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DOT 1785785Last checked 8h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
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DOT 1785785Red Oak, IA

Brian Vanmeter

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateRed Oak, IA 51566

Brian Vanmeter has a fleet of 3 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameBrian Vanmeter
DBA
DOT #1785785
MC #
CityRed Oak
StateIowa
ZIP51566
Authority age17 yr 11 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed11/01/2012
Company officerBrian Vanmeter
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
3
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
No inspections
Authority Age
17 yr 11 mo
Since 2008

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

1334 F AVE, Red Oak, IA, 51566

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedJun 2008
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Brian Vanmeter

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Brian Vanmeter authorized to operate?

Brian Vanmeter's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Brian Vanmeter's safety record?

Brian Vanmeter does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Brian Vanmeter operate?

Brian Vanmeter operates 3 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Brian Vanmeter insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Brian Vanmeter had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Brian Vanmeter as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Brian Vanmeter?

Brian Vanmeter's DOT number is 1785785. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Brian Vanmeter Safety Record, DOT 1785785. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1785785
MLA
"Brian Vanmeter Safety Record, DOT 1785785." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1785785
Chicago
"Brian Vanmeter Safety Record, DOT 1785785." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1785785
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