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Freight Carrier · Sheldon, IA

VAN WYK INC

1901 S 2ND AVE · Sheldon, IA 51201

AUTHORIZED FOR:

MC #146814
USDOT #69971 USDOT Active

209
Power Units
221
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

VAN WYK INC is a Sheldon, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 209 truck(s) in their fleet and 221 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-146814 and their USDOT number is 69971.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/27/2026 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/27/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 25,506,654 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Refrigerated Food

Safety Record

37 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
6
Injury
10
Tow
17
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.64 67 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.08 10 Vehicle Maintenance 2.55 31 Drugs / Alcohol 0.01 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.13 5

Inspection Summary

348
Total
245
Clean
103
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 69 unique codes

Critical 22

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV3× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
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
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43A-TSVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing trailer supply valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× OOS×1 SW 4
392.5(a)(3)Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75G-TFWETLTires - Front, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3

Unsafe Driving 16

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× 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, other9× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way2× SW 5
392.2YFailure to yield right of way2× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
392.2DUTISDriver - U-turn on interstate1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit15× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation9× SW 3
392.2DHHeadlamps - Failing to dim when required1× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway3× SW 1
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving1× SW 1

Hours of Service 8

395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.3× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 23

393.9TInoperable tail lamp3× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
396.3(a)(1)Sliding subframe rail defective1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× 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 wear2× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 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
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

VAN WYK INC
1901 S 2ND AVE
SHELDON, IA 51201

Mailing Address

VAN WYK INC
PO BOX 389
SHELDON, IA 51201

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VAN WYK INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 69 unique codes

Critical 22

Unsafe Driving 16

Hours of Service 8

Vehicle Maintenance 23

Locations

Location on Map

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