MEERDINK INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
343041
MC Number
540715
Fleet Size
6
Total Drivers
6
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: October 18, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
MEERDINK INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in ORANGE CITY, Iowa, operating 6 power units with 6 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 3 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Iowa is 7.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.2% across 26,821 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Exempt For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
3
Total
100%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. — eff. May 1, 2019
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. — eff. Feb 16, 2024
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is MEERDINK INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for MEERDINK INC (USDOT #343041) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is MEERDINK INC's safety record?
MEERDINK INC has 3 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does MEERDINK INC operate?
MEERDINK INC operates 6 power units with 6 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does MEERDINK INC transport hazardous materials?
No. MEERDINK INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is MEERDINK INC located?
MEERDINK INC is based in ORANGE CITY, Iowa at 3676 IRONWOOD AVE, 51041. Phone: (712) 722-0352.
What are MEERDINK INC's out-of-service rates?
MEERDINK INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.