HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2823264-emco-transportation-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 13:22 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
EMCO TRANSPORTATION LLC
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 average38.8% 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, (319) 274-9909, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC941809.
- 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) | MC941809 | Primary | MS Transverse Insurance Company Policy TINCA8016097 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Feb 1, 2026 | 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
19 of 49 · Iowa avg 22.1%
7 of 107 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | KS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | IA | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 14, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | SD | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 8, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 7, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 6, 2026 | MN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 31, 2026 | IA | 3 | 0 | 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
108 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 34 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 150 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 | 69 | 22 | 63.9% | 60.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 13 | 1 | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | 12.0% | 23.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 7 | 6 | 6.5% | 3.2% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 5 | 4 | 4.6% | 0.4% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
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 | 8 | 8 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 5 | 0 |
| 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 4 | 4 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 4 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 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 | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 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
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2025 | Waterloo, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 27, 2025 | Maumee, OH | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Evansville, IN | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2823264 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC941809 |
| Legal name | EMCO TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 39 |
| Drivers | 33 |
| Annual mileage | 4,874,502 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 13, 2016) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 4, 2015 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 26, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
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 EMCO TRANSPORTATION LLC
What does EMCO TRANSPORTATION LLC's operating authority allow?
MC941809: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about EMCO TRANSPORTATION LLC 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 EMCO TRANSPORTATION LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2823264. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (319) 274-9909, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC941809, 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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