Freight Carrier · Manson, IA

PTI

1950 TABOR AVENUE · Manson, IA 50563

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(712) 469-2303 Tap to call
  • MC #330805
  • USDOT #719279 USDOT Active
  • 73
    Power Units
  • 72
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PTI is a Manson, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 73 truck(s) in their fleet and 72 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-330805 and their USDOT number is 719279.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2026 · last updated Jul 1, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name PETERSON TRANSPORTATION INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,419,048 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 11 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Utah — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 28 states over the past 24 months: IA (22), MO (12), IL (11), SD (9), NE (9), KS (8), AR (7), WI (7), MS (4), AZ (4), IN (4), OH (4), +16 more. Home base: Manson, Iowa.

Safety Record

15 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 5
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 7
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.85 8 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.3 5 Vehicle Maintenance 4 30 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.08 1

Inspection Summary

  • 130
    Total
  • 88
    Clean
  • 42
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 54 unique codes

Critical 22

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×3 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.11A1-LPLMWRLighting - Projecting load - Any Lamp on projecting load missing when required to be on. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.47B-BMBCBD-SADrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110(c)Insufficient tiedowns for an article blocked with a headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp 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/combination OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway SW 1

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 22

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 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 wear SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) 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. SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking SW 4
  • 393.43E-BBSTBrake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer SW 4
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
PTI
1950 TABOR AVENUE
MANSON, IA 50563
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map

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