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POTTHOFF FOODS COMPANY INC

205 E 18TH ST · Des Moines, IA 50316

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(515) 244-5271 Tap to call
  • MC #285324
  • USDOT #358504 USDOT Active
  • 11
    Power Units
  • 11
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

POTTHOFF FOODS COMPANY INC is a Des Moines, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 11 truck(s) in their fleet and 11 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-285324 and their USDOT number is 358504.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/20/2026 · last updated Oct 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/20/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 554,653 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: IA (3), KY (2), AR (1), MO (1), AL (1). Home base: Des Moines, Iowa.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.23 3 Vehicle Maintenance 7.71 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 8
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 7
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 9 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 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
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 3

  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
POTTHOFF FOODS COMPANY INC
205 E 18TH ST
DES MOINES, IA 50316
Mailing Address
POTTHOFF FOODS COMPANY INC
PO BOX 1502
DES MOINES, IA 50306

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
POTTHOFF BROKERAGE
Legally CARLSON FOODS LLC
Des Moines, IA
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:0—16404744237562

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