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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 173423 · MC222454 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Z Line LTD

Tama, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, Hay+7 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (641) 484-6211
30
Power units
27
Drivers
37
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
2.8M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
72
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Broker surety bond not on file: Brokers must keep a $75,000 BMC-84/85 bond or trust fund. Vehicle OOS above average: 25.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance0/20
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
25.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 3 of 12 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 37 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.18 per 1M mi
Total inspections
37
Driver inspections
37
Vehicle inspections
12
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2011)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC222454
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Required, not on file

Filings on record

  1. Jul 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
30
Power units
30
Trucks
30
Tractors owned
75
Trailers owned
27
Drivers
27
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionBuilding Materials
Annual mileage
2,784,306 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
173423
MC / docket
MC-222454
Legal name
Z Line LTD
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Sep 10, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
27 (27)
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 Z Line LTD's USDOT number?

Z Line LTD's USDOT number is 173423 and its docket number is MC222454.

Is Z Line LTD authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Z Line LTD's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 37 roadside inspections, a 25.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Z Line LTD's fleet?

30 power units and 27 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 10, 2026.

What insurance does Z Line LTD carry?

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

Where is Z Line LTD located?

Z Line LTD is located at 2095 Business Highway 30, Tama, IA, 52339. Phone: (641) 484-6211.

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