HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/722163-paden-lawler/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:42 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
PADEN LAWLER
Doing business as LAWLER TRUCKING
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.
- Operating authority is pending (last known)FMCSA has not granted the authority yet.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs Iowa average 22.1%.
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) 486-5180, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1812748.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 5 · Iowa avg 22.1%
0 of 16 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | IA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 15, 2026 | MN | 4 | 2 | No |
| Jul 2, 2026 | MO | 3 | 3 | No |
| May 23, 2026 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 29, 2026 | WI | 4 | 7 | No |
| Mar 9, 2026 | IA | 2 | 3 | No |
| Mar 5, 2026 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 21, 2025 | IA | 3 | 2 | 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
23 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 60 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 | 18 | 2 | 78.3% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 21.7% | 23.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 2 | 0 |
| Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3928 | 2 | 0 |
| No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130 | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| Failure to obey traffic control device Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922C | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
| Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345D | 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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 722163 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1812748 |
| Legal name | PADEN LAWLER |
| DBA name | LAWLER TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 6 |
| Drivers | 7 |
| Annual mileage | 12,500 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 30, 1997 · 28 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 3, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherRock, Dirt, Lime
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 PADEN LAWLER
What does PADEN LAWLER's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for PADEN LAWLER (MC1812748), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about PADEN LAWLER is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. 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 PADEN LAWLER?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 722163. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (641) 486-5180, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1812748, 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 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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