MEERDINK INC
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Broker, Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 6
Trailers: 9 (9 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
3676 IRONWOOD AVE, ORANGE CITY, IA, 51041
Phone Number
(712) 722-0352
Mailing Address
3676 IRONWOOD AVE, ORANGE CITY, IA, 51041
Cell Phone
(712) 449-5604
Email Address
Fax Number
(712) 722-0419
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
FMCSA publishes bond status, not the filed dollar amount. All brokers must carry at least $75,000 (49 CFR 387.307).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-16 | Bond | 612419381 | N/A | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2019-05-01 | BIPD/Primary | A3304034 | $750,000 | SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2021-02-16 | SURETY | GSC0601125 | $750,000 | GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY | 2024-02-16 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2018-05-01 | BIPD/Primary | MCP39517A | $750,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 2019-05-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2016-02-16 | SURETY | 1001056635 | $750,000 | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNIT… | 2021-02-16 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-05-01 | BIPD/Primary | 48-400680-01 | $750,000 | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 2018-05-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2012-05-01 | BIPD/Primary | 0110599029 | $750,000 | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 2015-05-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2010-05-01 | BIPD/Primary | CBA 0814641 | $750,000 | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF W… | 2012-05-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2010-05-01 | CARGO | CIM 0817263 | $750,000 | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF W… | 2012-07-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2005-11-07 | CARGO | GWP29544A | $750,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 2010-06-03 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Satisfactory
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
4 inspections · 0 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
National avg: 5.51%
Below average
1 inspections · 0 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (4 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2026 | T158000046 | 3 | NE | 0 | 0 | KENWORTH M 1XKZD49X... |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 5530003405 | 3 | SD | 0 | 0 | KENWORTH 1XKYD49X... |
| Jan 16, 2025 | 000P13DLC5 | 3 | IA | 1 | 0 | KW 1XKYD49X... |
| Aug 1, 2024 | T258000021 | 3 | NE | 0 | 0 | KW 1XKZD49X... |
Apr 20, 2026
T158000046
Mar 27, 2026
5530003405
Jan 16, 2025
000P13DLC5
Aug 1, 2024
T258000021
Total Inspections
4
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
4
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (11 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2024 | NE0224028945 | NE | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Mar 26, 2021 | SD0202103922 | SD | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 31, 2017 | IA1700967133 | IA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Dec 26, 2014 | IA1400837032 | IA | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 1, 2014 | IA1400819704 | IA | Fatal | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Mar 14, 2014 | IA1400791113 | IA | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 3, 2012 | IA1200698071 | IA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| May 19, 2010 | IA2010573761 | IA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Nov 9, 2002 | IA2002057854 | IA | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 16, 2001 | IA2001048407 | IA | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
| Dec 17, 1998 | IA0008074556 | IA | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
Jun 26, 2024
NE • NE0224028945
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Mar 26, 2021
SD • SD0202103922
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 31, 2017
IA • IA1700967133
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Dec 26, 2014
IA • IA1400837032
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Oct 1, 2014
IA • IA1400819704
Fatal
1
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Mar 14, 2014
IA • IA1400791113
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Aug 3, 2012
IA • IA1200698071
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
May 19, 2010
IA • IA2010573761
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Nov 9, 2002
IA • IA2002057854
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Aug 16, 2001
IA • IA2001048407
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Dec 17, 1998
IA • IA0008074556
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
1
Injury Crashes
7
Total Crashes
11
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
No SMS violation data available
This carrier has no recorded BASIC violations
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 4 | Below Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 6 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Trailers | 9 | 1 | 0 | 9 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
6
5 owned
Trailers
9
9 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
6
Driver Inspections
1
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
6
Power Units
6
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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