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Freight Carrier · Paton, IA

PICKETT SALVAGE LLC

Name: PICKETT SALVAGE LLC
Address: 70 C AVENUE, PATON, IA, 50217, US
Telephone: (515) 846-6444

70 C AVENUE · Paton, IA 50217

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1777449
USDOT #1815890 USDOT Active

14
Power Units
8
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

PICKETT SALVAGE LLC is a Paton, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 14 truck(s) in their fleet and 8 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1777449 and their USDOT number is 1815890.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/14/2025 · last updated Jul 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 11/14/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 250,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: IA (17), NE (1). Home base: Paton, Iowa.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 6.97 10 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 11.12 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.07 1

Inspection Summary

18
Total
7
Clean
11
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 5

383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
393.134(b)(3)Rear of container not properly secured1× OOS×1 SW 7
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3

Unsafe Driving 3

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× 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, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 5

393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

PICKETT SALVAGE LLC
70 C AVENUE
PATON, IA 50217

Mailing Address

PICKETT SALVAGE LLC
PO BOX 107
BOXHOLM, IA 50040

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