IOWA PLAINS SIGNING INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
996534
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
154
Total Drivers
100
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
IOWA PLAINS SIGNING INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in SLATER, Iowa, operating 154 power units with 100 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 4.8% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 21 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 7.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 26,539 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
21
Total
58%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is IOWA PLAINS SIGNING INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for IOWA PLAINS SIGNING INC (USDOT #996534) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is IOWA PLAINS SIGNING INC's safety record?
IOWA PLAINS SIGNING INC has 21 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. 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 IOWA PLAINS SIGNING INC operate?
IOWA PLAINS SIGNING INC operates 154 power units with 100 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does IOWA PLAINS SIGNING INC transport hazardous materials?
No. IOWA PLAINS SIGNING INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is IOWA PLAINS SIGNING INC located?
IOWA PLAINS SIGNING INC is based in SLATER, Iowa at 1000 W 6TH AVENUE, 50244. Phone: (515) 685-3536.
What are IOWA PLAINS SIGNING INC's out-of-service rates?
IOWA PLAINS SIGNING INC's driver out-of-service rate is 4.8%, 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 33.3%, 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.