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V & L BAUER LLC

507 S WISE ST · Paton, IA 50217-0224

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #437573
  • USDOT #521892 USDOT Active
  • 13
    Power Units
  • 11
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

V & L BAUER LLC is a Paton, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 13 truck(s) in their fleet and 11 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-437573 and their USDOT number is 521892.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/04/2025 · last updated Oct 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/04/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 846,885 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Machinery, Large Objects

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) California — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: IA (3), CA (3), CO (1), NE (1), NY (1), MO (1), ND (1), MS (1). Home base: Paton, Iowa.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.92 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.36 1 Vehicle Maintenance 4.7 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 12
    Total
  • 7
    Clean
  • 5
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 10 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 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
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 1

  • 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 minutes1× SW 7

Unsafe Driving 1

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

Vehicle Maintenance 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
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
V & L BAUER LLC
507 S WISE ST
PATON, IA 50217-0224
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Same phone number 1

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
L & A TRANSFER LLC
Paton, IA
USDOT Active Not Authorized667211302061179

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