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VAN WYK INC

1901 S 2ND AVE · Sheldon, IA 51201

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  • 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 Oct 21, 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

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 45 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 27 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 20 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 15 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 13 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 9 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 9 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Rhode Island — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oregon — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 34 states over the past 24 months: IA (45), IL (27), SD (25), MD (24), KY (20), OH (17), KS (16), IN (15), NE (15), WI (15), NC (13), MN (9), +22 more. Home base: Sheldon, Iowa.

Safety Record

37 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 5
    Injury
  • 10
    Tow
  • 16
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.63 72 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.06 10 Vehicle Maintenance 2.24 27 Drugs / Alcohol 0.01 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 3

Inspection Summary

  • 335
    Total
  • 232
    Clean
  • 103
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 62 unique codes

Critical 19

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone4× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV3× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× 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-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× 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
  • 393.9A-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
  • 393.43A-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
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× 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 15

  • 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
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other11× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit18× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation10× 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 flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 9

  • 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
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 19

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× 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
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× 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
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 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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