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Carrier profile · USDOT 679136 · MC-1049241 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Van Meter Inc
148 power unitsavg 4.6 yrMulti-region · 13 statesCEDAR RAPIDS, IA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1049241 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
148Power units
45 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.6Avg age (yr)
2011–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
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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 1997.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 104 inspections.
USDOT registration2929 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo15.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.6 yr
Model years 2011–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
29 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
VAN METER INC (USDOT 679136) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 1, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 15.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 69 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 38 vehicle-level and 69 driver-level — across 13 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 148 power units and 187 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 7, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is VAN METER INC's USDOT number?
VAN METER INC's USDOT number is 679136, and its motor carrier number is MC-1049241.
Is VAN METER INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, VAN METER INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is VAN METER INC's safety record?
VAN METER INC has a 15.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 104 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is VAN METER INC's fleet?
VAN METER INC operates 148 power units and 187 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is VAN METER INC based?
VAN METER INC is based in CEDAR RAPIDS, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 13 states.
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