Conditional Safety Rating
Carrier received a Conditional safety rating in September 2016, indicating deficiencies found during FMCSA compliance review.
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Some concerns — additional due diligence recommended.
KATANA INC is a well-established mid-size for-hire carrier (30 units, 40 drivers) based in INDIANOLA, IA, operating since 1989. Established Carrier. However, carrier received a Conditional safety rating in September 2016, indicating deficiencies found during FMCSA compliance review.
What's notable
Conditional Safety Rating
Carrier received a Conditional safety rating in September 2016, indicating deficiencies found during FMCSA compliance review.
Established Carrier
37 years of continuous active authority with no revocations.
OOS Rates Below Average
Both driver (2.6%) and vehicle (0%) out-of-service rates are below national averages, based on 39 inspections.
Clean Crash Record
No DOT-reportable crashes over 37 years of operating history.
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