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Freight Carrier/shipper · Reinbeck, IA

PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC

Name: PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC
Address: 104 BLACKHAWK ST, REINBECK, IA, 50669-1012, US
Telephone: (319) 345-2713

104 BLACKHAWK ST · Reinbeck, IA 50669-1012

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #175570
USDOT #260974 USDOT Active

268
Power Units
344
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC is a Reinbeck, IA freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 268 truck(s) in their fleet and 344 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-175570 and their USDOT number is 260974.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/09/2025 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/09/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 1,199,218 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Machinery, Large Objects
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: IA (74), US (14), NE (7), MO (1), NM (1). Home base: Reinbeck, Iowa.

Safety Record

28 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
7
Injury
6
Tow
13
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.17 38 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 1 Vehicle Maintenance 8.25 31 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

97
Total
34
Clean
63
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 53 unique codes

Critical 19

392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.130(b)Item not properly prepared for transport1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal7× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo2× OOS×2 SW 3
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.130No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement3× OOS×3 SW 1
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment2× OOS×2 SW 1
393.128No/improper securement of vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 1
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

Unsafe Driving 6

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV15× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× SW 5
392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane2× SW 5
392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit15× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 27

393.9TInoperable tail lamp5× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.4× SW 6
393.25(f)Stop lamp violations3× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.25(e)Lamp not steady burning1× SW 6
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip 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
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19974× SW 3
393.13(d)(2)Improper Lower Rear Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
393.13(a)Retroreflective tape not affixed as required for Trailers manufactured prior to December 19931× SW 3
393.13(c)(1)No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp5× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper5× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher4× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC
104 BLACKHAWK ST
REINBECK, IA 50669-1012

Mailing Address

PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC
104 BLACKHAWK STREET
REINBECK, IA 50669

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 53 unique codes

Critical 19

Unsafe Driving 6

Vehicle Maintenance 27

Hours of Service 1

Locations

Location on Map

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