What is R & a Transfer INC's safety grade?

R & a Transfer INC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of C. 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 R & a Transfer INC have?

R & a Transfer INC has 7 inspections on record with a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 28.6% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 18 violations.

Has R & a Transfer INC been involved in any crashes?

R & a Transfer INC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does R & a Transfer INC have active authority and insurance?

R & a Transfer INC has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

R & a Transfer INC Safety Record

DOT# 641881 · Carroll, IA 51401 · 7122929080

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

Last inspected 10/24/2025

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points

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, R & a Transfer INC (DOT# 641881) in Carroll, Iowa has 7 inspections on record with 18 violations and a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Inactive common authority.

7 Inspections

28.6% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

2 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 28.6%

Carrier: 28.6% (2 of 7) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 28.6%

Carrier: 28.6% (2 of 7) National: 6.4%

19% OOS rate better than 19% of carriers in Iowa

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

Violation Categories · 18 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.

18 total violations across 7 inspections

4 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (22%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

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 4 states: IA, IL, MN, MT

Level 2: 3 (43%) Level 3: 4 (57%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS	Drv OOS
10/24/2025	IA	3	0	0
10/23/2025	IL	3	0	0
06/23/2025	MN	2	1	1
09/28/2024	IA	3	0	0
09/26/2024	MT	3	0	1
07/15/2024	IA	2	0	0
01/02/2024	IA	2	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 MC349141

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	Progressive Northern Insurance Company	$750	08/26/2025

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 2

Drivers 2

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 05/20/1996

MCS-150 Filed 20251208 2

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 118,054

Address 20186 170th Street, Carroll, IA 51401