Van Meter Inc
USDOT 679136 · MC-1049241 · Cedar Rapids, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Van Meter Inc is a individual based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 229 power units and 210 drivers, which ranks it #32 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 71 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 17.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 0.4 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, building materials, commodities dry bulk, utilities, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Van Meter Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 679136 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1049241 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Physical address | 850 32Nd Ave Sw, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 |
| Phone | (651) 769-8087 |
| First registered | Mar 4, 1997 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 679136.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 35 | 82 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Trailers | 63 | 11 | 0 |
- 0.92 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 5,300,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 23,144 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 44% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 125 CDL drivers; 102 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 108 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 | Van Meter Inc | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 17.9% | 18.8% | 19.3% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 90% lower than average |
| Inspections | 71 | 71 with a driver check, 39 with a vehicle check, 33 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: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Van Meter Inc?
Van Meter Inc is registered with USDOT number 679136 and operating authority MC-1049241.
How many trucks does Van Meter Inc have?
It reports 229 power units (31 tractors, 117 straight trucks) and 74 trailers, with 210 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 27, 2026).
Where is Van Meter Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404.
What is the out-of-service rate of Van Meter Inc?
Over 24 months, 17.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.