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C H WILSON TRANSPORT INC

2333 OLD HIGHWAY ROAD · Charles City, IA 50616

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #205616
  • USDOT #98221 USDOT Active
  • 44
    Power Units
  • 40
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

C H WILSON TRANSPORT INC is a Charles City, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 44 truck(s) in their fleet and 40 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-205616 and their USDOT number is 98221.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/19/2026 · last updated Aug 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/19/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 4,200,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 39 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: IA (39), NE (26), MN (9), WI (5), MO (2), MD (2), IL (2). Home base: Charles City, Iowa.

Safety Record

20 Severe Violations Updated Sep 4, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.45 15 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.17 3 Vehicle Maintenance 5.17 35 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 85
    Total
  • 36
    Clean
  • 49
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 76 unique codes

Critical 18

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 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)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:3× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47B-BMBCAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.70B1II-FWUCGUpper coupler assembly crack or gap caused by corrosion more than 1/8 inch (3.2 mm) or more in width1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70(b)(2)Kingpin not properly engaged1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 177.817(a)No or improper shipping papers (carrier)1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16B-CPASSCo-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed 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
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4

Hazardous Materials 6

  • 180.415(b)Cargo tank test or inspection markings1× SW 7
  • 172.328(d)Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with "Emergency Shutoff"1× SW 5
  • 177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility1× SW 3
  • 172.602(a)Emergency Response information not complete1× SW 3
  • 172.202(b)Basic description not in proper sequence1× SW 3
  • 177.801Accepting or Transporting Hazardous Materials not prepared in accordance with regulations1× SW 2

Vehicle Maintenance 42

  • 393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing1× SW 7
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) missing1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions2× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BSRFSADAir Disc Brake - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc)1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
  • 393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher5× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2

Hours of Service 3

Locations

Physical Address
C H WILSON TRANSPORT INC
2333 OLD HIGHWAY ROAD
CHARLES CITY, IA 50616
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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