ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR, DOT #660738 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
1 of your 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Iowa on August 14, 2025.
Your latest, Iowa on July 20, had 1 violation, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 7 trucks and 5 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR is a small fleet motor carrier based in URBANDALE, Iowa (USDOT #660738). As of October 21, 2026, it holds a Conditional FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 35/100 (High Risk), based on 2 recent inspection(s) and 12 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
What ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR's record points to
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35/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 10 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 3 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- July 20, 2026, Iowa. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.16).
- Aug. 14, 2025, Iowa. Out of service: 2 driver violations and 3 vehicle violations, 11 violations in all. Written up for a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.23), no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.48), and a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.3).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC714496, motor property common carrier authority, reinstated on February 13, 2024.
ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR: URBANDALE, Iowa Trucking Company
ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR is a small fleet operating out of URBANDALE, Iowa with USDOT number 660738. The company operates 7 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Conditional. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 35/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR has undergone 2 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 50.0%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 50%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR carries 12 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated July 20, 2026. Across 2 recorded inspections, the record carries 2 driver out-of-service violations and 3 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 35/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 35 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Iowa Trucking Compliance: URBANDALE Area Carriers
ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR falls under the Midwestern Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 07). Service-center territory drives which FMCSA Investigator team would conduct a new-entrant audit or compliance review if one is triggered for this carrier.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
Business organization type: Individual.
ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 5 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 1 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 5 straight trucks. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 2 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 5 crash events involving ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 1 involved a reported injury, and 5 resulted in a tow-away. 5 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: I-80/35 WB MM 127.3, URBANDALE, IA on September 17, 2018.
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-08-14 | IA | 2 | 3 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR
What is ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR's FMCSA safety rating?
ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR (USDOT #660738) holds a "Conditional" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 35/100 (High Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR operates 7 power unit(s) and 5 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR based?
ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in URBANDALE, Iowa, under USDOT number 660738.
What is ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 2 recent DOT inspection(s) and 12 recorded violation(s) for ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR (USDOT #660738), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR scores 35/100 (High Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like ULTIMATE AUTOMOTIVE SER CTR is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
Compliance terms: CSA score · out-of-service order · hours of service · driver qualification file. See DOT compliance software & document management →
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 21, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile