Nexus Cooperative
USDOT 299549 · MC-726863 · Charles City, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Nexus Cooperative (dba Nexus) is a corporation based in Charles City, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 157 power units and 150 drivers, which ranks it #44 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 17 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 60.0% of vehicle inspections and 5.9% 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 no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, chemicals.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Nexus Cooperative |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Nexus |
| USDOT number | 299549 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-726863 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1001 Blunt Parkway, Charles City, IA 50616 |
| Phone | (641) 715-1203 |
| First registered | Aug 17, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 4, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 299549.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 59 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 75 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.96 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.3 trailers per tractor.
- 909,166 miles reported for 2024 – about 5,791 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 150 CDL drivers; 50 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 100 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 Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Nexus Cooperative | 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 | 60.0% | 18.8% | 19.3% | 219% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.9% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 125% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.5 | 4.7 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 17 | 17 with a driver check, 5 with a vehicle check, 27 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Iowa carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Peterson Contractors Inc USDOT 260974 | Reinbeck | 432 | 344 | 88 | 39.0% | 13 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Nexus Cooperative?
Nexus Cooperative is registered with USDOT number 299549 and operating authority MC-726863.
How many trucks does Nexus Cooperative have?
It reports 157 power units (59 tractors, 90 straight trucks) and 75 trailers, with 150 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 4, 2024).
Where is Nexus Cooperative located?
Its registered physical address is in Charles City, Iowa 50616.
What is the out-of-service rate of Nexus Cooperative?
Over 24 months, 60.0% of vehicle inspections and 5.9% 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.