HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/260974-peterson-contractors-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 15:02 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
PETERSON CONTRACTORS 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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average39.0% vs Iowa average 22.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (319) 345-2713, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC175570.
- 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) | MC175570 | Primary | Greenwich Insurance Company Policy CAS7459903 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Jul 1, 2022 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
16 of 41 · Iowa avg 22.1%
0 of 71 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | IA | 3 | 4 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | IA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 28, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 16, 2026 | IA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 6, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 9, 2026 | IA | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 26, 2026 | IA | 3 | 2 | No |
| May 13, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 5, 2026 | IA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
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
110 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 23 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 170 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 80 | 23 | 72.7% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 30 | 0 | 27.3% | 23.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 15 | 0 |
| Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216 | 8 | 0 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 6 | 1 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 5 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 4 | 4 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 4 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 4 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 4 | 0 |
| Inoperable tail lamp Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939T | 4 | 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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | North Liberty, IA | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Tama Co., IA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Linn Co., IA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | No City County Crash, IA | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | No City County Crash, IA | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 19, 2025 | No City County Crash, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Des Moines, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Des Moines, IA | 0 | 0 |
| May 29, 2025 | No City County Crash, IA | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Ames, IA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 260974 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC175570 |
| Legal name | PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 432 |
| Drivers | 344 |
| Annual mileage | 1,199,218 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 29, 1986) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 19, 1985 · 41 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesConstructionOtherRock, Sand, Dirt, Cr
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 PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC
What does PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC's operating authority allow?
MC175570: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 260974. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (319) 345-2713, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC175570, 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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