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VAN METER INC

850 32ND AVE SW · Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #1049241
  • USDOT #679136 USDOT Active
  • 148
    Power Units
  • 187
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

VAN METER INC is a Cedar Rapids, IA freight carrier that is authorized for property 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 Jun 10, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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 Iowa — home base

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

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Jun 10, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.1 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.12 1 Vehicle Maintenance 2.89 15 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 1

Inspection Summary

  • 65
    Total
  • 45
    Clean
  • 20
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 23 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 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
  • 393.70B1IDefective 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

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7

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, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 14

  • 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
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× 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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