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R & A TRANSFER INC

DOT 641881
MC 349141
Entity Carrier
20186 170TH STREET, CARROLL, IA 51401 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated0 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
641881
ACTIVE

Overview

R & A TRANSFER INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Dec 2025, based in Carroll, Iowa. It operates a fleet of 2 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
40%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
100%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedDec 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 0
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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6 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

5
Inspections, 24 mo
10
Violations, 24 mo
3
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2025-10-24
396.17C — Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection (Unit 2)
2025-10-24
396.17C — Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection (Unit 1)
2025-10-24
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-06-23
395.8A1-HOSP — HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (Unit D)Out of Service
2025-06-23
393.9A-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2025-06-23
393.9A-LTSI — Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-06-23
393.60C — Windshield - Damaged or Discolored (Unit 1)
2024-09-28
392.2RG — State vehicle registration or License Plate violation (Unit 1)
2024-09-28
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2024-09-26
395.8A1-HOSP — HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (Unit D)Out of Service

Fleet Profile

Power units2
Drivers2
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-349141

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is R & A TRANSFER INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 641881 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does R & A TRANSFER INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is R & A TRANSFER INC's safety rating?
R & A TRANSFER INC does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 40% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does R & A TRANSFER INC operate?
It runs 2 power units with 2 drivers on file.

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20186 170TH STREET
CARROLL, IA 51401
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