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Van Meter INC

DOT# 679136 | MC# 1049241 | Est. 1997 (29 yrs)

148

Power Units

187

Drivers

Est. 1997 (29 yrs)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Company Overview

VAN METER INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since March 1997. Based in CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed and Hopper / Grain.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and fleet composition data, Van Meter INC appears to operate the following equipment types:

Flatbed Hopper / Grain

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Trucks 117 0 0 117
Tractors 31 0 0 31
Trailers 74 0 0 74

Authorized Cargo Types

Van Meter INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:

Building Materials Dry Bulk Utilities

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 116

MCS-150 Mileage: 5,300,000 miles (2024)

Driver Information

187

Total Drivers

116

CDL Drivers

187

Interstate Drivers

Dispatch Services in IA

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Safety Performance

B

Good

Below national average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

65

Inspections

24 months

45

Violations

Total found

5

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Nat'l avg: 7.0%

✓ Better than national average (-7.0%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 7.7%
Nat'l avg: 21.5%

✓ Better than national average (-13.8%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
04/21/2026 OK Driver Only 0
03/25/2026 CO Walk-Around 0
02/27/2026 IA Walk-Around 0
02/23/2026 MO Walk-Around 0
02/05/2026 WI Driver Only 0
01/27/2026 WI Full 0
01/05/2026 KS Full 1
01/05/2026 SD Full 2
12/30/2025 MS Driver Only 0
12/18/2025 KS Full 0
12/12/2025 MO Walk-Around 1
12/12/2025 MO Driver Only 0
12/10/2025 NE Full 1
11/11/2025 KS Walk-Around 0
11/05/2025 MS Driver Only 0

Showing 15 of 65 inspections.

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

45 Total Violations 65 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
3
0.05 violations per inspection 0 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
15
0.23 violations per inspection 5 out-of-service
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 7.7% (5 / 65)

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$750,000

ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

Cargo

Not on file

Bond

Not on file

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY 91X BAP 6800465 $750,000 01/01/2022
View Insurance History (2 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY BAP 6800465 01/01/2019 01/01/2022 TERM/REPL
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY BAP 6800465 01/01/2019 01/01/2019 TERM/REPL

Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does VAN METER INC operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, VAN METER INC is inferred to operate: Flatbed and Hopper / Grain.

Is VAN METER INC's authority currently active?

VAN METER INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has VAN METER INC been in business?

VAN METER INC has been registered with the FMCSA since March 1997, making their authority approximately 29 years, 1 month old.

Where is VAN METER INC located?

VAN METER INC is physically located at 850 32ND AVE SW, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52404.

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