Popp Engineering INC Reviews — Safety Record, DOT 2315365

45/100

✗ Do Not Tender

No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.

Popp Engineering INC

DOT 2315365 · Ames, IA

Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM

✗Authorized for hire?

✗Active insurance?

✗Safety record clean?

✓No fraud flags?

✓No prior revocations?

Carrier Summary

Popp Engineering INC (DOT 2315365) is a Iowa-based interstate carrier headquartered in Ames, IA. As of June 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 4 risk signals on this carrier, including: unsafe driving violation on record; driver qualification violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM.

Data last synced: June 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM

FMCSA Public Record

Popp Engineering INC

DOT Number2315365

MC Number—

Street2710 FORD ST

City / StateAmes, IA 50010

Phone5152326118

Operation typeInterstate

HazmatNot authorized

Authority age13 yr 12 mo

MCS-150 filed04/09/2024

Company officerJohn Kelly

Power units4

Total drivers6

Authority Status

Common (for-hire)—

Contract (for-hire)—

Broker—

FMCSA SAFER System →FMCSA Safety Scores →

TruckGraph Intelligence

Risk Signals

●Unsafe driving violation on record

●Driver qualification violation on record

●No active insurance filing on record

●Required MCS-150 compliance filing overdue

✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear

Connection Chain

DOT nullShared insurer

Revoked

OOS rate 100.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average

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Power Units

Fleet

Drivers

Total

Inspections

On record

Crashes

On record

OOS Rate

100.0%

↑ Avg 22.26%

Authority Age

13 yr 12 mo

Since 2012

Violation Categories — Last 24 Months

Hours of Service

3 insp (100%)· 1 viol

Unsafe Driving

3 insp (100%)· 1 viol

Driver Fitness

3 insp (100%)· 1 viol

Vehicle Maintenance

3 insp (100%)· 3 viol

Controlled Substances

3 insp (100%)

Inspection History

3 total · OOS rate 100.0%

Date	State	Level	Driver OOS	Vehicle OOS	Result
10/21/2024	SD	I	1	1	OOS
6/18/2025	IA	II	0	1	OOS
7/9/2025	SD	I	0	1	OOS

Crash History

0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status

⚠ No active insurance filing on record

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Location

2710 FORD ST, Ames, IA, 50010 · Open in Maps →

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Authority Timeline

Authority GrantedJun 2012

FMCSA issued operating authority

Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent

USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

Important Legal Notice

Data sourced from FMCSA public records and TruckGraph independent analysis. This is not legal advice, not a guarantee of carrier safety, and not a compliance certification. Verify through official FMCSA sources before tendering. Last synced: June 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Popp Engineering INC authorized to operate?

Popp Engineering INC'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 Popp Engineering INC's safety record?

Popp Engineering INC has 3 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Popp Engineering INC operate?

Popp Engineering INC operates 4 power units with approximately 6 drivers.

Is Popp Engineering INC insured?

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

Has Popp Engineering INC had any risk indicators?

Popp Engineering INC has a risk score of 45/100 (High Risk) with 4 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Popp Engineering INC?

Popp Engineering INC's DOT number is 2315365. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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