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ABSOLUTE GROUP 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 average33.3% 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) 497-6120, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC907445.
- 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) | MC907445 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP 4425283 · 91X | $1,000,000 | May 3, 2022 | 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 9 · Iowa avg 22.1%
2 of 24 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 22, 2026 | IA | 3 | 4 | No |
| Jun 6, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 15, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 11, 2026 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 12, 2026 | IA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Nov 7, 2025 | IA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Oct 29, 2025 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 17, 2025 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 8, 2025 | IA | 2 | 3 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 31,594 vehicle and 64,957 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 36 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | 52.4% | 23.4% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 | 38.1% | 60.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 9.5% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216 | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 2 | 0 |
| No or defective automatic trailer brake Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39343D | 1 | 1 |
| No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| Driver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922DMOVE | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2024 | Des Moines, IA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2588161 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC907445 |
| Legal name | ABSOLUTE GROUP INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 33 |
| Drivers | 105 |
| Annual mileage | 422,500 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 11, 2015 · 11 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 29, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherRock,Sand,Dirt,Header Tanks, Spray Cans, 5 Gal Gas
Questions about ABSOLUTE GROUP INC
What does ABSOLUTE GROUP INC's operating authority allow?
MC907445: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about ABSOLUTE GROUP 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.
What should I verify before booking ABSOLUTE GROUP INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2588161. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (515) 497-6120, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC907445, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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