Is L L Pelling Co Inc Safe? DOT 725553 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: How many inspections has L L Pelling Co Inc had?

L L Pelling Co Inc has recorded 23 total inspections, with 7 out-of-service orders.

Q: Where is L L Pelling Co Inc located?

L L Pelling Co Inc is headquartered at 1425 W Penn St, North Liberty, IA 52317.

This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.

L L Pelling Co Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 725553. The company operates from North Liberty, IA and maintains an active operating status with 148 power units and 138 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to L L Pelling Co Inc by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

All-time

Total

OOS

Driver OOS

Vehicle OOS

23 inspections reflects moderate road activity.

OOS Rate30.43%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 30.4% — above the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%. Review BASICS scores below.

Crash History

Crash Records

All-time

Total

Fatal

Injuries

Tow-Away

5 crashes on record. This is within a common range for active carriers — assess relative to fleet size and inspection volume.

BASICS Safety Scores

BASICS Scores

Higher = more risk · FMCSA Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories

1.0

Unsafe Driving

Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.

0.0

HOS Compliance

Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits without rest.

0.8

Driver Fitness

Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.

0.0

Controlled Substances

Captures drug and alcohol violations, including failed or refused tests.

9.2

Vehicle Maintenance

Reflects brake, tire, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection violations.

Scores above 65 (general freight) or 50 (passenger/hazmat) trigger an FMCSA Alert. Higher scores indicate more safety risk. National median is approximately 20–30 for active carriers.

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Carrier Insight

L L Pelling Co Inc is a large motor carrier operating in Iowa. With 23 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 30.4%, which exceeds the national average of approximately 21%. 5 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

L L Pelling Co Inc has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 148 power units and employs 138 drivers. This fleet size places it among the larger carriers in the FMCSA registry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 725553?

USDOT number 725553 is assigned to L L Pelling Co Inc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in North Liberty, IA.

How many inspections has L L Pelling Co Inc had?

L L Pelling Co Inc has recorded 23 total inspections with 7 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 30.43%.

Where is L L Pelling Co Inc located?

L L Pelling Co Inc is headquartered at 1425 W Penn St, North Liberty, IA 52317.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 725553 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

L L Pelling Co Inc (DOT# 725553) – FMCSA Carrier Profile