Freight Carrier/shipper · Reinbeck, IA

PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC

104 BLACKHAWK ST BOX A · 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 10/12/2026 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/12/2026
  • 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

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: IA (64), US (14), NE (8), MO (1), NM (1). Home base: Reinbeck, Iowa.

Safety Record

21 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 6
    Injury
  • 8
    Tow
  • 14
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.9 29 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 9.56 30 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 88
    Total
  • 35
    Clean
  • 53
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 49 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(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× 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 signal6× 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
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.130No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement2× 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 5

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV8× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit15× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 25

  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.4× SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations2× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× 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
  • 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
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× 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
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
  • 393.13(c)(1)No Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.13(d)(2)Improper Lower Rear Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× 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
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper5× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher4× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
  • 393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC
104 BLACKHAWK ST BOX A
REINBECK, IA 50669-1012
Mailing Address
PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC
104 BLACKHAWK STREET BOX A
REINBECK, IA 50669

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