CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 260093· MC189273· CARRIER· EIN 42-0983276
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IHLE TRANSPORT INC

52208 280TH ST, KELLEY, IA, 50134-8524(515) 769-2360everett@ihletransport.comEVERETT A IHLE
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
Northland Insurance Company
Vehicle OOS
21.4%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
4
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
92
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
4 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Broker payment signals

Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.

Payment risk — red flags
Broker bond
Not on file
required
Cancellation filed
None
Authority
Inactive
1 past revocation
Registered
41 yrs
since 05/24/1985
  • No active broker bond on file — a bond is required to operate. High non-payment risk.
  • Broker authority is inactive, not active.
  • Bond has changed hands 6 times across 4 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.

These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.

Authority & insurance

MC189273

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 10/01/2026
Northland Insurance Company· policy WF017998
ENDED 10/01/2026Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 02/14/2000
Northland Insurance Company· policy T084029
ENDED 02/14/2000Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 02/14/2000
Northland Insurance Company· policy T084029
Authority history (4) ▾
11/04/2013BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/29/2013)
01/14/2002PROPERTY BROKERGRANTED→ REVOKED (10/07/2024)
09/11/1987MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
07/03/1986MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history6 insurers on record
Filing timeline (15) ▾
  1. UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    SURETY · eff 10/01/2017 → 10/01/2024
  2. ASPEN AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    SURETY · eff 10/01/2017 → 08/30/2021
  3. HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 10/01/2002 → 03/26/2020
  4. GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    SURETY · eff 10/01/2013 → 10/01/2017
  5. UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    SURETY · eff 08/30/2021 → 10/01/2017
  6. SOUTH STORY BANK & TRUST$750KReplaced
    TRUST FUND · eff 12/12/2001 → 10/01/2013
  7. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 02/14/2000 → 10/25/2002
  8. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 02/14/2000 → 10/01/2002
  9. SOUTH STORY BANK & TRUST$750KReplaced
    TRUST FUND · eff 12/12/2001 → 12/12/2001
  10. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$1MName Changed
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/15/1990 → 03/16/2000
  11. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KName Changed
    CARGO · eff 10/01/1998 → 03/16/2000
  12. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 09/15/1990 → 02/14/2000
  13. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 10/01/1998 → 02/14/2000
  14. HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 09/15/1990 → 10/28/1998
  15. HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 09/15/1990 → 10/01/1998

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle14 inspections · 21.4% OOS · National 22%
Driver38 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

38 inspections · 33 violations (4 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.

38
Inspections
33
Violations
4
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

13
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • OH8
  • IA3
  • SD3
  • WA2
  • KY2
  • LA2
  • MO2
  • NE2

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average

High impact

Vehicle OOS rate is 26.7% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
  • Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
  • Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed

Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Medium impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 61% is close to the 65% intervention line — worth getting ahead of before it crosses.

What’s contributing5 violations (24 mo)
Seat belt2 viol58%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× · 58%
Following / lane / reckless2 viol29%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 21%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 8%
Other1 viol14%
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× · 14%
What to do
  • Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected estimatecould improve up to 23 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 16% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing6 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless1 viol42%
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim1× · 42%
False log / RODS1 viol42%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× · 42%
Log / ELD device3 viol14%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× · 12%
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× · 2%
Other1 viol2%
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× · 2%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 8 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 61% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing13 violations · 4 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps2 OOS7 viol50%
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× · 11%
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 9%
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× · 7%
Brakes1 OOS4 viol32%
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× · 11%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× · 7%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× · 7%
Load securement1 OOS2 viol18%
  • 393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels1× · 16%
  • 393.87A-FPLAFlag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required1× · 2%
What to do
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 40 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▬ Holding steady
8
Inspections
14
Violations
1
Out-of-service
2
Clean
Where the violations are
Hours-of-Service Compliance 29%Vehicle Maintenance 29%Other 29%Unsafe Driving 14%
Focus here first
1Hours-of-Service Compliance
4 violations · 29% of recent
  • 395.24×2HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
2Vehicle Maintenance
4 violations · 1 OOS · 29% of recent
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. · OOS
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
Do this
  • Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
  • Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3Other
4 violations · 29% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
  • 392.2-SLLTLState/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
  • 392.2-SLLEDState/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

53
Inspections
64
Violations
5
Out-of-service
292
CSA points
21
Crashes
28
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

42 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

26 trailer 16 truck
2014 PETERBILT 389seen 6×
1XPXD49X0ED228895· DB2236 IA
2020 PETERBILT 389seen 6×
1XPXD49X0LD639694· FT2017 IA
2024 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 5×
4U3J0482XRL022638· FV9554 IA
2016 PETERBILT 389seen 5×
1XPXD49X5GD343351· DE4411 IA
2018 PETERBILT 389seen 5×
1XPXD49X8JD457867· DX3597 IA
2024 PETERBILT 389seen 5×
1XPXD49X1RD677850· FX9228 IA
2023 PETERBILT 389seen 4×
1XPXD49XXPD892995· FT9228 IA
2020 PETERBILT 389seen 4×
1XPXD49X9LD662813· FH5254 IA
2024 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 4×
4U3J04821RL022639· VF9555 IA
2017 PETERBILT 389seen 3×
1XPXD49X5HD408958· DF1089 IA
2022 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 3×
4U3J04826NL020654· FP3822 IA
2021 PETERBILT 389seen 3×
1XPXD49X5MD754714· FP3370 IA
2019 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 3×
4U3J04824KL018087· FA3198 IA
2020 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 3×
4U3J04823LL019619· FB7821 IA
2017 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 3×
4U3J0482XHL016191· DF1638 IA
2011 PETERBILT 389seen 3×
1XPXD49XXBD115595· FY1326 IA
2014 PETERBILT 389seen 2×
1XPXD49X7ED228893· DD0867 IA
2012 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 2×
4U3J04826CL011515· TG5898 IA
2014 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 2×
4U3J04829EL014279· FW4581 IA
2023 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 2×
4U3J04823PL022333· FT9109 IA
2016 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 2×
4U3J04827GL015403· FW6728 IA
2019 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 2×
4U3J04822KL018086· FA3197 IA
2014 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 2×
4U3J04823EL014200· DD5208 IA
2022 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 2×
4U3J04826NL020993· FR3628 IA
2011 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 2×
4U3J04829BL011040· DZ4345 IA
2012 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 2×
4U3J0482XCL011467· FA2804 IA
2012 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 2×
4U3J04823CL011570· DB5951 IA
2024 PETERBILT 389seen 2×
1XPXD49X3RD677851· FX9229 IA
2018 PETERBILT 389seen 2×
1XPXD49XXJD457868· DX2977 IA
2022 X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INCseen 2×
4U3J04828NL020994· FR5807 IA

+ 12 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

4

Tow-away

4

Injury

1

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
40
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
20
20 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
15M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi20 drivers
Company officer
EVERETT A IHLE
Operation
Interstate
D-U-N-S
22196307
Registered since
1985-05-24
Last MCS-150 update
2026-07-23
Census status
Active

Fleet: 20 trucks · 20 owned tractors · 43 owned trailers.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Activity history

23 events
  1. 10/01/2026Insurance filed — Northland Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF017998

  2. 10/01/2026Insurance ended — Northland Insurance Company

    policy T084029

  3. 07/23/2026MCS-150 update filed

    15.0M mi reported (2025)

  4. 10/01/2024Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.

    SURETY · policy 612404349

  5. 08/30/2021Insurance replaced — ASPEN AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy SU55895

  6. 03/26/2020Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy 91MSUX7845

  7. 10/01/2017Insurance cancelled — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.

    SURETY · policy 2410614

  8. 10/01/2017Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.

    SURETY · policy 612201366

  9. 11/04/2013BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/29/2013)

  10. 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — SOUTH STORY BANK & TRUST

    TRUST FUND · policy NONE

  11. 10/25/2002Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy TN259937

  12. 10/01/2002Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy TN259937

  13. 01/14/2002PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED

    REVOKED (10/07/2024)

  14. 12/12/2001Insurance replaced — SOUTH STORY BANK & TRUST

    TRUST FUND

  15. 03/16/2000Insurance name changed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy T084029

  16. 02/14/2000Insurance filed — Northland Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy T084029

  17. 02/14/2000Insurance ended — Northland Insurance Company

    policy T084029

  18. 02/14/2000Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy T084029

  19. 10/28/1998Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy 91MSLS6286

  20. 10/01/1998Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy 91MSLS6286

  21. 09/11/1987MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  22. 07/03/1986MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  23. 05/24/1985Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Compliance review
Rated
1991-08-08
Last review
1991-04-26
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-07-23
Reported mileage
15,000,000 mi (2025)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 24, 2026, 9:05 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.