What is Clausen Trucking's safety grade?

Clausen Trucking 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 Clausen Trucking have?

Clausen Trucking has 12 inspections on record with a 8.3% 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 7 violations.

Has Clausen Trucking been involved in any crashes?

Clausen Trucking has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Clausen Trucking have active authority and insurance?

Clausen Trucking has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Clausen Trucking Safety Record

DOT# 256714 · Clinton, IA 52732 · 5632424995

Legal name: Clausen Supply Co

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/17/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 0/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 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, Clausen Trucking (DOT# 256714) in Clinton, Iowa has 12 inspections on record with 7 violations and a 8.3% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

12 Inspections

8.3% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

40 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 8.3%

Carrier: 8.3% (1 of 12) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 12) National: 6.4%

55% OOS rate better than 55% of carriers in Iowa

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

Violation Categories · 7 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.

7 total violations across 12 inspections

2 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (29%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

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.

Inspected across 5 states: AR, IA, IL, KY, NE

Level 2: 3 (25%) Level 3: 9 (75%)

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
03/17/2026	IA	2	0
09/27/2025	IA	3	0
05/03/2025	IA	3	0
09/25/2024	IL	2	0
09/22/2024	IA	3	0
07/24/2024	KY	3	0
07/02/2024	AR	3	0
04/26/2024	IA	3	0
10/13/2023	NE	2	1
08/15/2023	IL	3	0
06/30/2023	IL	3	0
06/12/2023	IL	3	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 MC182131

Common Authority N

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority Inactive

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Company	$750	01/08/2020

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 40

Drivers 36

Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 03/22/1985

MCS-150 Filed 20250424 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,471,828

Address 2100 so 21st St Suite A, Clinton, IA 52732