Van Wall Equipment Inc
USDOT 227424 · MC-542213 · Perry, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Van Wall Equipment Inc (dba The Van Wall Group) is a corporation based in Perry, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 88 power units and 68 drivers, which ranks it #67 by fleet size among 165 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Iowa. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 18 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 10.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are general freight, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, building materials, machinery, large objects, livestock, grain, feed, hay, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Van Wall Equipment Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | The Van Wall Group |
| USDOT number | 227424 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-542213 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 22728 141St Drive, Perry, IA 50220 |
| Phone | (515) 465-5681 |
| First registered | Jan 24, 1983 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 227424.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 78 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 40 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.77 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 620,490 miles reported for 2025 – about 7,051 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 99% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 31 CDL drivers; 11 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 12 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Van Wall Equipment Inc | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.0% | 20.5% | 19.3% | 51% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.8 | 4.7 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 18 | 18 with a driver check, 10 with a vehicle check, 21 BASIC violations recorded, 7 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 15, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Iowa
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Iowa carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Rathje Construction Company USDOT 723340 | Marion | 73 | 81 | 20 | 57.1% | 0 |
| Portzen Construction Inc USDOT 459139 | Dubuque | 75 | 120 | 11 | 30.0% | 0 |
| Amhof Trucking Inc USDOT 199043 | Eldridge | 90 | 82 | 79 | 20.0% | 6 |
| Liebe Trucking Inc USDOT 562776 | Cedar Rapids | 86 | 58 | 56 | 42.9% | 1 |
Other carriers near Perry
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriland FS Inc USDOT 854252 | Winterset | 529 | 521 | 154 | 10.7% | 7 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Van Wall Equipment Inc?
Van Wall Equipment Inc is registered with USDOT number 227424 and operating authority MC-542213.
How many trucks does Van Wall Equipment Inc have?
It reports 88 power units (10 tractors, 78 straight trucks) and 40 trailers, with 68 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 16, 2026).
Where is Van Wall Equipment Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Perry, Iowa 50220.
What is the out-of-service rate of Van Wall Equipment Inc?
Over 24 months, 10.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.