WEST LIBERTY FOODS LLC
25-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in West Liberty, IA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2536943
- MC
- MC956385
- Based
- West Liberty, IA
- Contact
- 3196276107 · tim.daufeldt@wlfoods.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, liquids and gases, meat, dry bulk commodities, refrigerated food, and paper products, WEST LIBERTY FOODS LLC operates as a small-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier from West Liberty, IA. 25 power units, 22 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC956385 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 1 owned truck, 5 owned tractors, 86 owned trailers, 4 term-leased tractors, 64 term-leased trailers, 15 trip-leased tractors, 2 trip-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 3,822 motor carriers operating 25 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 15 | 17.62 | 85.1% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 4 | 8.98 | 44.5% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.18 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 46.79 | 23.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.46 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 25-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2536943: 39 inspections across 7 states. Most recent inspection: Feb 27, 2026 in UT.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 14 |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 |
| Total violations | 29 (5 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a small fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, liquids and gases, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (152 trailers against 24 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 3,822 peer carriers operating 25 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 27 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 29 violations.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 25 power units on file.
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