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TUGBOAT TRANSPORTATION LLC

730 FIRST STREET · Bonaparte, IA 52620

Authorized: Property
(319) 592-3199 Tap to call
  • MC #304224
  • USDOT #645419 USDOT Active
  • 7
    Power Units
  • 6
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TUGBOAT TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Bonaparte, IA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Iowa. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 6 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-304224 and their USDOT number is 645419.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/23/2025 · last updated Jun 3, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/23/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 639,606 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — home base

Home base   Based in Bonaparte, Iowa. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated 7 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 6.44 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.89 3 Vehicle Maintenance 3.12 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 20
    Total
  • 10
    Clean
  • 10
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 10 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× 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× SW 7
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 1

  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
TUGBOAT TRANSPORTATION LLC
730 FIRST STREET
BONAPARTE, IA 52620
Mailing Address
TUGBOAT TRANSPORTATION LLC
PO BOX 336
BONAPARTE, IA 52620

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