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Carrier profile · USDOT 1978676 · MC1278169 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Allen Van Aernam

Atlantic, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2009
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (712) 249-3254
3
Power units
1
Drivers
4
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
510K
Annual miles
16 yr
Registered
92
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS well above average: 25.0% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
25.0%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 4 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
4
Driver inspections
4
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1278169
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Feb 28, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Geico Marine Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
510,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1978676
MC / docket
MC-1278169, MC-698169
Legal name
Allen Van Aernam
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 28, 2009
Last MCS-150
Aug 11, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Allen Van Aernam's USDOT number?

Allen Van Aernam's USDOT number is 1978676 and its docket number is MC1278169.

Is Allen Van Aernam authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Allen Van Aernam's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 4 roadside inspections and 25.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Allen Van Aernam's fleet?

3 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 11, 2025.

What insurance does Allen Van Aernam carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Geico Marine Insurance Company.

Where is Allen Van Aernam located?

Allen Van Aernam is located at 60425 Highland Rd, Atlantic, IA, 50022. Phone: (712) 249-3254.

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