Croell INC
New Hampton, IA
Profile data updated Jul 1, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
981
Power Units
745
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
CROELL INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in New Hampton, IA, they operate a fleet of 981 power units with 745 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Dump Truck, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Croell INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 670 | 0 | 0 | 670 |
| Tractors | 311 | 0 | 0 | 311 |
| Trailers | 121 | 0 | 0 | 121 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Croell INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 745
MCS-150 Mileage: 10,390,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
745
Total Drivers
745
CDL Drivers
251
Interstate Drivers
494
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by CROELL INC
160 trucks and 54 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 14, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner. Equipment breakdown: 108 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 53 SEMI-TRAILER, 52 TRUCK TRACTOR. Out-of-service rate is 22.4% — roughly 1 in 5 inspections parks the truck. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 108 | 50% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 53 | 25% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 52 | 24% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 0% |
Trailers (54 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 53 |
| Full Trailer | 1 |
| Heil Trailer | 12 |
| Trlr | 5 |
| Trail King | 4 |
| Mac Trailer | 3 |
| Trlk | 3 |
| LBT | 3 |
| Unpublishe | 2 |
| ITM | 2 |
| Polar Mfg. | 2 |
| UNK | 2 |
| Smithco | 1 |
| Raven | 1 |
| CTS | 1 |
| Hmde | 1 |
| Lufk | 1 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 60 | 31% |
| Kenworth | 39 | 20% |
| Freightliner | 19 | 10% |
| Heil Trailer | 11 | 6% |
| Western Star | 10 | 5% |
| Mack | 10 | 5% |
| Chevrolet | 5 | 3% |
| International | 5 | 3% |
| Mac Trailer Manufacturing | 4 | 2% |
| Trlr | 4 | 2% |
| Unpublishe | 3 | 2% |
| Trail King | 3 | 2% |
| LBT | 3 | 2% |
| Western St | 3 | 2% |
| Trlk | 2 | 1% |
| Unknown | 2 | 1% |
| UNK | 2 | 1% |
| Trail King Industries | 2 | 1% |
| Heil Trailer International | 2 | 1% |
| Terex | 2 | 1% |
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VE5279 | IA | Kenworth M STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| MX1274 | IA | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| VE9073 | IA | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| MX5356 | IA | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| VF3706 | IA | Trlk SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| FP5299 | IA | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | May 2026 |
| RB32733 | WI | Unknown STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 166497 | WY | Chevrolet STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 21246 | WY | UNK SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| NX1275 | IA | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| OLJ531 | IA | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| FV9647 | IA | Western Star STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| LR2099 | IA | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| FP0454 | ID | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| FW1463 | IA | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| VF0643 | IA | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| VB2974 | IA | Polar Mfg. SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| JW6289 | IA | Trlk SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| MX5355 | IA | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| FP5266 | IA | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2026 |
Plate registrations span 7 states: IA (191) · TX (10) · WY (7) · WI (2) · SD (2) · ID (1) · MT (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 214)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
200
Inspections
24 months
252
Violations
Total found
50
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-2.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-1.7%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2026 | KS | Full | 7 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2026 | WI | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2026 | IA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/24/2026 | MT | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/11/2026 | KS | Walk-Around | 4 | ✓ |
| 05/26/2026 | MT | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 05/21/2026 | NE | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/20/2026 | IA | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 05/14/2026 | NE | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/13/2026 | OK | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/13/2026 | WY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/13/2026 | IA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 05/08/2026 | IA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/08/2026 | WY | Walk-Around | 2 | 2 |
| 05/07/2026 | SD | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
Showing 15 of 200 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$5 Million
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | MWTB 300165 | $5 Million | 12/29/2018 |
View Insurance History (4 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 300165 17 | 12/29/2017 | 12/29/2018 | TERM/REPL | |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 300165 16 | 12/29/2016 | 12/29/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 1AB108080830 | 04/01/1988 | 12/29/2016 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 1AB108080830 | 04/01/1988 | 03/15/2017 | TERM/CANCL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
22
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
4
Injuries
22
Tow-Aways
22 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/29/2026 | WY | GILLETTE, WY | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 06/25/2026 | WI | LA CROSSE, WI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/15/2026 | WI | LA CROSSE, WI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/16/2026 | IA | Butler Co. Newell Ave, IA | 1 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/06/2026 | MT | US 212, MT | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 03/14/2026 | IA | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/05/2026 | IA | No city county crash, IA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 01/12/2026 | IA | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 12/05/2025 | IA | MASON CITY, IA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 11/21/2025 | WY | BEULAH, WY | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 11/05/2025 | TX | CLEBURNE, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 10/07/2025 | MT | I-90, MT | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 09/08/2025 | IA | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/23/2025 | IA | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/18/2025 | WY | DOUGLAS, WY | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/29/2025 | IA | STACYVILLE, IA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/15/2025 | OK | DOVER, OK | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 03/05/2025 | IA | No city county crash, IA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/11/2025 | IA | WAVERLY, IA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 10/11/2024 | IA | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 09/30/2024 | WI | VIROQUA, WI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 08/22/2024 | MT | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does CROELL INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, CROELL INC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Dump Truck, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is CROELL INC's authority currently active?
CROELL INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has CROELL INC been in business?
CROELL INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is CROELL INC located?
CROELL INC is physically located at 2010 KENWOOD AVENUE, NEW HAMPTON, IA 50659.
Roadside Inspection History 200 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
CROELL INC has been inspected 200 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IA, WY, KS. Out of these, 29 inspections (about 15%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLS2 (State/local laws — Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) — 18 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | KS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 7 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | WI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-11 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2026-05-26 | MT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-21 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-20 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2026-05-14 | NE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | OK | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-05-08 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-08 | WY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-05-07 | SD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-04 | WI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-30 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 8 | OOS · 3 |
| 2026-04-20 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-20 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 7 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-04-18 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-17 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 6 | — |
| 2026-04-16 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 7 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-04-08 | KS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-07 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-07 | MT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), CROELL INC was cited for 156 violations, of which 44 (28%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 95 | 34 |
| Unsafe Driving | 48 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 10 | 9 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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