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Carrier profile · USDOT 521892 · MC-437573 · Updated 06/13/2026

V & L BAUER LLC

13 power unitsavg 9.3 yrRegional · 7 statesPATON, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-437573 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Verified linksbauerbuiltmfg.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
13Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.3Avg age (yr)
1999–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(515) 968-4179Email dispatchwalkerangela@bauerbuiltmfg.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority33 yr active
since 1993
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

13 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.3 yr

Model years 1999–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

33 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 33-yr authority, 50% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is V & L BAUER LLC safe to work with?

Is V & L BAUER LLC safe to load? V & L BAUER LLC (USDOT 521892, MC-437573) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in PATON, IA, operating 13 power units and 11 drivers. Operating authority has been active 33 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 23 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Conditional. Vektor rates it review before loading (80/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. 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 V & L BAUER LLC's USDOT number?

V & L BAUER LLC's USDOT number is 521892, and its motor carrier number is MC-437573.

Is V & L BAUER LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, V & L BAUER LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is V & L BAUER LLC's safety record?

V & L BAUER LLC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 23 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).

How big is V & L BAUER LLC's fleet?

V & L BAUER LLC operates 13 power units and 11 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is V & L BAUER LLC based?

V & L BAUER LLC is based in PATON, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.