Argee Transport Co Safety Record

DOT# 73644 · Des Moines, IA 50313 · 5152628044

A

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

Last inspected 01/14/2026

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

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, Argee Transport Co (DOT# 73644) in Des Moines, Iowa has 51 inspections on record with 29 violations and a 9.8% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

51 Inspections
9.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
14 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 9.8%
Carrier: 9.8% (5 of 51) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.0%
Carrier: 2.0% (1 of 51) National: 6.4%
53% OOS rate better than 53% 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.

29 total violations across 51 inspections
6 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (21%)
Vehicle Maintenance
9
Unsafe Driving
15
Hours of Service
4
Driver Fitness
1

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 12 states
Level 1: 2 (4%) Level 2: 35 (69%) Level 3: 14 (27%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/14/2026 SD 3 0 0
12/04/2025 MO 2 0 0
10/03/2025 IA 3 0 0
09/30/2025 IA 3 0 0
08/24/2025 IA 3 0 0
08/22/2025 MO 2 1 0
08/13/2025 NE 3 0 0
08/13/2025 NE 3 0 0
08/13/2025 NE 3 0 0
06/12/2025 TX 2 1 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 MC178459
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. $1,000 04/01/2005
CARGO Agcs Marine Insurance Company N/A 04/01/2010
SURETY Continental Casualty Co. N/A 10/01/2013

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 14
Drivers 26
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20240328 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,026,981
Address 1987 Ne 54th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313