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DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC

USDOT 261740 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE INDIVIDUAL Owner: CARRIE HAMAKER Grain / Feed / Hay Dry Bulk Based in KELLERTON, IA Grade A · 94
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Dec 13, 2000
Policy effective · Mar 1, 2017
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 32 days Nov 11, 2000 → Dec 13, 2000
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC. Details →
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: CARRIE HAMAKER
Cargo: Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC (USDOT 261740)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): CARRIE HAMAKER (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 32 days — Nov 11, 2000 → Dec 13, 2000

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/261740/
As of: Jul 23, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=178043 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 261740
In FMCSA records since Jul 9, 1985 (~41y)
MC / docket MC208499
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner CARRIE HAMAKER
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk
Fleet size 4 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 74,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (641) 414-6610
Email: [email protected]
Physical
10158 COUNTY HIGHWAY J 45
KELLERTON, IA 50133
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 261740
In FMCSA records since Jul 9, 1985 (~41y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 74,000 mi
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 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 3 0 0
Trailers 3 0 0
Trucks 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 1 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
4
Drivers
2
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
3
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC is a individual based in KELLERTON, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 261740. 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 4 power units and 2 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Risk intelligence

DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC had 1 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%, which is below the national average of 19.2%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 1.0.

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

Compared against 178,043 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 178,043 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 178,043 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 11, 2000 to Dec 13, 2000 (32 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-03 2025-03

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
Iowa (IA) 1 0 0.0% Mar 18, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 1
Wilson 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 1.00 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
84167220 Mar 18, 2025 IA 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA SE7564 · 1XP5D49X47D677359
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NE0212004281 Feb 7, 2012 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
KS2003007019 Jan 24, 2003 KS 0 3 Yes No Injury
AR0091026406 Jun 1, 1991 AR 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC208499
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (28 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-Z64620 91X $750,000 Mar 1, 2017 On file ACTIVE
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY IM-Z64620 34 — Mar 1, 2017 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP15574A BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2015 Mar 1, 2017 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP15574A BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2015 Mar 22, 2017 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0002493 CARGO — Mar 1, 2011 Mar 22, 2012 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0002493 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2011 Mar 1, 2015 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP52598A CARGO — Feb 9, 2008 Mar 1, 2011 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP52598A CARGO — Feb 9, 2008 Apr 4, 2011 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP52598A BIPD/Primary — Feb 9, 2008 Apr 4, 2011 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP52598A BIPD/Primary — Feb 9, 2008 Mar 1, 2011 REPLACED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LCW103943 BIPD/Primary — Feb 9, 2007 Feb 9, 2008 REPLACED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LCW103943 BIPD/Primary — Feb 9, 2007 Mar 12, 2008 CANCELLED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LCW103944 CARGO — Feb 9, 2005 Feb 9, 2008 REPLACED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LCW103943 BIPD/Primary — Feb 9, 2005 Feb 9, 2007 REPLACED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LCW103944 CARGO — Feb 9, 2005 Mar 12, 2008 CANCELLED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LCW103398 BIPD/Primary — Feb 9, 2004 Feb 9, 2005 CANCELLED
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LCW103399 CARGO — Feb 9, 2004 Feb 9, 2005 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN233072 CARGO — Dec 13, 2000 Feb 25, 2004 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN233072 BIPD/Primary — Dec 13, 2000 Feb 9, 2004 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN233072 BIPD/Primary — Dec 13, 2000 Feb 25, 2004 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN233072 CARGO — Dec 13, 2000 Feb 9, 2004 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 32 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 11, 2000 to Dec 13, 2000
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN233072 CARGO — Feb 10, 1997 Nov 11, 2000 NAME CHANGED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN233072 BIPD/Primary — Feb 10, 1997 Nov 11, 2000 NAME CHANGED
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 7MTC254T93343-96 CARGO — Jun 12, 1996 Feb 10, 1997 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 22, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  2. Mar 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. Mar 1, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  4. Mar 22, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  5. Apr 4, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  6. Mar 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  7. Mar 12, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Mar 12, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Feb 9, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Feb 9, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Feb 9, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Feb 11, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Feb 9, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Feb 9, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Feb 25, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Feb 9, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Dec 18, 2000
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  18. Nov 11, 2000
    insurance
    NAMECHG — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Nov 11, 2000
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 32 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 13, 2000)
  20. Feb 10, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  21. Feb 10, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  22. Jun 12, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
  23. Feb 10, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT
  24. Jul 29, 1991
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
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How to verify DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC

  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 DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC

Is DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 261740 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 DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾
DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC 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 DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC 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 DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, 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 DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC based? ▾
DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 10158 COUNTY HIGHWAY J 45, KELLERTON, Iowa 50133. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC208499). 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 DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC operate? ▾
DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC self-reports 4 power units and 2 drivers 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 DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for DAVE HAMAKER TRUCKING INC 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.

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