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VAN METER INC

850 32ND AVE SW · Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

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  • MC #1049241
  • USDOT #679136 USDOT Active
  • 148
    Power Units
  • 187
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

VAN METER INC is a Cedar Rapids, IA freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 148 truck(s) in their fleet and 187 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1049241 and their USDOT number is 679136.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/07/2025 · last updated Jul 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/07/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,300,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Building Materials
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Utilities

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Minnesota — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 4 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: MN (14), MO (10), IA (9), KS (8), NE (6), IL (5), WI (4), SD (4), MS (3), OK (2), CO (2), TX (1), +1 more. Home base: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Jul 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.16 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.23 3 Vehicle Maintenance 2.68 16 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 1

Inspection Summary

  • 69
    Total
  • 46
    Clean
  • 23
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 25 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.1× 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, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 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
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 13

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41(a)(1)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
VAN METER INC
850 32ND AVE SW
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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