Van Wyk Inc
USDOT 69971 · MC-146814 · Sheldon, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Van Wyk Inc is a corporation based in Sheldon, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 222 power units and 221 drivers, which ranks it #33 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 335 times – about 1.5 inspections per power unit. 10.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% 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 19 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (11 injuries, 2 fatalities, 19 tow-away), or 8.6 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, building materials, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Van Wyk Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 69971 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-146814 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1901 S 2Nd Ave, Sheldon, IA 51201 |
| Phone | (712) 324-4687 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 69971.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 207 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 370 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 25,506,654 miles reported for 2025 – about 114,895 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 221 CDL drivers; 221 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 Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Van Wyk Inc | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.7% | 18.8% | 19.3% | 43% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 54% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.6 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 91% higher than average |
| Inspections | 335 | 335 with a driver check, 112 with a vehicle check, 141 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 21, 2003) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Iowa
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Iowa carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niece Trucking Inc USDOT 638655 | Des Moines | 194 | 202 | 95 | 13.2% | 15 |
| Monson & Sons Inc USDOT 1281660 | Britt | 175 | 165 | 186 | 23.8% | 10 |
| Green Products Company USDOT 171388 | Conrad | 112 | 58 | 74 | 18.5% | 6 |
| Don Hummer Trucking Corporation USDOT 307512 | Cedar Rapids | 295 | 285 | 471 | 13.4% | 31 |
| Perishable Distributors of Iowa Ltd USDOT 265725 | Ankeny | 175 | 187 | 142 | 37.5% | 6 |
| Simon's Trucking Inc USDOT 164492 | Farley | 129 | 100 | 132 | 5.5% | 3 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Van Wyk Inc?
Van Wyk Inc is registered with USDOT number 69971 and operating authority MC-146814.
How many trucks does Van Wyk Inc have?
It reports 222 power units (209 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 370 trailers, with 221 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 27, 2026).
Where is Van Wyk Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Sheldon, Iowa 51201.
What is the out-of-service rate of Van Wyk Inc?
Over 24 months, 10.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% 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.