,301 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 65 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 10 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 14 states over the past 24 months: IA (65), MN (14), IL (13), MO (11), NE (10), SD (8), WI (7), KS (4), MS (3), AR (2), LA (2), FL (1), +2 more. Home base: Ankeny, Iowa.

Safety Record

21 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 6
    Tow
  • 7
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.83 14 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.09 7 Vehicle Maintenance 5.28 34 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 142
    Total
  • 90
    Clean
  • 52
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS14× OOS×14 SW 8
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking6× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75I1Operating a CMV while weight carried exceeds tire rating due to under-inflation1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side.1× OOS×1 SW 3

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× 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, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 11

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× 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
  • 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
  • 395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
PDI
2741 SE PDI PL
ANKENY, IA 50021
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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