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Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 358504 · MC-285324 · Updated Jun 30, 2026
POTTHOFF FOODS COMPANY INC
11 power unitsavg 5.3 yrRegional · 5 statesDES MOINES, IA86/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-285324 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
11Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.3Avg age (yr)
2019–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 30, 2026
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration3737 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.3 yr
Model years 2019–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
37 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1989 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
POTTHOFF FOODS COMPANY INC (USDOT 358504) has a Vektor safety score of 86/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 30, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 16, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 30, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier received 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 30, 2026.
It reports 11 power units and 11 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 20, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is POTTHOFF FOODS COMPANY INC's USDOT number?
POTTHOFF FOODS COMPANY INC's USDOT number is 358504, and its motor carrier number is MC-285324.
Is POTTHOFF FOODS COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 30, 2026, POTTHOFF FOODS COMPANY INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is POTTHOFF FOODS COMPANY INC's safety record?
POTTHOFF FOODS COMPANY INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 12 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).
How big is POTTHOFF FOODS COMPANY INC's fleet?
POTTHOFF FOODS COMPANY INC operates 11 power units and 11 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is POTTHOFF FOODS COMPANY INC based?
POTTHOFF FOODS COMPANY INC is based in DES MOINES, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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