Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
7 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 645419 · MC-304224 · Updated 06/13/2026
TUGBOAT TRANSPORTATION LLC
7 power unitsavg 5.5 yrMulti-region · 13 statesBONAPARTE, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-304224 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.5Avg age (yr)
2016–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 1996.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 30 inspections.
USDOT registration3030 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo16.716.7 %
▼ 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
5.5 yr
Model years 2016–2024 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
30 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is TUGBOAT TRANSPORTATION LLC safe to work with?
Is TUGBOAT TRANSPORTATION LLC safe to load? TUGBOAT TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 645419, MC-304224) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in BONAPARTE, IA, operating 7 power units and 6 drivers. Operating authority has been active 30 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 30 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 16.7% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked
What is TUGBOAT TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number?
TUGBOAT TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number is 645419, and its motor carrier number is MC-304224.
Is TUGBOAT TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, TUGBOAT TRANSPORTATION LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TUGBOAT TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety record?
TUGBOAT TRANSPORTATION LLC has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 30 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is TUGBOAT TRANSPORTATION LLC's fleet?
TUGBOAT TRANSPORTATION LLC operates 7 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TUGBOAT TRANSPORTATION LLC based?
TUGBOAT TRANSPORTATION LLC is based in BONAPARTE, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 13 states.
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