DAMEL CORPORATION INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 5.60% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 50.0% vs peer 15.4% Details →
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TruckCodex risk summary — DAMEL CORPORATION INC (USDOT 738466) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 5.60% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 50.0% vs peer 15.4% On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/738466/ As of: Aug 28, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 5.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=29422 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability filing
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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InsuranceINTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 1, 2017
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Process AgentINTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC889814ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 30 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.14% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
DAMEL CORPORATION INC had 14 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 7.1%, which is below the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 7.0.
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in IA (8) and NE (2).
7.1% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.3% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 19 times.
The fleet comprises 35 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 34 drivers; Kenworth, Timpte, and Timp are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 29,422 ACTIVE carriers operating 17–53 power units (±50% of this carrier's 35 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (21 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (IA) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 4, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Timpte | 11 | |
| Kenworth | 8 | |
| Wilson | 6 | |
| International | 6 | |
| Mack | 4 | |
| Peterbilt | 3 | |
| Volvo | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.29 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 0.94 | 1 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 0.99 | 1 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 6.60 | 7 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (30 rows) View all 30 →
| Inspection # | Date | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations ▼ | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78403852 | Apr 19, 2023 | MN | 1 | mn-st.-croix-weigh-station |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 83638020 | Jan 15, 2025 | IA | 2 | ia-16---i380-sb-mm-53-brandon |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 382.15-SSF, 393.9TS, 393.11TU | Yes |
| 81523883 | Apr 29, 2024 | MN | 2 | ALBERT LEA MN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9(a), 393.100(b) | Yes |
| 84091807 | Mar 10, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.22G, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2RG | No |
| 81755413 | May 31, 2024 | SD | 2 | SISSETON SD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.205(a), 393.53(b), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79707663 | Sep 19, 2023 | MN | 1 | WORTHINGTON SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.53(b), 393.9(a), 393.47(e) | No |
| 88444084 | Jul 15, 2026 | IN | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.3A3II, 393.55E-B, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 83728989 | Jan 28, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-16---i380-sb-mm-53-brandon |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.24C2III, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.24C2II-ELDTN | No |
| 82405480 | Aug 12, 2024 | IA | 2 | HWY 218 PLAINFIELD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 393.60(d) | No |
| 81027166 | Mar 4, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75(a)(3), 392.2 | Yes |
| 80338370 | Dec 7, 2023 | WI | 3 | SPARTA WI |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2 | No |
| 80051614 | Oct 24, 2023 | WI | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2 | No |
| 87758193 | May 4, 2026 | SD | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 395.24 | No |
| 85934102 | Sep 29, 2025 | WI | 3 | SPARTA WI |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 395.24 | No |
| 83094198 | Nov 5, 2024 | IA | 3 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 82638215 | Sep 9, 2024 | WI | 3 | SPARTA WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 88563512 | Jul 30, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87712946 | Apr 28, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86923090 | Jan 29, 2026 | IA | 3 | HWY 69 NB |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 82185729 | Jul 17, 2024 | MN | 3 | BLOOMING PRAIRIE MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81972445 | Jun 25, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81538188 | May 1, 2024 | MN | 3 | EAGLE LAKE MN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80999802 | Feb 29, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-16---i380-sb-mm-53-brandon |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(c) | No |
| 79995349 | Oct 24, 2023 | MN | 3 | LYLE |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79328759 | Aug 3, 2023 | IA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0221730170 | Jun 22, 2022 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0202620320 | Sep 18, 2020 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0191960056 | Jul 15, 2019 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0172960046 | Oct 23, 2017 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0171990303 | Jul 18, 2017 | MN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MN0162440067 | Aug 31, 2016 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0150430211 | Feb 11, 2015 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0142310211 | Aug 18, 2014 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0072440008 | Aug 30, 2007 | MN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2014 | MC889814-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2700047 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 1, 2017 | On file | ACTIVE |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0110500955 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 27, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 | REPLACED |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0110500955 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 27, 2014 | Jan 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0110500955 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 27, 2014 | Feb 2, 2017 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 2, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 11, 2017
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Jan 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 17, 2014
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Oct 27, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| SPARTA WI | WI | 3 | 0 |
| HWY 218 PLAINFIELD | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 3 AND 63 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 69 NB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| ALBERT LEA MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| BLOOMING PRAIRIE MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| EAGLE LAKE MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| LYLE | MN | 1 | 0 |
| WORTHINGTON SCALE | MN | 1 | 0 |
| FREMONT SCALE | NE | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.201(d) | Frame accessories improperly attached | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC889814
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INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 53,000 carriers served
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30 inspections
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9 reportable crashes
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