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VANDER KOOI INC

21802 C43 · Merrill, IA 51038

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  • MC #629114
  • USDOT #173212 USDOT Active
  • 25
    Power Units
  • 25
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

VANDER KOOI INC is a Merrill, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 25 truck(s) in their fleet and 25 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-629114 and their USDOT number is 173212.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/09/2025 · last updated Aug 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/09/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,163,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

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

Cargo Authorized

  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 10 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: IA (10), SD (4), NE (2), MN (2), MT (1), SC (1), ND (1). Home base: Merrill, Iowa.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Sep 4, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.05 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.36 1 Vehicle Maintenance 10.52 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 21
    Total
  • 13
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 21 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 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

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× SW 5

Unsafe Driving 1

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

Vehicle Maintenance 15

  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× 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
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 393.11TTTruck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 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
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
VANDER KOOI INC
21802 C43
MERRILL, IA 51038
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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