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Carrier Profile · DOT 2928600

Tom

DBA: Jt Berns

Private Carrier · Not For HireElkader, IA 52043-8049
Updated 2026-05-30T06:33:49.917Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Tom has a fleet of 2 power units and 3 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 1 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameTom
DBAJt Berns
DOT #2928600
MC #
CityElkader
StateIowa
ZIP52043-8049
Authority age9.7y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed09/14/2016
Company officerTom Leon Berns Sr.
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
2
Power units
Drivers
3
Total drivers
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
Better than national avg (22.26%)

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

Location

24387 GRAPE RD, Elkader, IA, 52043-8049

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Inspection history

1 total inspections. OOS rate: 0.0%. Showing last 5.

DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOS
8/5/2025IA300

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 found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Sep 2016
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Tom

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Tom authorized to operate?

Tom'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 Tom's safety record?

Tom has 1 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Tom operate?

Tom operates 2 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is Tom insured?

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

Has Tom had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Tom?

Tom's DOT number is 2928600. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Sarah Chen
Lead Safety Analyst · 12 years freight intelligence
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James Rodriguez
Risk Analysis Editor
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