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HANIFEN TOWING

5329 NW 2ND ST · Des Moines, IA 50313-1707

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  • MC #143337
  • USDOT #139706 USDOT Active
  • 36
    Power Units
  • 20
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

HANIFEN TOWING is a Des Moines, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 36 truck(s) in their fleet and 20 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-143337 and their USDOT number is 139706.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/04/2024 · last updated Aug 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name HANIFEN COMPANY INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/04/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,600,000 (2022)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway/Towaway

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: IA (21), NE (1), MO (1). Home base: Des Moines, Iowa.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Sep 4, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 6
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.48 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 2.63 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.36 2

Inspection Summary

  • 23
    Total
  • 12
    Clean
  • 11
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 12 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting1× SW 10
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 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 2

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× SW 6
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

  • 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
HANIFEN TOWING
5329 NW 2ND ST
DES MOINES, IA 50313-1707
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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