VAN WYK INC

AUTHORIZED
1901 S 2ND AVE, SHELDON, IA, 51201|(712) 324-4687

USDOT

69971

MC Number

146814

Fleet Size

209

Total Drivers

221

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 9, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

VAN WYK INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in SHELDON, Iowa, operating 209 power units with 221 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 1.7% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 17 crashes on file (1 fatal, 7 with injuries). FMCSA records show 348 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

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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.

Driver OOS rate1.7%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate11.1%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Iowa is 7.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.5% across 26,389 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

348

Total

75%

Driver %

Driver Inspections348
Vehicle Inspections117
Driver OOS Rate1.7%
Vehicle OOS Rate11.1%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT — eff. Mar 1, 2014

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

Crash history

17

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes1
Injury Crashes7
Tow Crashes17

Frequently asked questions

Is VAN WYK INC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for VAN WYK INC (USDOT #69971) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is VAN WYK INC's safety record?

VAN WYK INC has 348 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 17 matching crashes. 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 VAN WYK INC operate?

VAN WYK INC operates 209 power units with 221 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.

Does VAN WYK INC transport hazardous materials?

No. VAN WYK INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is VAN WYK INC located?

VAN WYK INC is based in SHELDON, Iowa at 1901 S 2ND AVE, 51201. Phone: (712) 324-4687.

What are VAN WYK INC's out-of-service rates?

VAN WYK INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.7%, 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. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 11.1%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.