HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1815890-pickett-salvage-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 21:30 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
PICKETT SALVAGE LLC
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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 average57.1% vs Iowa average 22.1%.
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, (515) 846-6444, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1777449.
- 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) | MC1777449 | Primary | CUMIS INSURANCE SOCIETY INC Policy 325928 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 10, 2025 | 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
4 of 7 · Iowa avg 22.1%
2 of 16 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | IA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 30, 2026 | IA | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| May 11, 2026 | IA | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Apr 7, 2026 | IA | 3 | 6 | No |
| Apr 6, 2026 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 27, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 20, 2026 | IA | 3 | 6 | No |
| Mar 24, 2025 | NE | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Feb 26, 2025 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 31, 2024 | IA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
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
21 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 37 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 | 11 | 3 | 52.4% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | 38.1% | 23.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 9.5% | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 2 | 0 |
| Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375C | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39111B4CLHA | 1 | 1 |
| Rear of container not properly secured Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393134B3 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel - Dripping leak. Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1F | 1 | 1 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1815890 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1777449 |
| Legal name | PICKETT SALVAGE LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 14 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 250,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 29, 2008 · 18 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 14, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionOtherScrap Metal
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 PICKETT SALVAGE LLC
What does PICKETT SALVAGE LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1777449: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about PICKETT SALVAGE LLC 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.
What should I verify before booking PICKETT SALVAGE LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1815890. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (515) 846-6444, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1777449, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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