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DITTMER RECYCLING INC

1755 RADFORD RD · Dubuque, IA 52002-2532

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(563) 583-3381 Tap to call
  • MC #435908
  • USDOT #1024851 USDOT Active
  • 28
    Power Units
  • 28
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DITTMER RECYCLING INC is a Dubuque, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 28 truck(s) in their fleet and 28 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-435908 and their USDOT number is 1024851.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/13/2024 · last updated Aug 31, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/13/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 527,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Garbage/Refuse

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 5 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: IA (15), WI (5). Home base: Dubuque, Iowa.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated Oct 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 8.82 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.84 3

Inspection Summary

  • 20
    Total
  • 3
    Clean
  • 17
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 29 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 391.11B5-DNLDriver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 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
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.134(b)(3)Rear of container not properly secured3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 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

Unsafe Driving 6

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV5× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 13

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

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
DITTMER RECYCLING INC
1755 RADFORD RD
DUBUQUE, IA 52002-2532
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Same physical address 1

These carriers are registered at the same street + ZIP.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
D & R LEASING LLC
Dubuque, IA
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:2311947733553128

Same phone number 1

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
D & R LEASING LLC
Dubuque, IA
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:2311947733553128

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