HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/988981-straitline-transportation-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 16:03 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
STRAITLINE TRANSPORTATION LLC
No risk signals found
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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, (309) 801-3300, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC420764.
- 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) | MC420764 | — | Cherokee Insurance Company Policy CA260110 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 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
11 of 43 · Iowa avg 22.1%
3 of 115 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | MO | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 5, 2026 | TN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 4, 2026 | MO | 1 | 3 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | MI | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Sep 22, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 11, 2026 | OH | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 31, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | MO | 2 | 1 | Yes |
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
76 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 16 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 143 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 | 37 | 13 | 48.7% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 23 | 0 | 30.3% | 23.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 14 | 1 | 18.4% | 12.5% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.3% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 8 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 6 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 3 | 0 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130BCHVE | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 2 | 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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | Gastonia, NC | 0 | 1 |
| May 5, 2026 | Wapello Co. Us 34, IA | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Bethel (Township Of), OH | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Pleasant Springs, WI | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2025 | Willington, CT | 0 | 2 |
| Jul 20, 2025 | Not Reported, CO | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Lower Mount Bethel Townsh, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Doraville, GA | 0 | 0 |
| May 16, 2025 | Waterbury, CT | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | IA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 988981 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC420764 |
| Legal name | STRAITLINE TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 58 |
| Drivers | 58 |
| Annual mileage | 5,000,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 9, 2001 · 24 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 15, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/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 STRAITLINE TRANSPORTATION LLC
What does STRAITLINE TRANSPORTATION LLC's operating authority allow?
MC420764: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about STRAITLINE TRANSPORTATION LLC is old or missing?
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 STRAITLINE TRANSPORTATION LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 988981. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (309) 801-3300, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC420764, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (309) 801-3300
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRAITLINE TRANSPORTATION LLC Broker |
Burlington, IA | 2223732 | MC331765 | — | Active 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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