HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/265725-perishable-distributors-of-iowa-ltd/ · Checked 2026-10-20 00:09 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD
Doing business as PDI
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC213495
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 average36.8% 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, (515) 965-6300, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC213495.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC213495 | Primary | EMC Property & Casualty Company Policy 5E91810 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Sep 27, 2018 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC213495 | — | COLONY MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. Policy SUR0033125 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Feb 10, 2016 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
21 of 57 · Iowa avg 22.1%
0 of 141 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | MN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 4, 2026 | IA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | IA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 7, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 31, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 29, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 22, 2026 | IA | 1 | 0 | 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
68 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 108 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 | 43 | 23 | 63.2% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | 22.1% | 23.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 0 | 14.7% | 12.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 14 | 14 |
| Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2 | 6 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 5 | 0 |
| Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345D | 2 | 1 |
| Driver failed to add file comment per safety officers request Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C1III | 2 | 0 |
| Driver failed to manually add shipping document number Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2III | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 2 | 0 |
| Failure to obey traffic control device Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922C | 2 | 0 |
| 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 |
| Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216 | 2 | 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
7 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Grinnell, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | No City County Crash, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2025 | No City County Crash, IA | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Des Moines, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Mineral Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Alleman, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2024 | St Joseph, MO | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 265725 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC213495 |
| Legal name | PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD |
| DBA name | PDI |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 175 |
| Drivers | 187 |
| Annual mileage | 13,428,301 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 10, 1987) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 24, 1985 · 40 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
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 PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD
Is PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD a broker or a carrier?
Both. PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD's operating authority allow?
MC213495: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD 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 PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 265725. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (515) 965-6300, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC213495, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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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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