Saunders Shipping Solutions LLC
Coralville, IA
Profile data updated Sep 12, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
3
Power Units
3
Drivers
FMCSA since 2024 (2 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
SAUNDERS SHIPPING SOLUTIONS LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since May 2024. Based in Coralville, IA, they operate a fleet of 3 power units. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Box Truck, Dry Van and Hotshot.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Saunders Shipping Solutions LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Fleet Size Classification: 2 Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Saunders Shipping Solutions LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 100,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
3
Total Drivers
3
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by SAUNDERS SHIPPING SOLUTIONS LLC
3 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 6, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
This fleet runs primarily International equipment. Out-of-service rate is 133.3% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (1 brand on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International | 3 | 100% |
License plates on file (3 shown)
Recent active vehicles (3 shown)
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
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
18
Inspections
24 months
27
Violations
Total found
4
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+14.7%)
✓ Better than national average (-21.7%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2026 | IA | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 03/06/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 02/17/2026 | AZ | Walk-Around | 5 | 1 |
| 02/03/2026 | IA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/28/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/25/2025 | IA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/03/2025 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/26/2025 | IA | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 09/06/2025 | MO | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 08/10/2025 | MS | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 05/28/2025 | CO | Full | 2 | 2 |
| 05/16/2025 | SD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/28/2025 | AZ | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/08/2025 | WI | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 10/09/2024 | CA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 18 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | CA983630349 | $750,000 | 07/09/2024 |
View Insurance History (2 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA981884459 | 05/30/2024 | 08/13/2024 | TERM/CANCL | |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA981884459 | 05/30/2024 | 07/09/2024 | TERM/REPL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does SAUNDERS SHIPPING SOLUTIONS LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, SAUNDERS SHIPPING SOLUTIONS LLC is inferred to operate: Box Truck, Dry Van and Hotshot.
Is SAUNDERS SHIPPING SOLUTIONS LLC's authority currently active?
SAUNDERS SHIPPING SOLUTIONS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has SAUNDERS SHIPPING SOLUTIONS LLC been in business?
SAUNDERS SHIPPING SOLUTIONS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since May 2024, making their authority approximately 2 years, 2 months old.
Where is SAUNDERS SHIPPING SOLUTIONS LLC located?
SAUNDERS SHIPPING SOLUTIONS LLC is physically located at CORALVILLE, IA 52241.
Roadside Inspection History 18 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
SAUNDERS SHIPPING SOLUTIONS LLC has been inspected 18 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IA, AZ, MS. Out of these, 3 inspections (about 17%) 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 392.2C — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-22 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-03-06 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2026-02-17 | AZ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-02-03 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-28 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-25 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-03 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-26 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-09-06 | MO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2025-08-10 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-05-28 | CO | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-05-16 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-28 | AZ | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-08 | WI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2024-10-09 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2024-09-26 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-09-10 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-07-27 | WY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
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), SAUNDERS SHIPPING SOLUTIONS LLC was cited for 25 violations, of which 4 (16%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 8 | 3 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 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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