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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 Oct 21, 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 — 20 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 (20), NE (1), MO (1). Home base: Des Moines, Iowa.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 3
    Injury
  • 4
    Tow
  • 7
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.27 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 4.76 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.35 2

Inspection Summary

  • 22
    Total
  • 11
    Clean
  • 11
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 16 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× 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
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 9

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 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

Unsafe Driving 1

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

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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