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DRAKE TRUCKS LLC

DBA: E AND E EXPRESS

USDOT 1044719 Active Based in WEST DES MOINES, IA

DRAKE TRUCKS LLC is a motor carrier based in WEST DES MOINES, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1044719. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 4 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

DRAKE TRUCKS LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 12 years on FMCSA's records, based in West Des Moines, IA. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and operating authority is active for contract (broker authority is revoked).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
4
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
6 all-time
Authorities
2
1 active

Active filings

Process Agent
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC436971
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IN (1) and MO (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract 1 active
Broker 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
Serves 51,587 carriers
Location & Contact
1300 50TH ST STE 105
WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266
Phone: 5154577400
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 1044719
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 120,000 mi

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2025-04

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Indiana (IN) 1 0 0.0% Jul 24, 2024
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% Apr 4, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 4
Wabash National 4
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
84328150 Apr 4, 2025 MO 3 EAGLEVILLE MO
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
IA VC8970 · 1FUPDXYB4YLB65024
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
82238670 Jul 24, 2024 IN 1 TERRE HAUTE IN
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
IA VC8970 · 1FUPDXYB4YLB65024
0 — No
80749830 Feb 2, 2024 SD 2 MIDWAY SD
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
IA VC8970 · 1FUPDXYB4YLB65024
1 396.17C-PI No
79379285 Aug 4, 2023 TX 2 US 77 RIVIERA
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA VC8977 · 1FUPDXYB4YLB65024
1 395.8 No
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
FL8195214405 Jul 4, 2015 FL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
SD0200802815 Mar 17, 2008 SD 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
TN0050202233 Feb 12, 2008 TN 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
CA0003515118 Jan 4, 2008 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
TX245372600M Nov 2, 2005 TX 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CA0001617295 Aug 26, 2004 CA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)
CONTRACT
MC436971
Active
—
View full authority record →
BROKER
MC436971
Revoked
Granted Dec 9, 2013 Revoked Dec 9, 2013
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Dec 9, 2013 MC436971 Broker REVOKED Dec 9, 2013
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Feb 27, 2014 MC436971 NC REVOCATION View PDF →
Oct 28, 2011 MC436971-B CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Sep 2, 2011 MC84-B GRANT PERMIT View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP05657A BIPD/Primary Feb 21, 2014 Mar 13, 2014 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP05657A BIPD/Primary Feb 21, 2014 Apr 1, 2014 NAME CHANGED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP05657A BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2013 Feb 21, 2014 REPLACED
EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION NONE TRUST FUND Aug 30, 2011 Apr 1, 2014 NAME CHANGED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP08827A BIPD/Primary Sep 25, 2006 Aug 1, 2013 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP08827A BIPD/Primary Aug 15, 2002 Aug 1, 2002 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP08827A BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2002 Sep 25, 2006 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  2. Apr 1, 2014
    insurance
    NAMECHG — EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION
  3. Mar 14, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  4. Mar 13, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. Feb 21, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  6. Dec 9, 2013
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  7. Dec 9, 2013
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  8. Aug 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  9. Sep 25, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  10. Aug 7, 2002
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Aug 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
TERRE HAUTE IN IN 1 0
EAGLEVILLE MO MO 1 0
MIDWAY SD SD 1 0
US 77 RIVIERA TX 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify DRAKE TRUCKS LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about DRAKE TRUCKS LLC

Is DRAKE TRUCKS LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. DRAKE TRUCKS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1044719 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is DRAKE TRUCKS LLC's safety rating? ▾
DRAKE TRUCKS LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has DRAKE TRUCKS LLC had? ▾
4 roadside inspections are on file for DRAKE TRUCKS LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is DRAKE TRUCKS LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
DRAKE TRUCKS LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 4 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is DRAKE TRUCKS LLC based? ▾
DRAKE TRUCKS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1300 50TH ST STE 105, WEST DES MOINES, Iowa 50266. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does DRAKE TRUCKS LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. DRAKE TRUCKS LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC436971). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does DRAKE TRUCKS LLC operate? ▾
DRAKE TRUCKS LLC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has DRAKE TRUCKS LLC had any crashes? ▾
6 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for DRAKE TRUCKS LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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