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Carrier profile · USDOT 348401 · MC218158 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Lee A Berns

Garnavillo, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1989
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry Bulk
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (563) 964-2736
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
25K
Annual miles
37 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC218158
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Aug 27, 2019Liability (BIPD) · Auto Owners Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry Bulk
Annual mileage
25,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
348401
MC / docket
MC-218158
Legal name
Lee A Berns
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 29, 1989
Last MCS-150
Dec 2, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

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 Lee A Berns's USDOT number?

Lee A Berns's USDOT number is 348401 and its docket number is MC218158.

Is Lee A Berns authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Lee A Berns's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Lee A Berns's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 2, 2025.

What insurance does Lee A Berns carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Auto Owners Insurance Company.

Where is Lee A Berns located?

Lee A Berns is located at 29491 250TH St, Garnavillo, IA, 52049. Phone: (563) 964-2736.

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