Emco Transportation Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Waterloo, IA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 36 | 0 | 3 |
| Trailers | 39 | 0 | 2 |
| Total Power Units | 39 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 39 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 64% | 85% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 81% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 88% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 100% | 100% | Worse than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 69% | 91% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 7 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 26 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 1 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 74 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | SD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | MS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | KS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 26, 2026 |
| Category |
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| Insp w/ Viol |
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| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
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| Unsafe Driving | 12 | 1.63 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 14 | 0.41 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 7.10 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 6 | 0.68 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 0.09 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 37 states. Top state IA accounts for 15% of activity. Activity outside home state (IA): 85%.
+32 other states with fewer inspections
| 26 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 17 | 4 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MN |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Jan 20, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 2 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 2 |
| Jan 4, 2026 | AR | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 2 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | 3963A1BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 39375A1TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 39311A1LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color height location. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 39375I1 | Operating a CMV while weight carried exceeds tire rating due to under-inflation | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 4, 2026 | 38351ALCDLRSWD | License (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV | Driver Fitness | Yes |