ITL TANKLINES
Legal: IOWA TANKLINES INC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA 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.
- No active broker bond on file — a bond is required to operate. High non-payment risk.
- Broker authority is inactive, not active.
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.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026146 inspections · 62 violations (15 OOS) · 23% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance3 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
24
3× · sev 8
- 2392.2-SLLMLUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
10
2× · sev 5
- 3393.45B2-BHTDVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
8
2× · sev 4
- 4393.53B-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
8
2× · sev 4
- 5393.9A-LRLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 6393.9A-LILVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
4
2× · sev 2
- 7393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
3
3×
- 8393.70D-CDTSDNSVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Coupling - Full Trailer, safety devices not attached/not able to be secured
3
1× · sev 3
- 9393.95F
Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
2
2×
- 10393.95A4-EEUSVehicle Maintenance
Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
2
1× · sev 2
Most inspected in · top 3 states
- UT24
- ND4
- CO2
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.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
High impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 97% is at/over the 75% intervention line. Carriers with a BASIC in alert are prioritized for enforcement (warning letters, audits) and inspected more often — which tends to generate still more violations.
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.15× · 10%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection19× · 8%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear15× · 6%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS19× · 22%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× · 2%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× · 2%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative7× · 4%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.6× · 4%
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× · 2%
- 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken2× · 1%
- 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× · 1%
- 393.70C-CDHSLMIIFull Trailer - Loose mounting, missing or ineffective fasteners, insecure latch, or not in use when required.1× · 1%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 28% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Wasatch County, UT
Medium impact43 of 157 violations in the last 12 months (27%) came from inspections in Wasatch County, UT. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Wasatch County, UT to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 9% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane5× · 37%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 2%
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 16%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 15%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× · 15%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Hours exceeded violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 36% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.3B2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days at the time of inspection. Time2× · 64%
- 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 Tim3× · 28%
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a1× · 4%
- Plan loads around available hours; use ELD alerts before drivers run out of clock
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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.
- 393.75A3-TAOL×3Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.53B-B×2Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.9A-LIL×2Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
- Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
- 393.47E×3Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 392.2-SLLEWA3State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.2-SLLEWA2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 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
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Hands off the phone; always belt up
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
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 NHTSA109 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 79 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
7
Tow-away
6
Injury
2
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi30 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi105 drivers
- Company officer
- JEFF CHUGG
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 1995-06-26
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-08-29
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 136 trucks · 30 owned tractors · 100 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs with 15 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
74 events- 08/01/2026Insurance ended — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
policy ISCNN08000000019-00
- 08/29/2025MCS-150 update filed
4.3M mi reported (2024)
- 08/01/2025Insurance filed — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ISCNN08000000019-00
- 08/01/2025Insurance filed — NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ML00380914
- 08/01/2025Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess · policy 1084PSM2300025-301295
- 08/01/2025Insurance replaced — NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ML00380814
- 08/01/2024Insurance replaced — NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ML00380714
- 08/01/2023Insurance replaced — AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy P-001-000168495
- 08/01/2023Insurance replaced — NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ML00380614
- 08/01/2022Insurance replaced — NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ML00380514
- 08/01/2022Insurance replaced — AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy P-001-000168495-02
- 08/01/2021Insurance replaced — NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ML00380414
- 04/29/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
- 08/15/2020Insurance cancelled — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy P-001-000168495-02
- 08/01/2020Insurance replaced — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy MAU788698
- 08/01/2020Insurance replaced — NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ML00380314
- 08/01/2019Insurance replaced — NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ML00380214
- 08/01/2018Insurance replaced — NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ML00380114
- 08/01/2017Insurance replaced — NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ML00380014
- 08/01/2016Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy T5A2TP0000067-01
- 08/01/2016Insurance replaced — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EAU788698
- 07/05/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/29/2016)
- 08/28/2015Insurance cancelled — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EAU788698
- 08/01/2015Insurance replaced — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy T5A2TP0000067-00
- 08/01/2015Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 028339639
- 08/01/2015Insurance replaced — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EAU788698
- 08/01/2014Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP83053A
- 11/16/2012Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CCP04319A
- 11/01/2012Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CCP04319A
- 10/22/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/30/2012)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2010-06-01
- Last review
- 2014-09-17
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-08-29
- Reported mileage
- 4,321,792 mi (2024)
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