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Freight Carrier · Council Bluffs, IA

BEER TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: BEER TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 2101 42ND AVE, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 51501-8409, US
Telephone: (712) 328-7235

2101 42ND AVE · Council Bluffs, IA 51501-8409

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #409065
USDOT #956631 USDOT Active

36
Power Units
37
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

BEER TRANSPORTATION INC is a Council Bluffs, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 36 truck(s) in their fleet and 37 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-409065 and their USDOT number is 956631.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/17/2026 · last updated Jul 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 06/17/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 5,097,733 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

33 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
3
Injury
4
Tow
7
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.48 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.37 17 Vehicle Maintenance 5.39 29 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.01 1

Inspection Summary

114
Total
63
Clean
51
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 57 unique codes

Critical 15

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time5× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
383.51A-NSOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 11

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain4× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS4× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time3× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× SW 7
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD2× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 6

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
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 25

393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance11× SW 1
393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

BEER TRANSPORTATION INC
2101 42ND AVE
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501-8409

Mailing Address

BEER TRANSPORTATION INC
PO BOX 1967
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51502

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Company	Status	Power Units	Drivers	MC#	USDOT#
C4 LOGISTICS INC Council Blfs, IA	USDOT Active Not Authorized	0	—	949706	2837575
TNT LOGISTICS INC Council Bluffs, IA	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	—	—	390546	2226786

BEER TRANSPORTATION INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 57 unique codes

Critical 15

Hours of Service 11

Unsafe Driving 6

Vehicle Maintenance 25

Locations

Location on Map

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