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BTI SPECIAL COMMODITIES INC

1575 NE 66TH AVE · Des Moines, IA 50313

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #204164
  • USDOT #159837 USDOT Active
  • 13
    Power Units
  • 13
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BTI SPECIAL COMMODITIES INC is a Des Moines, IA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Iowa. This company has 13 truck(s) in their fleet and 13 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-204164 and their USDOT number is 159837.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/22/2026 · last updated May 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/22/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,226,613 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Paper Products
  • Utilities
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — home base

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

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated May 31, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.92 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 4.9 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 32
    Total
  • 23
    Clean
  • 9
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 17 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 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
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× OOS×1 SW 3

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 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
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 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
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMADAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad.1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
BTI SPECIAL COMMODITIES INC
1575 NE 66TH AVE
DES MOINES, IA 50313
Mailing Address
BTI SPECIAL COMMODITIES INC
PO BOX 4805
DES MOINES, IA 50305

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