Meier Towing Service INC Safety Record
DOT# 215332 · Sioux City, IA 51106 · 7122580609
Average safety record — scored 35/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 12/10/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 35/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Meier Towing Service INC (DOT# 215332) in Sioux City, Iowa has 18 inspections on record with 36 violations and a 61.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Inactive 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 · 36 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 · 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2025 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| 11/14/2025 | SD | 1 | 0 |
| 11/06/2025 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 07/28/2025 | IA | 4 | 0 |
| 07/09/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 06/23/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 05/15/2025 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| 03/13/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/31/2024 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11/2024 | SD | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-FEB-25 | IA | 0 | 0 | 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 | Pioneer Specialty Insurance Company | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Universal Underwriters Insurance Co. | N/A |
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.