Basic American INC
Phone (208) 525-5031Idaho Falls, ID
Find this carrier by: Basic American · USDOT 885877 · 208-525-5031 · 2085255031 · Idaho Falls, ID
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- USDOT
- USDOT885877
- MC
- None
- Registered
- 2000 · 26 yrs
- Location
- Idaho Falls, ID
- MCS-150 filed
- Sep 4, 2025
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
No filing shown
Check current status in Motus
Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Basic American INC is an active motor carrier based in Idaho Falls, ID, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 885877. Phone: (208) 525-5031. It reports 10 power units and 12 drivers on its MCS-150 (Sep 4, 2025). In the last 24 months it had 7 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reportable crashes in the available records.
USDOT 885877 was first registered with FMCSA on Jun 9, 2000 (26 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Sep 4, 2025. Its vehicles were inspected 7 times on record, most recently on Aug 11, 2026, most often in ID.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Sep 4, 2025
- Registration record changed
- Oct 24, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Aug 11, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Aug 11, 2026
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Jennifer Anderson
- Company officer 2
- Amanda Neel
- Legal name
- Basic American INC
- Doing business as
- Basic American Foods
- Organization
- Corporation
- Classification
- Private (Property)
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 885877
- Docket numbers
- None on file
- Registered
- Jun 9, 2000 (26 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Sep 4, 2025
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- July 2027 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Idaho Falls, ID
- USDOT registrations in Idaho Falls
- 1,592
- Currently active
- 726 (46%)
- One-truck operations
- 907 (57%)
- With for-hire authority
- 696 (44%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 49
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 12, 2026. This carrier reports 10 power units against a local average of 4.5.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 885877
- Phone
- (208) 525-5031208-525-50312085255031
- almartinez@baf.com
- Officers
- Jennifer Anderson, Amanda Neel
- Legal name
- Basic American INC
- DBA
- Basic American Foods
- Address
- 1050 W Sunnyside, Idaho Falls, ID 83402
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 3H3V532CXFT070829, 3HCDJAPRXHL677177, 1JJV532D1FL877278, 1XPHDB9X86D657678, 1JJV532W86L976360, 1JJV532W69L277670, 1XPBD49X7GD356984, 1JJV532D6FL863375, 1FUYDDYB2WPA05989, 3H3V532C3JT277071 and 1 more below
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 885877 as active.
- No data: No authority filing shown
This is not a finding of unauthorized operation. Requirements depend on the operation; verify the current registration in Motus.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
- Check: Shares an officer with 5 inactive USDOT numbers
See Connected companies below.
Connected companies
Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.
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- Steelport LLCUSDOT 3117304 · Buxton, ORSame officerActivePossible link
- Stonewall Energy CORPUSDOT 3111631 · Red Deer, ABSame officerNot activePossible link
- Anderson Environmental CoUSDOT 3062678 · Rockford, ILSame officerNot activePossible link
- Lbc Seafood INCUSDOT 2979481 · Long Beach, CASame officerActivePossible link
- Davis Lumber & Hardware CoUSDOT 2672606 · Davis, CASame officerActivePossible link
- Big Daddy's Racing LLCUSDOT 2635693 · Middletown, CTSame officerActivePossible link
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Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 7 (0 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 3 (1 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 1.4 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 11.2 | 2 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS1 | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16-D | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55C1-B | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60C | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60D | 1 | 0 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Aug 11, 2026
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 88679343 | ID | Rexburg Id | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 87341173 | ID | Idaho Falls Id | Driver only (Level 3) | 1 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Feb 25, 2026 | 87146917 | ID | Idaho Falls Id | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 3 / 1 | 3 violations
|
| Jan 6, 2026 | 86736031 | ID | Idaho Falls Id | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 4 / 0 | 4 violations
|
| Jan 5, 2026 | 86725533 | ID | Idaho Falls Id | Driver only (Level 3) | 1 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Oct 9, 2025 | 86014133 | ID | Idaho Falls Id | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Dec 3, 2024 | 83305669 | ID | Idaho Falls Id | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
Latest crashes
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| ID · Idaho | 7 | 1 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Inspections and crashes by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 7 | 65 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 12
- CDL drivers
- 0
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 12
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 10
- Trucks
- 10
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 150,000 (2024)
- Seen at inspections
- 4 trucks · 7 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3H3V532CXFT070829 | 2015 | Hyundai Translead Trailers Hyundai Translead Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 383140Z ME | 1 | Aug 11, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3HCDJAPRXHL677177 | 2017 | International Lf687 | Truck Tractor | XG4209 ID | 1 | Aug 11, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1JJV532D1FL877278 | 2015 | Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Semi-Trailer | 272060Z ME | 1 | Mar 19, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XPHDB9X86D657678 | 2006 | Peterbilt 386 | Truck Tractor | XH2499 ID | 3 | Mar 19, 2026 | 4 / 1 |
| 1JJV532W86L976360 | 2006 | Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Semi-Trailer | 2856635 ME | 1 | Feb 25, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1JJV532W69L277670 | 2009 | Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Semi-Trailer | 263131F ME | 1 | Jan 6, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XPBD49X7GD356984 | 2016 | Peterbilt 579 | Truck Tractor | XH4645 ID | 2 | Jan 6, 2026 | 4 / 0 |
| 1JJV532D6FL863375 | 2015 | Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Semi-Trailer | 266620E ME | 1 | Jan 5, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FUYDDYB2WPA05989 | 1998 | Freightliner Long Conv. | Truck Tractor | YH3861 ID | 1 | Jan 5, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3H3V532C3JT277071 | 2018 | Hyundai Translead Trailers Hyundai Translead Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 298807Z ME | 1 | Oct 9, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1NNC04120EW090891 | 2014 | Monon Monon | Semi-Trailer | 263175F ME | 1 | Dec 3, 2024 | 0 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- Tractor-TrailerInspection 4 truck tractors and 7 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 885877.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Jun 9, 2000
- Last MCS-150 update
- Sep 4, 2025
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Basic American INC an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 885877 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Basic American INC's USDOT number?
USDOT 885877. No MC, MX or FF docket number is on file.
How do I contact Basic American INC?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (208) 525-5031; email almartinez@baf.com; address 1050 W Sunnyside, Idaho Falls, ID 83402.
What is Basic American INC's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Basic American INC have?
Power units: 10; drivers: 12, as filed on its MCS-150 (Sep 4, 2025).
What does Basic American INC haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: dry bulk, paper products.
What equipment does Basic American INC operate?
On government records: Tractor-Trailer (4 truck tractors and 7 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
How many inspections and crashes has Basic American INC had?
Inspections: 7; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Basic American INC?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives July 2027. The latest filing stored here is Sep 4, 2025. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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