Interstate Power & Light
Dubuque, IA
DBA: ALLIANT ENERGY
Profile data updated Apr 28, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
657
Power Units
514
Drivers
Est. 1998 (28 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 1998. Based in DUBUQUE, IA, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Interstate Power & Light operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 657 | 0 | 0 | 657 |
| Trailers | 579 | 0 | 0 | 579 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Interstate Power & Light is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 508
MCS-150 Mileage: 7,732,811 miles (2024)
Driver Information
514
Total Drivers
508
CDL Drivers
230
Interstate Drivers
284
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT
28 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ram, International, Ford. Equipment breakdown: 23 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 3 SEMI-TRAILER, 1 FULL TRAILER. Out-of-service rate is high — roughly 1 in 5 inspections parks the truck. FMCSA typically flags carriers in this range for review. 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 | 23 | 82% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 11% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 4% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 4% |
Vehicle makes (8 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ram | 15 | 54% |
| International | 5 | 18% |
| Ford | 2 | 7% |
| Felling | 2 | 7% |
| Redihaul | 1 | 4% |
| Kenworth | 1 | 4% |
| BB | 1 | 4% |
| Chevrolet | 1 | 4% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 28 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PTM282 | IA | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| PZG689 | IA | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| JGU307 | IA | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| ILU365 | IA | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| JGT986 | IA | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| FY9838 | IA | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| KL9620 | IA | REDIHAUL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| NMA893 | IA | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| OPG143 | IA | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| LR0835 | IA | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| FY9808 | IA | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| HE3120 | IA | BB SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2025 |
| FZ0397 | IA | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| KTJ974 | IA | CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| HQH433 | IA | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| FZ0336 | IA | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| FHR131 | IA | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| LXS677 | IA | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| JGT809 | IA | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| DT1394 | IA | FELLING SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2024 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 28)
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. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Dispatch Services in IA
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
25
Inspections
24 months
37
Violations
Total found
7
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+0.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-1.7%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2026 | IA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/18/2026 | IA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/26/2026 | IA | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 04/13/2026 | IA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 03/27/2026 | IA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/17/2026 | IA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/03/2025 | IA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/26/2025 | IA | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 08/07/2025 | IA | Walk-Around | 7 | 2 |
| 06/17/2025 | IA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/11/2025 | IA | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 05/30/2025 | IA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/27/2025 | IA | Driver Only | 4 | 1 |
| 04/16/2025 | IA | Driver Only | 4 | 1 |
| 03/21/2025 | IA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 25 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/17/2026 | KY | PRINCETON, KY | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/29/2026 | IA | CLINTON, IA | 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 INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT's authority currently active?
INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT been in business?
INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1998, making their authority approximately 28 years, 1 month old.
Where is INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT located?
INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT is physically located at DUBUQUE, IA 52002-9670.
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Roadside Inspection History 25 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT has been inspected 25 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IA. Out of these, 6 inspections (about 24%) 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) — 9 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-22 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-18 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-26 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-13 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-03-27 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-17 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-03 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-26 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-08-07 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 7 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-06-17 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-11 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2025-05-30 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-05-27 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-04-16 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-03-21 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-11-19 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2024-11-19 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-11-08 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-31 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-10-29 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2024-10-21 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2024-10-09 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2024-09-03 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-08-14 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-08-08 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
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.
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