Midwest Viking INC Safety Record
DOT# 172185 · Ankeny, IA 50021-3919 · 5159641933
Excellent safety record — scored 12/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/05/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 12/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Midwest Viking INC (DOT# 172185) in Ankeny, Iowa has 57 inspections on record with 79 violations and a 8.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
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 · 79 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 · 57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 03/05/2026 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 02/11/2026 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/30/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/10/2025 | MO | 1 | 0 |
| 11/19/2025 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| 11/10/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 10/30/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 10/21/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 09/25/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 3 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-JUN-25 | IA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12-MAR-24 | MS | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10-SEP-25 | IL | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | National Interstate Insurance Company | $1,000 |
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.