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ANDERSON & BARNES TRUCKING LLC
Carrierintel Safety Score: 62/100. 24 inspection violations in 12 months. Last inspected Oct 2026.
DOT 2963242MC 5986ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. · $750,000 · 1 policyCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA
COMPANY
Authority since
2017-02-03
MCS-150
2025-10-16 · 750,000 mi (2025)
Fleet
11 units · 16 trailers · 11 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
750,000 mi (2025)
ADDRESS
Physical
2537 SOUTH AVENUE
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
Mailing
Same as physical
CONTACT
Phone
7123148368
Email
andersonbarnestruckingllc@gmail.com
OFFICERS
Primary Officer
NICHOLAS BARNES
Title
OWNER
OPERATION & CARGO
Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Towing & Recovery / Driveaway
Cargo types
23
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDriveaway / TowawayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatGarbage, Refuse, TrashU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilityFarm SuppliesConstructionOther: OTHER
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
117 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
RISK GRADE
Moderate Risk
2 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
12.1%
4 / 33 inspections
Carrierintel Safety Score
Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.
62
out of 100
Fair
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality
Fleet vs Reality
last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspectionsDeclared (MCS-150)
11 power units
Unique power units seen
8
+ 12 trailer VINs
Inspections
13
Discrepancy
0.7x
Moderate Risk
2 risk factors · 3 strengths · 5 data pointsSAFETY PERFORMANCE
Crash Record
7 crashes · 0 fatal · 3 with injuries · 6 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
88% — 29 clean of 33 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
12.1% — driver OOS 0 insp., vehicle OOS 4 insp.
COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY
USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
7 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-10-16
INSURANCE
Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $750,000
SUMMARY
9.1 crashes per 100 trucks/yr — above norm
1.5 violations per inspection
Low OOS rate 5% (last 24 mo)
88% clean inspections
Active insurance on file
INDUSTRY REPORTS
- ELD Tampering — Carriers cited for ELD tampering under 49 CFR § 395.8(e), by carrier and state.
- Top Violations — The ten most-cited FMCSA violation codes of the last 30 days.
- Phantom Fleets — Declared power units against the vehicles seen at roadside inspections.
- English Proficiency — Carriers whose drivers were cited under 49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2), by carrier and state.
- Methodology — Where the data comes from and how the Safety Score and Risk Grade are built.
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2026-06-1808:44Cass Co I 80 @ MM 68.7, IA2vehicles
I 80 WB MM 68.7· County 029
Clear · Daylight · Dry
Two-way, divided, unprotected median · Full control
Reported by IOWA STATE PATROL - DIST 03
Tow-away
2025-11-1908:59No city county crash, IA2vehicles
WABASH AVE AND WOODLAND TRAIL· County 155
Clear · Daylight · Wet
Two-way, divided, unprotected median · No access control
Sequence: 1:20:COLLISION INVOLVING OTHER MOVABLE OBJECT
Reported by POTTAWATTAMIE CNTY SHERIFF
1 injured
2022-08-0317:00OMAHA, NE2vehicles
I-80· County 055
Sequence: 1:20:COLLISION INVOLVING OTHER MOVABLE OBJECT
Reported by NEBRASKA STATE PATROL
Tow-away
2022-07-2812:11OMAHA, NE2vehicles
BLAIR HIGH RD· County 055
Sequence: 1:98:OTHER:Other Non-Collision Harmful Event;2:20:COLLISION INVOLVING OTHER MOVABLE OBJECT
Reported by DOUGLAS CO SO
Tow-away
2021-08-0316:37IA1vehicle
310TH ST· County 071
Sequence: 1:6:NONCOLLISION:EXPLOSION OR FIRE;2:17:COLLISION INVOLVING ANIMAL
Reported by FREMONT COUNTY SHERIFF
1 injured
Tow-away
2021-05-1511:25IA2vehicles
I-29 7.3 MM NB· County 071
Sequence: 1:98:OTHER;2:20:COLLISION INVOLVING OTHER MOVABLE OBJECT
Reported by IOWA STATE PATROL - DIST 15
1 injured
Tow-away
2021-01-2406:00IA1vehicle
INTERSTATE 29/I 29 - 47.7MM NB· County 155
Sequence: 1:6:NONCOLLISION:EXPLOSION OR FIRE;2:18:COLLISION INVOLVING FIXED OBJECT
Reported by IOWA STATE PATROL - DIST 03
Tow-away
Current policies
(1)CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
91X · 1 · #MCP3341475
Coverage: $0 – $750,000
Effective 2026-01-18 → —
Active
Insurance history
Snapshot 2026-09-25
Estimated measures · FMCSA SMS v3.21 method · data through 2026-10-29 · calculated 2026-11-01
Unsafe Driving
interstate
Measure
7.31
↑ avg 2.31
Percentile
—
21 insp · 7 viol
Hours-of-Service Compliance
interstate
Measure
0.69
est.
↑ avg 0.58
Snapshot 2026-09-25: 0.82
Percentile
—
21 insp · 5 viol
Driver Fitness
interstate
Measure
0.00
est.
↓ avg 0.85
Snapshot 2026-09-25: 0
Percentile
—
21 insp · 0 viol
Controlled Substances/Alcohol
interstate
Measure
0.00
est.
↓ avg 0.04
Snapshot 2026-09-25: 0
Percentile
—
21 insp · 0 viol
Vehicle Maintenance
interstate
Measure
7.54
est.
↑ avg 6.29
Snapshot 2026-09-25: 12.3
Percentile
—
21 insp · 4 viol
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