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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 12, 2026
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MIDWEST TRUCK LINES LLC
USDOT 3778700 · MC1351882 · EIN 87-3574658 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
340 FOX AVE, MECHANICSVILLE, IA, 52306
(319) 981-1781 · HOLLY PODUSKA
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
44 / 90
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
26 / 335
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CAFF0316 · eff 06/12/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance146 pts
Unsafe Driving81 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance78 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Other20 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 42 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 391.11B4-DEN | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 24 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 21 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
IA11
IL6
MN4
WI4
MO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.98 | 2.98 | ≈44–51% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.55 | 1.55 | ≈84–91% (over 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.57 | 0.57 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.75 | 5.75 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-11. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 54% · Log / ELD device 46%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 26 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Buchanan County, IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Buchanan County, IA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 38% · Following / lane / reckless 36% · Seat belt 26%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 29 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 7 inspections, 14 violations, 2 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Other6 viol · 43%
392.2-SLL, 393.47E, 392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
2. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 2 OOS · 29%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.45B2-BHTD
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 3 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.313).
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLS2, 392.2LV
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 6 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.235).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/27/2026 | URBANDALE, IA | ✓ |
Equipment — 48 vehicles seen in inspections
28 trailer18 truck2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
HOLLY PODUSKA
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
2.9M mi (2026)
CDL drivers
45
Registered since
2021-12-08
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
09/17/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.9M mi reported (2026)
06/12/2026 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CAFF0316
06/12/2022 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA02780469
01/18/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
01/12/2022 — Insurance replaced — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA02780469
12/08/2021 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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