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Carrier profile · USDOT 3357438 · MC1235386 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

William Orthaus

DBA Orthaus Trucking · Ionia, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2019
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry Bulk
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (641) 229-5327
2
Power units
1
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
40K
Annual miles
6 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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
2
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
MC1235386
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. Mar 1, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
4
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, RollsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry Bulk
Annual mileage
40,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3357438
MC / docket
MC-1235386
Legal name
William Orthaus
DBA
Orthaus Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 13, 2019
Last MCS-150
Aug 25, 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 William Orthaus's USDOT number?

William Orthaus's USDOT number is 3357438 and its docket number is MC1235386.

Is William Orthaus authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is William Orthaus's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is William Orthaus's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 25, 2025.

What insurance does William Orthaus carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Midwest Family Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is William Orthaus located?

William Orthaus is located at 1531 160TH St, Ionia, IA, 50645. Phone: (641) 229-5327.

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