Steven E Vangsness
Phone (563) 382-5607Decorah, IA
Find this carrier by: USDOT 664166 · MC 1209085 · 563-382-5607 · 5633825607 · Decorah, IA
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- USDOT
- USDOT664166
- MC
- 1209085
- Registered
- 1996 · 30 yrs
- Location
- Decorah, IA
- MCS-150 filed
- Oct 18, 2024
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
Listed active
Common carrier; verify in Motus
Insurance record
$1 Million
Stored BIPD filing
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Steven E Vangsness is an active motor carrier based in Decorah, IA, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 664166 and MC 1209085. Phone: (563) 382-5607. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its MCS-150 (Oct 18, 2024). In the last 24 months it had 1 roadside inspection and no reportable crashes in the available records.
USDOT 664166 was first registered with FMCSA on Oct 22, 1996 (30 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Oct 18, 2024. The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co.) took effect Mar 3, 2024, recorded as "CANCEL". Its vehicles were inspected 1 time on record, most recently on Jan 30, 2025, most often in IA.
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
- Oct 18, 2024
- Registration record changed
- Oct 24, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Jan 30, 2025
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Jan 30, 2025
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.
Not on file for USDOT 664166: connected companies.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Steven Vangsness
- Legal name
- Steven E Vangsness
- Doing business as
- Twin Oak Farms
- Organization
- Individual
- Classification
- Private (Property) · Authorized For-Hire · Exempt For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 664166
- Docket numbers
- MC 1209085 (active)
- Registered
- Oct 22, 1996 (30 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Oct 18, 2024
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- June 2026 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Interstate
- 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 Decorah, IA
- USDOT registrations in Decorah
- 305
- Currently active
- 142 (47%)
- One-truck operations
- 190 (62%)
- With for-hire authority
- 78 (26%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 7
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 10, 2026. This carrier reports 1 power unit against a local average of 4.0.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 664166
- Docket numbers
- MC 1209085
- Phone
- (563) 382-5607563-382-56075633825607
- Fax
- (563) 382-0164563-382-01645633820164
- Officers
- Steven Vangsness
- Legal name
- Steven E Vangsness
- DBA
- Twin Oak Farms
- Address
- 1485 Norske Road, Decorah, IA 52101
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 1T92C422970007118, 2HSCNAPRX5C052669
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 664166 as active.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
Stored legacy record lists Common carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
Stored BIPD amount: $1 Million. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- 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.
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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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 10, 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.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Active | None | None |
| Contract | None | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 1209085
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- $1 Million
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance filings
| Type | Insurer | Form | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) | Great West Casualty Co. | 91X | MCP68584A | $1 Million | Mar 3, 2024 |
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Great West Casualty Co. | MCP68584A | Mar 3, 2021 | Mar 3, 2024 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 1 (0 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 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 | 0 | 0 | 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 | What it means | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/local laws — Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 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 11, 2026.
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Jan 30, 2025
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2025 | 83750852 | IA | Hwy 24 | Driver only (Level 3) | 1 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 violation
|
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IA · Iowa | 1 | 0 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
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 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 1
- CDL drivers
- 1
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 1
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 1
- Trucks
- 1
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 20,000 (2023)
- Seen at inspections
- 1 truck · 1 trailer
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1T92C422970007118 | — | Cornhusker | Semi-Trailer | JS7375 IA | 1 | Jan 30, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 2HSCNAPRX5C052669 | 2005 | International 9400i | Truck Tractor | FY3934 IA | 1 | Jan 30, 2025 | 1 / 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 1 truck tractor and 1 semi-trailer 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
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co. (MC1209085) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co. (MC1209085).
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 664166.
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
- Oct 22, 1996
- Last MCS-150 update
- Oct 18, 2024
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Steven E Vangsness an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 664166 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Steven E Vangsness's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 664166; docket number MC 1209085.
How do I contact Steven E Vangsness?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (563) 382-5607; fax (563) 382-0164; address 1485 Norske Road, Decorah, IA 52101.
What insurance does this record show for Steven E Vangsness?
The stored legacy record shows $1 Million liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is Steven E Vangsness's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Steven E Vangsness have?
Power units: 1; drivers: 1, as filed on its MCS-150 (Oct 18, 2024).
What does Steven E Vangsness haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: logs/poles/beams, machinery (large), grain/feed/hay, paper products.
What equipment does Steven E Vangsness operate?
On government records: Tractor-Trailer (1 truck tractor and 1 semi-trailer recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
How many inspections and crashes has Steven E Vangsness had?
Inspections: 1; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Steven E Vangsness?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives June 2026. The latest filing stored here is Oct 18, 2024. 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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