Cha Enterprises LLC Safety Record

DOT# 4312677 · Ottumwa, IA 52501 · 6302771842

C

Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 10/06/2025

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Cha Enterprises LLC (DOT# 4312677) in Ottumwa, Iowa has 9 inspections on record with 31 violations and a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

9 Inspections
33.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
1 Power Units

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 33.3%
Carrier: 33.3% (3 of 9) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 22.2%
Carrier: 22.2% (2 of 9) National: 6.4%
15% OOS rate better than 15% of carriers in Iowa
35% crash rate better than 35% of carriers in Iowa

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.

31 total violations across 9 inspections
5 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (16%)
Vehicle Maintenance
18
Unsafe Driving
3
Hours of Service
6
Driver Fitness
1
Other
3

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: IA, KS, MO, SD, WI
Level 1: 4 (44%) Level 2: 4 (44%) Level 3: 1 (11%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
10/06/2025 KS 2 0 1
10/01/2025 WI 1 0 0
09/17/2025 IA 2 0 0
08/08/2025 SD 1 2 0
06/13/2025 IA 3 0 1
04/11/2025 MO 1 1 0
01/28/2025 IA 2 0 0
01/15/2025 IA 1 0 0
12/30/2024 IA 2 0 0

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 MC1681233
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Progressive Northern Insurance Company $1,000 03/24/2025

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 1
Drivers 2
Fleet Size Owner-Operator
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 10/22/2024
MCS-150 Filed 20250728 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 20,000
Address 413 S Ward St, Ottumwa, IA 52501