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BACKROADS EXPRESS LLC

3565 120TH AVE · Hartley, IA 51346

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #829159
  • USDOT #2409583 USDOT Active
  • 8
    Power Units
  • 8
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BACKROADS EXPRESS LLC is a Hartley, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 8 truck(s) in their fleet and 8 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-829159 and their USDOT number is 2409583.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/11/2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/11/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 572,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Exempt for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Livestock

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: IA (2), MN (1), WI (1), OH (1). Home base: Hartley, Iowa.

Safety Record

Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.52 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.37 1 Vehicle Maintenance 28.6 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 5
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 3
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 15 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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 10

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

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

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
BACKROADS EXPRESS LLC
3565 120TH AVE
HARTLEY, IA 51346
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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