Peterson Contractors Inc
USDOT 260974 · MC-175570 · Reinbeck, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Peterson Contractors Inc is a corporation based in Reinbeck, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 432 power units and 344 drivers, which ranks it #15 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 88 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 39.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 13 tow-away), or 3.0 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Peterson Contractors Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 260974 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-175570 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 104 Blackhawk St Box a, Reinbeck, IA 50669 |
| Phone | (319) 345-2713 |
| First registered | Jun 19, 1985 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 260974.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 105 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 163 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 328 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.80 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 1,199,218 miles reported for 2024 – about 2,776 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 344 CDL drivers; 45 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 51 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Peterson Contractors Inc | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 39.0% | 18.3% | 19.3% | 113% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.0 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 28% lower than average |
| Inspections | 88 | 74 with a driver check, 41 with a vehicle check, 110 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 29, 1986) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Peterson Contractors Inc?
Peterson Contractors Inc is registered with USDOT number 260974 and operating authority MC-175570.
How many trucks does Peterson Contractors Inc have?
It reports 432 power units (163 tractors, 105 straight trucks) and 328 trailers, with 344 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 12, 2026).
Where is Peterson Contractors Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Reinbeck, Iowa 50669.
What is the out-of-service rate of Peterson Contractors Inc?
Over 24 months, 39.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
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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.