DALE J ABTS
DBA: D & D EXPRESS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 766 days Apr 30, 1996 → Jun 5, 1998
- Prior insurance gap · 29 days Jul 24, 2000 → Aug 22, 2000
- Contract (Property) gap · 1013 days Inactive Sep 8, 1995 → reinstated Jun 17, 1998
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DALE J ABTS (USDOT 289830) 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): DALE J ABTS (Owner) Organization: INDIVIDUAL Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 766 days — Apr 30, 1996 → Jun 5, 1998 • Prior insurance gap · 29 days — Jul 24, 2000 → Aug 22, 2000 • Contract (Property) gap · 1013 days — Inactive Sep 8, 1995 → reinstated Jun 17, 1998 On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/289830/ As of: Jul 20, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=331373 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
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.
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InsuranceAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Nov 9, 2017
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 2 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2 | 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
DALE J ABTS is a individual based in JENISON, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 289830. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 2 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.
DALE J ABTS is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, organized as an individual, with 13 years on FMCSA's records, based in Jenison, MI. 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 PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract (broker authority is revoked).
2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MI (1) and IN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSWZ (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Great Dane and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,373 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 8, 1995 to Jun 17, 1998 (1013 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (3)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 30, 1996 to Jun 5, 1998 (766 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 24, 2000 to Aug 22, 2000 (29 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 21, 2001 to Jul 26, 2001 (5 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| 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 | — | 6.66 | 7 | — | 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 (2 rows) View all 2 →
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0001870397 | Nov 12, 2019 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000075813 | Nov 29, 2015 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0008974575 | Jun 8, 2014 | MI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IL00M2448449 | Jun 7, 2014 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0902179590 | Feb 7, 2014 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000058420 | Jul 3, 2008 | WI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI006621939B | Sep 11, 1998 | MI | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| WY93035K121A | Nov 12, 1993 | WY | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC197916 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Dec 23, 2008 | MC197916-B | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
| Dec 4, 2008 | MC84-B | GRANT | PERMIT | GRANT → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (24 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 51-493043-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Nov 9, 2017 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 03863311 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2016 | Nov 9, 2017 | REPLACED |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08673470 003 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2015 | Jul 26, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08673470 002 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2014 | Jul 26, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08673470 001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2013 | Jul 26, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1759265 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2013 | Jul 26, 2013 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1759265 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2012 | Mar 1, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | — | Dec 17, 2008 | Jan 6, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6007803-1 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2008 | Jul 26, 2012 | REPLACED |
| MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-6007803-1 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2008 | Aug 31, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTS000193-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2007 | Jul 26, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTS000193 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2006 | Jul 26, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0038288 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2003 | Jul 26, 2006 | REPLACED |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-1307591 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2001 | Jul 26, 2003 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 5 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 21, 2001 to Jul 26, 2001 | ||||||
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4566731-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 22, 2000 | Jul 21, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 29 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 24, 2000 to Aug 22, 2000 | ||||||
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN255521 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 14, 1999 | Jul 24, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN255521 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 5, 1998 | Jan 14, 1999 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 766 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 30, 1996 to Jun 5, 1998 | ||||||
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. (OF NEWARK) | IM921391 | CARGO | — | Dec 4, 1995 | Jan 20, 1997 | CANCELLED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3026865 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 14, 1995 | Apr 30, 1996 | CANCELLED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP 3026865 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 11, 1994 | Apr 13, 1995 | CANCELLED |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP 3026865 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 11, 1992 | Nov 11, 1994 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 9, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 27, 2016
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Jul 26, 2016insuranceCANCEL — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 26, 2015insuranceCANCEL — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 21, 2015
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Jul 28, 2014
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Jul 26, 2014insuranceCANCEL — ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 26, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2013insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 14, 2013
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Jan 14, 2013authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 6, 2013insuranceCANCEL — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
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Aug 31, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 26, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 26, 2008insuranceCANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 23, 2008
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Jul 26, 2007insuranceCANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 19, 2007
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Dec 6, 2006
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Jul 26, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 26, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 21, 2001insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 21, 2001insurance gapCoverage gap: 5 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 26, 2001)
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Sep 13, 2000
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Jul 24, 2000insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 24, 2000insurance gapCoverage gap: 29 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 22, 2000)
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Jan 14, 1999insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 17, 1998
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Jan 20, 1997insuranceCANCEL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. (OF NEWARK)
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Apr 30, 1996insuranceCANCEL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 30, 1996insurance gapCoverage gap: 766 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 5, 1998)
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Sep 8, 1995
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Sep 8, 1995authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 1013 days (through Jun 17, 1998)
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Apr 13, 1995insuranceCANCEL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 11, 1994insuranceTERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 1, 1992
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Dec 3, 1991
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Dec 5, 1990
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Dec 13, 1989
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Dec 8, 1988
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
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Docket MC197916
common · N · MC
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
TRUST FUND policy on file
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MAXUM CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. (OF NEWARK)
CARGO policy on file
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HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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2 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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8 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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How to verify DALE J ABTS
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- 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.
- 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.
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