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TELLO LOGISTICS LLC

1345 E HICKMAN RD UNIT 328 · Waukee, IA 50263

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  • MC #1463321
  • USDOT #3940554 USDOT Active
  • 8
    Power Units
  • 4
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TELLO LOGISTICS LLC is a Waukee, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 8 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1463321 and their USDOT number is 3940554.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/30/2025 · last updated Jun 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 12/30/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 236,869 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: IA (7), IL (2), SD (2), WI (1), KS (1). Home base: Waukee, Iowa.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.33 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.95 5 Vehicle Maintenance 4.19 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.95 2

Inspection Summary

  • 13
    Total
  • 4
    Clean
  • 9
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 20 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.15G02Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
  • 393.104F4RNo edge protection for tiedowns1× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.60EWSWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
TELLO LOGISTICS LLC
1345 E HICKMAN RD UNIT 328
WAUKEE, IA 50263
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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