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Freight Carrier/cargo Tank · Charles City, IA

NEXUS

Name: NEXUS
Address: 1001 BLUNT PARKWAY, CHARLES CITY, IA, 50616, US
Telephone: (641) 715-1203

1001 BLUNT PARKWAY · Charles City, IA 50616

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #726863
USDOT #299549 USDOT Active

157
Power Units
150
Drivers
Carrier/cargo Tank
Entity Type

About this carrier

NEXUS is a Charles City, IA freight carrier/cargo tank that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 157 truck(s) in their fleet and 150 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-726863 and their USDOT number is 299549.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/04/2024 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name NEXUS COOPERATIVE
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 09/04/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 909,166 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Liquids/Gases
Grain, Feed, Hay
Chemicals

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: IA (16), MN (6). Home base: Charles City, Iowa.

Safety Record

12 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.02 13 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 13.38 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.05 1

Inspection Summary

22
Total
5
Clean
17
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 24 unique codes

Critical 10

177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
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
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV6× SW 7
392.16BOperating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained1× SW 7
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 9

393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× 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
393.11TLTruck-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 extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

NEXUS
1001 BLUNT PARKWAY
CHARLES CITY, IA 50616

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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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 24 unique codes

Critical 10

Unsafe Driving 5

Vehicle Maintenance 9

Locations

Location on Map

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