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Carrier profile · USDOT 299171 · MC-86973 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Cobler Farming Company
DBA IOWA SHIPPING CONTAINERS
5 power unitsavg 13.3 yrLocal · 2 statesOTTUMWA, IA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-86973 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.3Avg age (yr)
2005–2021 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
USDOT registration3939 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
Crashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.3 yr
Model years 2005–2021 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
39 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1987 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
COBLER FARMING COMPANY (USDOT 299171) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from WESTERN AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 1, 2017 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 17, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Apr 21, 1989 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is COBLER FARMING COMPANY's USDOT number?
COBLER FARMING COMPANY's USDOT number is 299171, and its motor carrier number is MC-86973.
Is COBLER FARMING COMPANY authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, COBLER FARMING COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is COBLER FARMING COMPANY's safety record?
COBLER FARMING COMPANY has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is COBLER FARMING COMPANY's fleet?
COBLER FARMING COMPANY operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is COBLER FARMING COMPANY based?
COBLER FARMING COMPANY is based in OTTUMWA, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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