HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1024851-dittmer-recycling-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:40 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
DITTMER RECYCLING INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs Iowa average 22.1%.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (563) 583-3381, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC435908.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC435908 | Primary | GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. Policy 0000948002 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2019 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 of 12 · Iowa avg 22.1%
2 of 20 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 4, 2026 | IA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Mar 10, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 9, 2026 | IA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Feb 19, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 16, 2026 | IA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Nov 18, 2025 | IA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Oct 7, 2025 | IA | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 6, 2025 | IA | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Sep 25, 2025 | IA | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Iowa average covers 31,580 vehicle and 64,945 driver inspections of all Iowa-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
38 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 53 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 8 | 63.2% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | 28.9% | 23.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 7.9% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216 | 5 | 0 |
| Rear of container not properly secured Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393134B3 | 3 | 3 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 2 | 0 |
| Driver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5DNL | 1 | 1 |
| Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141A | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39341BNPB | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343DB | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Iowa column is the mix across all Iowa-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | Asbury, IA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1024851 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC435908 |
| Legal name | DITTMER RECYCLING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 28 |
| Drivers | 28 |
| Annual mileage | 527,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | May 1, 2002 · 24 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 13, 2024 |
Cargo carried
Garbage/RefuseOtherRecycling
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about DITTMER RECYCLING INC
What does DITTMER RECYCLING INC's operating authority allow?
MC435908: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about DITTMER RECYCLING INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe. The MCS-150 was last updated May 13, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking DITTMER RECYCLING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1024851. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (563) 583-3381, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC435908, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (563) 583-3381
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D & R LEASING LLC Carrier |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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