What is Red Giant Oil's safety grade?

Red Giant Oil 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 Red Giant Oil have?

Red Giant Oil has 7 inspections on record with a 0.0% 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 3 violations.

Has Red Giant Oil been involved in any crashes?

Red Giant Oil has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Red Giant Oil have active authority and insurance?

Red Giant Oil has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

Red Giant Oil Safety Record

DOT# 53312 · Council Bluffs, IA 51503-6873 · 8172021085

Legal name: Red Giant Oil Company LLC

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

Last inspected 07/25/2025

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, Red Giant Oil (DOT# 53312) in Council Bluffs, Iowa has 7 inspections on record with 3 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

7 Inspections

0.0% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

12 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 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 7) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 7) National: 6.4%

65% OOS rate better than 65% of carriers in Iowa

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

Violation Categories · 3 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.

3 total violations across 7 inspections

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Inspection History · 7 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 6 states: IL, MN, MO, NE, OK, TX

Level 1: 1 (14%) Level 2: 2 (29%) Level 3: 4 (57%)

Date	State	Level
07/25/2025	MO	1
06/16/2025	NE	3
05/27/2025	IL	3
08/22/2024	TX	2
04/24/2024	MN	3
01/03/2024	OK	2
12/13/2023	MN	3

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 MC633850

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	Ace American Insurance Company	$5,000	06/01/2022

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 12

Drivers 9

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 06/01/1974

MCS-150 Filed 20250715 0

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 657,414

Address 1701 S 3rd St, Council Bluffs, IA 51503-6873