Fleet typeIdentity
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Carrier profile · USDOT 679136 · MC-1049241 ·
Van Meter Inc
148 power unitsavg 4.6 yrMulti-region · 13 statesCEDAR RAPIDS, IA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1049241 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
148Power units
45 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.6Avg age (yr)
2011–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 30 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1997.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 104 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.6 yr
Model years 2011–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
29 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
1 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
VAN METER INC (USDOT 679136) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 1, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 68 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 37 vehicle-level and 68 driver-level — across 13 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 148 power units and 187 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 7, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is VAN METER INC's USDOT number?
VAN METER INC's USDOT number is 679136, and its motor carrier number is MC-1049241.
Is VAN METER INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. VAN METER INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is VAN METER INC's safety record?
VAN METER INC has a 16.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 104 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is VAN METER INC's fleet?
VAN METER INC operates 148 power units and 187 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is VAN METER INC based?
VAN METER INC is based in CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 13 states.
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