LESTER SCHIPPER

DOT 1717627 MC 629934 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
3 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 66.67% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
1 units

Drivers: 1

Trailers: 1 (1 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond
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Company Details

Physical Address

28383 IVY AVE, APLINGTON, IA, 50604-9660

Phone Number

(319) 415-3404

Mailing Address

28383 IVY AVE, APLINGTON, IA, 50604-9660

Cell Phone

(319) 415-3404

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

Not reported by FMCSA

Operational Classification

PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
18 yrs, 5 mo

Contract Carrier

Broker

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2023-11-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-02-06 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2012-01-03 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2010-12-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2010-01-04 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2008-12-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC629934 2012-01-03
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC629934 2010-01-04

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

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

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
2016-12-28 BIPD/Primary 0000807476 $750,000 GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE C… - - ACTIVE
2014-02-01 BIPD/Primary CA 8371560 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANC… 2016-12-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-01-26 CARGO CA 8371560 $750,000 CLASSIC INSURANCE CO 2013-02-22 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-01-06 BIPD/Primary CA 8371560 $750,000 CLASSIC INSURANCE CO 2014-02-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-12-28 BIPD/Primary OPO0035105 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2011-12-28 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-03-30 CARGO OPO0032306 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2010-12-28 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-12-28 BIPD/Primary OPO0032306 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2010-12-28 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-12-28 BIPD/Primary CTO0117939 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2008-12-28 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-12-28 BIPD/Primary OPO0027735 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2009-12-28 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-11-13 BIPD/Primary CTO0117939 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2008-12-28 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-12-28 BIPD/Primary CTO0117939 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2008-11-13 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-12-28 CARGO OPO0024619 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2008-12-28 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

66.67%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

3 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

1 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 3 Last inspection: Feb 21, 2025 Total crashes: 2

FMCSA Inspection Records (3 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Total Inspections

3

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

3

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (2 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

1

Total Crashes

2

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

6

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 2

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

3
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

1

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

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Grain/Feed Dry Bulk Farm Supplies

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

Not reported by FMCSA

Classification Categories

PRIVATE PROPERTY AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

1

Power Units

1

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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