Emco Transportation LLC Safety Record
DOT# 2823264 · Waterloo, IA 50703 · 3192749909
Average safety record — scored 37/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/23/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 37/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Emco Transportation LLC (DOT# 2823264) in Waterloo, Iowa has 183 inspections on record with 266 violations and a 25.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 7 crashes. Safety grade: C. 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 · 266 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 · 100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/23/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 03/19/2026 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 03/05/2026 | TN | 1 | 0 |
| 02/16/2026 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 01/26/2026 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/20/2026 | TN | 2 | 0 |
| 01/13/2026 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/07/2026 | IA | 2 | 0 |
| 01/04/2026 | AR | 1 | 1 |
| 12/31/2025 | TN | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 7 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27-SEP-24 | OK | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27-MAR-24 | AZ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27-FEB-25 | OH | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 19-DEC-24 | IA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11-JUN-24 | OK | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 06-DEC-24 | IN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 02-OCT-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 | Ms Transverse Insurance Company | $750 |
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.