Peterson Transportation Inc
USDOT 719279 · MC-330805 · Manson, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Peterson Transportation Inc (dba Pti) is a corporation based in Manson, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 73 power units and 72 drivers, which ranks it #95 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 138 times – about 1.9 inspections per power unit. 31.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% 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 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 12.3 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, commodities dry bulk and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Peterson Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Pti |
| USDOT number | 719279 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-330805 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1950 Tabor Avenue, Manson, IA 50563 |
| Phone | (712) 469-2303 |
| First registered | Dec 12, 1997 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 719279.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 61 | 12 | 0 |
| Trailers | 182 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.99 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 5,419,048 miles reported for 2025 – about 74,234 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 95% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 60 CDL drivers; 64 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 8 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 | Peterson Transportation Inc | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 31.7% | 20.5% | 19.3% | 55% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.7% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 78% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 12.3 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 159% higher than average |
| Inspections | 138 | 138 with a driver check, 63 with a vehicle check, 78 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 23, 2009) | |||
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Rathje Construction Company USDOT 723340 | Marion | 73 | 81 | 20 | 57.1% | 0 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Peterson Transportation Inc?
Peterson Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 719279 and operating authority MC-330805.
How many trucks does Peterson Transportation Inc have?
It reports 73 power units (73 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 182 trailers, with 72 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 7, 2026).
Where is Peterson Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Manson, Iowa 50563.
What is the out-of-service rate of Peterson Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 31.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% 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.