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Carrier profile · USDOT 679136 · MC1049241 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Van Meter Inc

Cedar Rapids, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1997
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsCommodities Dry BulkUtilitiesConstruction+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (651) 769-8087
229
Power units
187
Drivers
69
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
5.3M
Annual miles
29 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

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
Vehicle out-of-service
10.8%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 4 of 37 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 69 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.09 per 1M mi
Total inspections
69
Driver inspections
69
Vehicle inspections
37
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
MC1049241
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Jan 1, 2022Liability (BIPD) · Zurich American Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
229
Power units
148
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
63
Trailers owned
187
Drivers
116
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsCommodities Dry BulkUtilitiesConstructionElectrical Supplies
Annual mileage
5,300,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
679136
MC / docket
MC-1049241
Legal name
Van Meter Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 4, 1997
Last MCS-150
Aug 7, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
187 (116)
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 Van Meter Inc's USDOT number?

Van Meter Inc's USDOT number is 679136 and its docket number is MC1049241.

Is Van Meter Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Van Meter Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 69 roadside inspections, a 10.8% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Van Meter Inc's fleet?

229 power units and 187 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 7, 2025.

What insurance does Van Meter Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Zurich American Insurance Company.

Where is Van Meter Inc located?

Van Meter Inc is located at 850 32ND Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404-3913. Phone: (651) 769-8087.

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