DEN-KER TRUCKING INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Common (Property) gap · 2154 days Inactive May 18, 2016 → reinstated Apr 11, 2022
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DEN-KER TRUCKING INC (USDOT 724786) 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): DENNIS HAERTHER (Owner) Organization: INDIVIDUAL Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Common (Property) gap · 2154 days — Inactive May 18, 2016 → reinstated Apr 11, 2022 On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/724786/ As of: Jul 19, 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.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
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.
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=144050 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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 Mar 1, 2022
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Process AgentJOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC782234ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 13 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 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
DEN-KER TRUCKING INC is a individual based in ATKINS, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 724786. 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 7 power units and 6 drivers, with 13 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
DEN-KER TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 6 drivers, organized as an individual, with 9 years on FMCSA's records, based in Atkins, IA. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 40% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (6) and IL (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (81.8% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Peterbilt, Wilx, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 144,050 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 18, 2016 to Apr 11, 2022 (2154 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
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 9 | |
| Wilson | 8 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| International | 1 | |
| Utility | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.69 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 1.85 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 2.00 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88044724 | Jun 4, 2026 | MO | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 84668248 | May 12, 2025 | IA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2RG, 396.17C | No |
| 84555393 | Apr 29, 2025 | IL | 2 | il-026---carlock---i-74-w/b |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83861899 | Feb 11, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-nb-i380-/-boyson-rd |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2RG, 390.21TB, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83465469 | Dec 16, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 82848120 | Oct 5, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82192475 | Jul 22, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 82095141 | Jul 10, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80513982 | Dec 29, 2023 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2 | No |
| 80277092 | Nov 30, 2023 | MN | 3 | KLOSSNER |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8, 392.2, 395.8(f)(1) | No |
| 78902761 | Jun 14, 2023 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.2 | No |
| 78756965 | May 22, 2023 | IA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.95(f), 392.8, 392.16(a) | No |
| 78596202 | May 9, 2023 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| IA2401443343 | Sep 13, 2024 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA1700997634 | Aug 8, 2017 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IA001017703B | Apr 20, 2001 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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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| Apr 11, 2022 | MC782234-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jun 19, 2012 | MC782234-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 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 | 52-086113-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 1, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X39847 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 5, 2012 | May 12, 2016 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 11, 2022
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May 18, 2016
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May 18, 2016authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 18, 2016authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 2154 days (through Apr 11, 2022)
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May 12, 2016insuranceCANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC782234
common · ACTIVE · MC
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 4,635 carriers served
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13 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify DEN-KER TRUCKING INC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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