Karl Chevrolet INC Safety Record
DOT# 1218508 · Ankeny, IA 50021 · 5152994300
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 11/25/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Karl Chevrolet INC (DOT# 1218508) in Ankeny, Iowa has 12 inspections on record with 25 violations and a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 25 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 12 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 08/27/2025 | SD | 1 | 0 |
| 08/27/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/30/2025 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| 01/16/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 12/16/2024 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| 10/16/2024 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/17/2024 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 02/19/2024 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/20/2023 | IA | 0 | 0 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.