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Freight Carrier · Spirit Lake, IA

TUG N BOATS LLC

Name: TUG N BOATS LLC
Address: 20540 DOLPHIN RD, SPIRIT LAKE, IA, 51360, US
Telephone: (712) 330-7088

20540 DOLPHIN RD · Spirit Lake, IA 51360

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1653678
USDOT #4261819 USDOT Active

4
Power Units
3
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

TUG N BOATS LLC is a Spirit Lake, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1653678 and their USDOT number is 4261819.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/15/2026 · last updated Aug 12, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/15/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 173,638 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Motor Vehicles

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: IA (1), MI (1), AZ (1), CO (1). Home base: Spirit Lake, Iowa.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 5.87 2 Vehicle Maintenance 12.85 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

4
Total
1
Clean
3
With violations

24-month window ending Aug 28, 2026

Violations Cited 12 unique codes

Critical 3

393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4

Hours of Service 4

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 5

396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
396.1-KNOWLEDGEFailing to have knowledge of and comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) of this part.1× SW 4
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

TUG N BOATS LLC
20540 DOLPHIN RD
SPIRIT LAKE, IA 51360

Mailing Address

TUG N BOATS LLC
20540 DOLPHIN RD
SPIRIT LAKE, IA 51360-7411

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