Freight Carrier · Cherokee, IA

POLAR BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC

311 S 8TH ST · Cherokee, IA 51012

Not Authorized
(718) 873-4960 Tap to call
  • MC #4634
  • USDOT #2948963 USDOT Active
  • 5
    Power Units
  • 5
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

POLAR BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Cherokee, IA freight carrier that is not authorized in the state of Iowa. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-4634 and their USDOT number is 2948963.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/13/2026 · last updated May 9, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status NOT AUTHORIZED
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/13/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 10,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

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

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated May 9, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 66.7% 23.4% Driver 33.3% 6.7% Hazmat 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 2 1 Vehicle Maintenance 13.5 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 4
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 2
    With violations

24-month window ending Apr 24, 2026

Violations Cited 8 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 ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit OOS×1 SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
POLAR BEAR TRANSPORTATION LLC
311 S 8TH ST
CHEROKEE, IA 51012
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map