Eldon C Stutsman Inc
USDOT 98114 · MC-202579 · Hills, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Eldon C Stutsman Inc is a corporation based in Hills, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 76 power units and 120 drivers, which ranks it #85 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 31 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 11.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 2.6 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, building materials, liquids / gases, livestock, grain, feed, hay, garbage / refuse, chemicals and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Eldon C Stutsman Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 98114 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-202579 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 121 Lassie Street, Hills, IA 52235 |
| Phone | (319) 679-2281 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 98114.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 57 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 79 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.58 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 4.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 1,641,445 miles reported for 2025 – about 21,598 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 86 CDL drivers; 103 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Eldon C Stutsman Inc | 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 | 11.1% | 20.5% | 19.3% | 46% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 45% lower than average |
| Inspections | 31 | 31 with a driver check, 9 with a vehicle check, 18 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 17, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HFC Inc of Sidney Iowa USDOT 1062576 | Glenwood | 70 | 65 | 186 | 13.2% | 8 |
| Peterson Transportation Inc USDOT 719279 | Manson | 73 | 72 | 138 | 31.7% | 9 |
| Liebe Trucking Inc USDOT 562776 | Cedar Rapids | 86 | 58 | 56 | 42.9% | 1 |
| MDN Freight Inc USDOT 3205071 | Davenport | 75 | 75 | 293 | 29.1% | 15 |
| Simon's Trucking Inc USDOT 164492 | Farley | 129 | 100 | 132 | 5.5% | 3 |
| Anthony P & L Inc USDOT 920076 | Le Mars | 75 | 60 | 122 | 17.9% | 7 |
Other carriers near Hills
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manatt's Inc USDOT 87392 | Brooklyn | 792 | 381 | 24 | 28.6% | 8 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Eldon C Stutsman Inc?
Eldon C Stutsman Inc is registered with USDOT number 98114 and operating authority MC-202579.
How many trucks does Eldon C Stutsman Inc have?
It reports 76 power units (19 tractors, 57 straight trucks) and 79 trailers, with 120 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 8, 2025).
Where is Eldon C Stutsman Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Hills, Iowa 52235.
What is the out-of-service rate of Eldon C Stutsman Inc?
Over 24 months, 11.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.