Z LINE LTD
Tama, IA · MC 222454
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
2 notes
- Suspension notice in the last 12 months; authority is active now
- Safety rating is more than 5 years old
Observations from public fields, not findings about the company. Check the official record and the context before deciding.
Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 173423 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | Z LINE LTD |
| Doing business as / DBA | Not reported |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 222454 |
| Reported physical address | 2095 BUSINESS HIGHWAY 30, TAMA, IA, 52339, US |
| Reported business phone | (641) 484-6211 |
| Reported power units | 30 |
| Reported drivers | 27 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Randy Zimmermann, Brandi Zimmermann Coleman |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory |
| Safety rating date | Mar 21, 2011 |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 37 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% (0 of 37) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.0% (3 of 12) |
| Violations | 12 across 10 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 3 |
| Crashes | 1 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 0 |
Most frequent published violation codes
3922SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit339375A3TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS23922INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving139345B2Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking139345B2BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
Z LINE LTD reports AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 13 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Metal sheets, coils and rolls
- Motor vehicles
- Building materials
- Fresh produce
- Grain, feed and hay
- Meat
- Dry bulk commodities
- Refrigerated food
- Paper products
- Farm supplies
- Construction
- Other: BUILDING MATERIALS
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Jun 01, 1974
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Sep 10, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
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Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
No public-field changes are recorded in our observation window for this carrier. This does not mean the carrier never changed its details; tracking begins at the first observation shown above.
Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC222454 | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $0 | $750,000 |
| MC222454 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $750,000 | $750,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC222454 | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | $750,000 | Jul 01, 2026 | BMC-91X | CAFF3331 |
| MC222454 | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | $750,000 | Jul 01, 2017 | BMC-91X | CA-Z49303 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against Z LINE LTD’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- Voluntary SuspensionMC222454 · Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)
- Notice Of Operating Authority Voluntary Suspension
- Administrative status adjustmentMC222454 · Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)
- Discontinued RevocationMC222454 · Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)
- RevokedMC222454 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
A notice or status line describes the docket, not the reason behind it. Check Motus for the current status before booking.
Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 173423. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
Explore these reported cargo categories
General freightBuilding materialsMetal sheets, coils and rollsRefrigerated foodDry bulk commoditiesFresh produce
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