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Freight Carrier · Burlington, IA

STRAITLINE TRANSPORTATION LLC

Name: STRAITLINE TRANSPORTATION LLC
Address: 17301 IRISH RIDGE ROAD, BURLINGTON, IA, 52601, US
Telephone: (309) 801-3300

17301 IRISH RIDGE ROAD · Burlington, IA 52601

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #420764
USDOT #988981 USDOT Active

58
Power Units
58
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

STRAITLINE TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Burlington, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 58 truck(s) in their fleet and 58 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-420764 and their USDOT number is 988981.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/15/2026 · last updated Jul 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/15/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 5,000,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Driveaway/Towaway
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Oilfield Equipment
Commodities Dry Bulk
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Safety Record

19 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
5
Injury
7
Tow
12
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.55 25 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.39 9 Vehicle Maintenance 3.84 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0.05 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.11 1

Inspection Summary

122
Total
78
Clean
44
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 48 unique codes

Critical 12

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.130B-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
392.5A2-IPIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 5
383.51A-NSINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 9

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation7× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 9

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× 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
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.20BThe ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle.1× SW 5
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
395.24C1III-ELDDOFHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to provide output file comment, when directed by an authorized safety officer1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 18

393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

STRAITLINE TRANSPORTATION LLC
17301 IRISH RIDGE ROAD
BURLINGTON, IA 52601

Mailing Address

STRAITLINE TRANSPORTATION LLC
PO BOX 489
BURLINGTON, IA 52601

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 48 unique codes

Critical 12

Unsafe Driving 9

Hours of Service 9

Vehicle Maintenance 18

Locations

Location on Map

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