HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/301976-mid-iowa-equipment-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:16 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MID IOWA EQUIPMENT INC
Carrier & Broker
Contract carrier under MC495169 · Broker under MC1049603
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
MC1049603: Broker active
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, (641) 792-9422, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC495169 or MC1049603.
- 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) | MC495169 | Primary | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY Policy WN337220 · 91X | $750,000 | Oct 19, 2022 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC1049603 | — | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP Policy 7901069865 · 84 | — | Jul 31, 2021 | 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
1 of 2 · Iowa avg 22.1%
1 of 7 · Iowa avg 3.1%
7 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | AR | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Feb 27, 2026 | IA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Nov 17, 2025 | IA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Nov 15, 2025 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 14, 2025 | IA | 3 | 2 | No |
| May 1, 2025 | AR | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 15, 2025 | IA | 2 | 2 | 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
3 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 10 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 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 60.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | 12.5% |
3 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 1 | 1 |
| Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311TL | 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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Dallas, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 301976 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC495169, MC1049603 |
| Legal name | MID IOWA EQUIPMENT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 3 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 260,000 (2018) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 13, 2008) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 18, 1987 · 39 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 26, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherSand Rock Gravel
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 MID IOWA EQUIPMENT INC
Is MID IOWA EQUIPMENT INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. MID IOWA EQUIPMENT INC 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 MID IOWA EQUIPMENT INC's operating authority allow?
MC495169: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers). MC1049603: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about MID IOWA EQUIPMENT 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. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking MID IOWA EQUIPMENT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 301976. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (641) 792-9422, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC495169 or MC1049603, 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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