Freight Carrier · Waterloo, IA
EMCO TRANSPORTATION LLC
371 NEVADA STREET · Waterloo, IA 50703
Authorized: Property
(319) 274-9909
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- MC #941809
- USDOT #2823264 USDOT Active
- 39Power Units
- 33Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
EMCO TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Waterloo, IA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Iowa. This company has 39 truck(s) in their fleet and 33 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-941809 and their USDOT number is 2823264.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/25/2026 · last updated May 11, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
- MCS-150 Filed 02/25/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 4,874,502 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 37 states over the past 24 months: IA (16), TN (11), MO (9), IL (8), SC (5), NY (5), OH (4), LA (4), NM (4), AR (4), KY (4), MN (4), +25 more. Home base: Waterloo, Iowa.
Safety Record
Out of Service Rates (24 mo)
TypeThis carrierNational avg
Vehicle
38.6%
23.4%
Driver
5.1%
6.7%
Hazmat
100%
4.4%
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 3Injury
- 3Tow
- 6Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
1.47
11
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.43
13
Vehicle Maintenance
6.92
35
Drugs / Alcohol
0.1
1
Hazmat
Not Public
—
Driver Fitness
0.58
5
Inspection Summary
- 119Total
- 65Clean
- 54With violations
24-month window ending May 15, 2026
Violations Cited 69 unique codes
Critical 25
- 177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation
- 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV
- 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.
- 393.75A1-TFSMFTires - Front, sidewall is cut/worn/damaged exposing ply cord
- 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps
- 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a hazard class are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages
- 177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material
- 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.75I1Operating a CMV while weight carried exceeds tire rating due to under-inflation
- 177.817A-HMSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition.
- 396.3A1DLDSYELDriveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure), broken or missing
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Hours of Service 7
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV
- 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number
- 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD
Vehicle Maintenance 28
- 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged.
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)
- 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes
- 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking
- 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness
- 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad
- 396.3A1-BACM-L6Air Brake - Air compressor mounting brackets have missing or loose mounting bolts.
- 393.11LRNo Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
Unsafe Driving 7
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2LCImproper lane change
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway
Hazardous Materials 1
- 172.600C2-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information/telephone number immediately available for government agent
Driver Fitness 1
- 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required
Locations
Physical Address
EMCO TRANSPORTATION LLC371 NEVADA STREET
WATERLOO, IA 50703
Mailing Address
EMCO TRANSPORTATION LLC874 LYNKAYLEE DRIVE
WATERLOO, IA 50701