Bettendorf Enterprises Inc
USDOT 161866 · MC-685487 · Arcata, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Bettendorf Enterprises Inc (dba Bettendorf Trucking) is a corporation based in Arcata, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 173 power units and 185 drivers, which ranks it #131 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 283 times – about 1.6 inspections per power unit. 24.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 11 tow-away), or 6.4 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, grain, feed, hay, garbage / refuse, commodities dry bulk and more.
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| Legal name | Bettendorf Enterprises Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Bettendorf Trucking |
| USDOT number | 161866 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-685487 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 4545 W End Rd, Arcata, CA 95521 |
| Phone | (707) 822-8271 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 161866.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 173 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 412 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.07 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 12,256,046 miles reported for 2025 – about 70,844 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 185 CDL drivers; 185 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | Bettendorf Enterprises Inc | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.8% | 18.8% | 13.6% | 32% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 86% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.4 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 42% higher than average |
| Inspections | 283 | 283 with a driver check, 242 with a vehicle check, 226 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 26, 2011) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Bettendorf Enterprises Inc?
Bettendorf Enterprises Inc is registered with USDOT number 161866 and operating authority MC-685487.
How many trucks does Bettendorf Enterprises Inc have?
It reports 173 power units (173 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 412 trailers, with 185 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 9, 2026).
Where is Bettendorf Enterprises Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Arcata, California 95521.
What is the out-of-service rate of Bettendorf Enterprises Inc?
Over 24 months, 24.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.