HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/521892-v-l-bauer-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 06:28 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
V & L BAUER LLC
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Oct 1, 2008. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average42.9% vs Iowa average 22.1%.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
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) 968-4179, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC437573.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC437573 | — | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP Policy ACP CI013007231701 · 34 | — | May 1, 2025 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC437573 | Primary | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP Policy ACP BA013007231701 · 91X | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2025 | 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
3 of 7 · Iowa avg 22.1%
0 of 12 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | CO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 22, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 8, 2026 | IA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jan 14, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 15, 2025 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 27, 2025 | IA | 3 | 4 | No |
| May 22, 2025 | NY | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Apr 3, 2025 | CA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 18, 2025 | CA | 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
11 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 16 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 | 8 | 4 | 72.7% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 18.2% | 23.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 9.1% | 12.5% |
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 | 2 | 0 |
| Brake tubing and hose adequacy Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LTSM | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3II | 1 | 0 |
| CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C2 | 1 | 0 |
| Horn - Inoperative or defective Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39381H | 1 | 0 |
| Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104BC | 1 | 0 |
| Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205CWRAWFLMIB | 1 | 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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2025 | Boone, IA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 521892 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC437573 |
| Legal name | V & L BAUER LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 13 |
| Drivers | 11 |
| Annual mileage | 846,885 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Oct 1, 2008) |
| USDOT number added | May 4, 1993 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 4, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Machinery, Large Objects
Questions about V & L BAUER LLC
What does V & L BAUER LLC's operating authority allow?
MC437573: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about V & L BAUER 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.
What should I verify before booking V & L BAUER LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 521892. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (515) 968-4179, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC437573, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (515) 968-4179
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.
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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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