Beer Transportation INC Safety Record
DOT# 956631 · Council Bluffs, IA 51501 · 7123287235
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/22/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Beer Transportation INC (DOT# 956631) in Council Bluffs, Iowa has 147 inspections on record with 164 violations and a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 7 crashes. Safety grade: B. Inactive 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 · 164 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | MO | 3 | 0 |
| 03/08/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/02/2026 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/18/2026 | AR | 0 | 0 |
| 01/09/2026 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 01/07/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/04/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/31/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/31/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 7 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-OCT-25 | NJ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15-NOV-25 | OH | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 06-NOV-24 | OH | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 05-MAY-25 | CT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-APR-25 | IN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 04-FEB-26 | TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04-DEC-24 | PA | 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 | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000 |
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.