Freight Carrier · Cedar Rapids, IA
TURQUOISE TRUCKING
34 43RD AVE SW · Cedar Rapids, IA 52404-4909
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(319) 289-0707
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- MC #779580
- USDOT #2282379 USDOT Active
- 31Power Units
- 26Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
TURQUOISE TRUCKING is a Cedar Rapids, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 31 truck(s) in their fleet and 26 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-779580 and their USDOT number is 2282379.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/13/2025 · last updated Aug 20, 2026.Carrier Details
- Legal Name TURQUOISE LLC
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 11/13/2025
- MCS-150 Mileage 2,800,000 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Commodities Dry Bulk
- Beverages
- Paper Products
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 34 states over the past 24 months: IA (12), MO (10), IL (10), OH (8), TN (7), IN (7), NY (5), AR (5), SD (4), LA (4), MT (4), WI (3), +22 more. Home base: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 3Injury
- 3Tow
- 6Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
8.33
25
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.86
19
Vehicle Maintenance
8.15
38
Drugs / Alcohol
0.07
1
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.09
2
Inspection Summary
- 119Total
- 47Clean
- 72With violations
24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026
Violations Cited 89 unique codes
Critical 36
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting
- 392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL
- 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth
- 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension
- 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:
- 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status
- 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing
- 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time
- 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. Time
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.209D-STSMSteering - Modified or has a condition that interferes with the free movement of steering
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 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 vehicle
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken
- 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 12
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2DUTISDriver - U-turn on interstate
- 392.2LCImproper lane change
- 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
Hours of Service 12
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 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 Time
- 395.8(f)(1)Driver’s record of duty status not current
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD
- 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)
- 395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.
- 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number
- 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.
- 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver
Vehicle Maintenance 29
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system
- 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.
- 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:
- 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber
- 396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report
- 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
Locations
Physical Address
TURQUOISE TRUCKING34 43RD AVE SW
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404-4909
Mailing Address
TURQUOISE LLC34 43RD AVENUE SW
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404