HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3198243-pnl-logistics-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:14 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
PNL LOGISTICS LLC
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.
MC156871: no authority granted
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) 265-4929, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1168849 or MC156871.
- 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) | MC1168849 | Primary | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. Policy CPP 1310780 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 14, 2024 | 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
2 of 9 · Iowa avg 22.1%
4 of 17 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | IA | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Jul 9, 2026 | NE | 1 | 5 | No |
| Mar 30, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 12, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 16, 2026 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 11, 2025 | IA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 30, 2025 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 15, 2025 | IA | 3 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 12, 2025 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 11, 2025 | IA | 2 | 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
29 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 34 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 | 17 | 5 | 58.6% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 17.2% | 23.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 10.3% | 3.2% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 6.9% | 12.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2Q | 2 | 2 |
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 2 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 2 | 0 |
| Violating OOS order pursuant to 392.5(a)/(b) Alcohol Jumping OOS · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3925C2 | 1 | 1 |
| Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV Alcohol Possession · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3925A3 | 1 | 1 |
| Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391.1 General Driver Qualification · Driver Fitness · code 39111B2S | 1 | 1 |
| 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 |
| No or defective parking brake system on CMV Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39341 | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing Fuel Systems · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39367C7 | 1 | 1 |
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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3198243 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1168849, MC156871 |
| Legal name | PNL LOGISTICS LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 10 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 122,908 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 9, 2018 · 8 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 2, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceCoal/CokeMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Questions about PNL LOGISTICS LLC
What does PNL LOGISTICS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1168849: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about PNL LOGISTICS LLC 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 PNL LOGISTICS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3198243. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (515) 265-4929, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1168849 or MC156871, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (515) 265-4929
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL'S TRANSPORT LLC Carrier |
Des Moines, IA | 3434551 | MC1125069 | 2 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| RIO VERDE FOOD SERVICE INC Carrier |
Des Moines, IA | 2427198 | MC51600 | 1 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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