ARO INC

DOT 1075537 MC 491814 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
2 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
1 units

Drivers: 1

Trailers: 1 (1 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

4436 104TH STREET #4, URBANDALE, IA, 50322

Phone Number

(515) 276-6549

Mailing Address

4436 104TH STREET #4, URBANDALE, IA, 50322

Cell Phone

(515) 528-4940

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(515) 276-6549

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
22 years

Contract Carrier

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Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2016-03-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-03-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-02-12 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2010-02-22 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2009-07-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-07-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-05-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-04-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-07-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2007-07-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-07-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2004-08-04 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC491814 2010-02-22

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2026-03-28 BIPD/Primary GAT0006993 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … - - ACTIVE
2017-03-08 BIPD/Primary MCP22815A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2026-03-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-03-28 BIPD/Primary MCP22815A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2017-03-08 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-03-03 BIPD PL199522316 $750,000 OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, I… 2016-04-01 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2013-09-17 BIPD/Primary WN132796 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2015-03-03 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-02-11 BIPD/Primary CA 2060832 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANC… 2013-09-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-07-14 CARGO TN653385 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2010-02-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-06-16 BIPD/Primary 475415 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2009-07-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-04-16 CARGO 475415 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2009-06-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-07-14 BIPD/Primary 475415 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2009-04-16 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-07-14 CARGO 475375 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2008-07-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-07-14 CARGO 456860 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2007-07-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-01-04 BIPD/Primary 456790 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2006-07-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-07-14 BIPD/Primary 456790 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2006-01-04 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-07-29 CARGO TN432136 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-07-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-07-14 CARGO TN432136 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2004-07-29 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

2 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

2 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 2 Last inspection: Apr 28, 2026 Total crashes: 0

FMCSA Inspection Records (2 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Apr 28, 2026

000P151WGZ

2 viol.
Level 3 IA VOLV 4V4BC9EH...

Sep 26, 2023

000TT3B01Q

3 viol.
Level 3 IA VOLV 4V4NC9EJ...
Total Inspections

2

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

2

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records

Detailed accident history and severity information

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No accident records found in the available data source

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

1

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

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Inspections

Based on reported mileage

2
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

1
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

1

1 owned

Trailers

1

1 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

1

CDL Drivers: 1
Interstate: 1
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

2

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 1
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Fresh Produce Meat Refrigerated Beverages

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

1

Power Units

1

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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