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Generated Oct 4, 2026
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HEITER TRUCK LINE INC
USDOT 65754 · MC173458 · EIN 42-1422369 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1835 340TH ST, SPENCER, IA, 51301-7447
(712) 262-2845 · MIKE HEITER
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
22 / 23
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
43 / 201
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Northland Insurance Company — $750K BIPD · policy TF485648 · eff 12/01/2005
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate4.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance291 pts
Unsafe Driving51 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance6 pts
Other3 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.207A-SUBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.209D-STPAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 20 | |
| 393.47A-BCFSAD-SA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 16 | |
| 392.16 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 |
Most inspected states
TX14
KS9
IA5
SD3
NE3
MN3
MO3
OK1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.72 | 1.72 | ≈19–26% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.90 | 1.90 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-12. “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
A high share of violations are occurring in Scott County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Scott County, MN to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 41% · Speeding 39% · Following / lane / reckless 20%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
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: 6 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 3 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 50%
395.24 ×2
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.29).
3. Other1 viol · 25%
395.8F12-HOSM
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
Repeat offenders: 395.24 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/19/2026 | WEBSTER, MN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/14/2025 | NOT LISTED, TX | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 64 vehicles seen in inspections
36 trailer28 truck
Company profile
Officer
MIKE HEITER
Annual mileage
2.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
23
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 14 carriers
Shares identifiers with 14 carriers (11 via shared VINs).
Activity history (recent)
04/23/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.8M mi reported (2025)
11/14/2019 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-2877C793-TIL-08
12/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 83 MS RY4974
12/21/2005 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1080836055
12/01/2005 — Insurance filed — Northland Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy TF485648
12/01/2005 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 1080836055
11/25/2005 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/01/2005)
12/01/2003 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CLP65045A
12/07/1995 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/09/1996)
12/07/1995 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF207128
08/25/1995 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF 011754
05/03/1989 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
05/17/1984 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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