CRAWFORD TRUCKING INC
70-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Des Moines, IA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 450195
- MC
- MC232411
- Based
- Des Moines, IA
- Contact
- 5152661158 · eriley@crawfordtrucking.com
What this carrier is
CRAWFORD TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator based in Des Moines, IA. Operating footprint: 70 power units, 73 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC232411 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, building materials, u.s. mail, paper products, and other: tires / windows. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Dec 14, 2010).
Fleet composition on file: 69 owned tractors, 155 owned trailers, 1 term-leased tractor, 5 term-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: 464 motor carriers operating 70 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 32.9% 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 | 42 | 45.85 | 91.6% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 8 | 14.91 | 53.6% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 3.04 | 32.9% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 119 | 91.78 | 129.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.28 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 70-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, and Driver Fitness, and above cohort average in Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 450195: 147 inspections across 31 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 17, 2026 in NE.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 30 |
| Hours-of-Service | 9 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 59 |
| Total violations | 99 (15 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 5 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Apr 1, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, building materials, u.s. mail, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (160 trailers against 70 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 464 peer carriers operating 70 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 103 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 10 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 99 violations, 5 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 70 power units on file.
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