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Carrier profile · USDOT 265725 · MC-213495 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
Perishable Distributors of Iowa Ltd
DBA PDI
175 power unitsavg 5.2 yrMulti-region · 14 statesANKENY, IA74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-213495 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
175Power units
89 observed · MCS-150
127Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.2Avg age (yr)
2011–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration4040 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo39.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal33
8 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.2 yr
Model years 2011–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
40 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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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 refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 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 as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 39.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 151 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 61 vehicle-level and 151 driver-level — across 14 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 175 power units and 187 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 10, 1987 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
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?
As of Jul 18, 2026, PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD's safety record?
PERISHABLE DISTRIBUTORS OF IOWA LTD has a 39.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 217 roadside inspections, with 8 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 states.
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