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HANIFEN TOWING

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

Authorized: Property
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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 property 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 May 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name HANIFEN CO INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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 — 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

5 Severe Violations Updated May 31, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.53 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 3.44 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.38 2

Inspection Summary

  • 22
    Total
  • 11
    Clean
  • 11
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 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(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× 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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