Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
175 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile
Perishable Distributors of Iowa Ltd
- USDOT
- 265725
- MC
- 213495
DBA PDI
Inspected in 14 jurisdictionsANKENY, IA
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
175Reported power
80 seen in inspections
117Trailers seen
Inspection records
5.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.37.5% of vehicle inspections out of service · Fatal crash on record
Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
175Reported power
80 seen in inspections
117Trailers seen
Inspection records
5.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
5.1 yr
Model years 1997–2026. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
41 yr registered
USDOT record added in 1985. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD (USDOT 265725) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from EMC PROPERTY AND CASUALTY COMPANY effective Sep 27, 2018 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 37.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier received 138 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 56 vehicle-level and 138 driver-level — across 14 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier has 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It reports 175 power units and 187 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 7, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 10, 1987 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 12, 2026.
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What is PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD's USDOT number?
PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD's USDOT number is 265725, and its motor carrier number is MC-213495.
Is PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 12, 2026. PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: None; Contract: Active; Broker: Active.
What is PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD's safety record?
PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD has a 37.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 227 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD's fleet?
PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD operates 175 power units and 187 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD based?
PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD is based in ANKENY, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 14 jurisdictions.