What is Baker Group's safety grade?

Baker Group has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Baker Group have?

Baker Group has 13 inspections on record with a 15.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 15 violations.

Has Baker Group been involved in any crashes?

Baker Group has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Baker Group have active authority and insurance?

Baker Group has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Baker Group Safety Record

DOT# 2386221 · Ankeny, IA 50021 · 5152624000

Legal name: Baker Mechanical INC

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 10/06/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Baker Group (DOT# 2386221) in Ankeny, Iowa has 13 inspections on record with 15 violations and a 15.4% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

13 Inspections

15.4% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

14 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 15.4%

Carrier: 15.4% (2 of 13) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 13) National: 6.4%

39% OOS rate better than 39% of carriers in Iowa

35% crash rate better than 35% of carriers in Iowa

Violation Categories · 15 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.

15 total violations across 13 inspections

2 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (13%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Inspection History · 13 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.

Inspected across 2 states: IA, IL

Level 1: 6 (46%) Level 2: 3 (23%) Level 3: 4 (31%)

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
10/06/2025	IA	1	0
06/02/2025	IA	3	0
04/08/2025	IA	3	0
06/26/2024	IL	2	0
06/20/2024	IA	3	0
05/16/2024	IA	1	0
02/28/2024	IA	1	1
12/22/2023	IA	3	0
09/28/2023	IA	2	1
08/30/2023	IA	2	0
08/21/2023	IA	1	0
07/10/2023	IA	1	0
04/10/2023	IA	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.

MC/MX Number MC103452

Common Authority N

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Zurich American Insurance Company	$750	10/01/2017

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.

Power Units 14

Drivers 16

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat Yes

Operating Since 03/12/2013

MCS-150 Filed 20250328 0

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 243,279

Address 1600 Se Corporate Woods Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021