Van Meter INC

USDOT 679136 · MC1049241 · Cedar Rapids, IA
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Company snapshot
Legal name
Van Meter INC
USDOT number
679136
MC docket
MC1049241
Physical address
850 32nd Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52404-3913
Power units
229
Drivers
187
Operation
Interstate
Operating radius
Interstate 100+ mi
Cargo
General Freight, Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls, Building Materials, Commodities Dry Bulk, Utility, Construction
Operation class
Authorized For-Hire, Private Property
Last MCS-150 filing
Aug 7, 2025
Operating authority
Common authority
Active
Contract authority (as of 5/2026)
Active
Broker authority
Not held
Authority granted
Mar 4, 1997
MCSIP step
0
Insurance on file
Insurer (writing paper)
Zurich
Filing form
BMC-91X
Coverage amount
$750,000
BI/PD on file
$750,000
Estimated renewal window
Q1 2027

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Safety record
FMCSA safety rating
Not rated
Roadside inspections (24 mo)
69
Out-of-service inspections
7
Inspections with violations
32
Crashes (24 mo)
1
BASICs with acute/critical violations
0
SMS population
Interstate
Common questions

Is Van Meter INC insured?

Yes. Van Meter INC (USDOT 679136) has active BI/PD liability insurance on file with FMCSA, currently written by Zurich, with $750,000 in coverage on the filing.

What insurance company does Van Meter INC use?

Van Meter INC's current BI/PD filing is written by Zurich. Insurer changes show up in the daily-refreshed federal filing record.

What is Van Meter INC's MC number?

Van Meter INC's FMCSA docket is MC1049241, paired with USDOT 679136.

Is Van Meter INC safe to work with?

Van Meter INC's FMCSA safety rating is not rated (most carriers never receive one), with 69 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, 1 recorded crashes, 0 of the five public BASICs carrying an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation. The full inspection-level record is on this page.

When does Van Meter INC's insurance renew?

Based on its filing history, Van Meter INC's BI/PD policy is estimated to renew in Q1 2027. The exact estimated X-date, with alerts when it changes, is in Market Tracker. Unlock USDOT 679136’s exact X-date →

How many trucks does Van Meter INC operate?

Van Meter INC reports 229 power units and 187 drivers in its latest MCS-150 census filing.

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