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DENVER FINDLEY & SON INC

USDOT 743517 Active INDIVIDUAL PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated INDIVIDUAL Owner: JACK FINDLEY Machinery / Large Objects Construction Other (ROCK/SAND, DIRT) Based in DES MOINES, IA Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Apr 7, 2022
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: JACK FINDLEY
Cargo: Machinery / Large Objects, Construction, Other (ROCK/SAND, DIRT)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — DENVER FINDLEY & SON INC (USDOT 743517)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): JACK FINDLEY (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/743517/
As of: Jul 19, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

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

A confidence 100% · 5/5 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
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 10% (better). n=93852 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 743517
In FMCSA records since Apr 23, 1998 (~28y)
MC / docket MC668601
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner JACK FINDLEY
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Machinery / Large Objects, Construction, Other (ROCK/SAND, DIRT)
Fleet size 11 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 50,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (515) 285-2783
Email: [email protected]
Physical
10755 SOUTHWOLD RD
DES MOINES, IA 50320
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 743517
In FMCSA records since Apr 23, 1998 (~28y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 50,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
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 1.33 vs 1.80 -0.47
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 5 0 0
Trailers 10 0 0
Trucks 6 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 5 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 3 3 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
11
Drivers
2
Inspections
5
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
17
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

DENVER FINDLEY & SON INC is a individual based in DES MOINES, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 743517. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 11 power units and 2 drivers, with 5 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 overview

DENVER FINDLEY & SON INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 2 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Des Moines, IA. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IA (3 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (75.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 2 drivers; Kenworth and Fontaine are the most-inspected makes.

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

Compared against 93,852 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 93,852 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
10%
Median across 93,852 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -10 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-09 2026-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
3 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
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) 3 0 0.0% Jan 22, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 3
Dodge 1
Fontaine 1
Loak 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 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 — 4.45 4 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — 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 (5 rows) View all 5 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86875829 Jan 22, 2026 IA 3 —
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA NLU447 · 1NKDL40X0FJ466686
1 392.82DUMT No
85801961 Sep 12, 2025 IA 3 —
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA NLU447 · 1NKDL40X0FJ466686
2 392.2-SLLS2, 396.17C No
85736015 Sep 5, 2025 IA 3 US 69 SB 161 MM
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IA KC8166 · 1XKDD40X7CJ323135
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
79783477 Sep 27, 2023 IA 2 —
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA 124ZWS · 3C63DRKL2CG310719
6 393.130, 393.43(d), 393.95(f) Yes
78518861 May 2, 2023 IA 3 —
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA ELM454 · 1NKDL40X0FJ466686
1 392.82(a)(1) No
Recent Crashes (17 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IA2401427828 Jun 17, 2024 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2301399085 Dec 20, 2023 IA 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA2301369602 Jun 29, 2023 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1901123305 Jul 8, 2019 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1901120798 Jun 26, 2019 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1801070449 Oct 1, 2018 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1300770579 Dec 3, 2013 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1300756895 Sep 12, 2013 IA 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA2011652169 Oct 14, 2011 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2010586947 Aug 16, 2010 IA 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA2009503441 Apr 23, 2009 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2008476203 Dec 8, 2008 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2006228181 Jun 19, 2006 IA 0 1 No No Injury
IA2005265152 Dec 21, 2005 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2004229660 Jun 30, 2004 IA 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA2002057181 Oct 31, 2002 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2002030844 Apr 26, 2002 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC668601
Active
—
View full authority record →
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 PDF
Dec 28, 2012 MC668601-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CID 1187280 91X $1,000,000 Apr 7, 2022 On file ACTIVE
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 60515169 BIPD/Primary — Apr 7, 2019 May 27, 2022 CANCELLED
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 60515169 BIPD/Primary — Apr 7, 2019 Apr 7, 2022 REPLACED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1000092266 BIPD/Primary — Apr 7, 2018 Apr 7, 2019 REPLACED
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 6046038 BIPD/Primary — Apr 7, 2017 Apr 7, 2018 REPLACED
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 60429615 BIPD/Primary — Apr 7, 2013 May 13, 2017 CANCELLED
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 60429615 BIPD/Primary — Apr 7, 2013 Apr 7, 2017 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 46 796345 01 BIPD/Primary — Jan 24, 2013 Apr 7, 2013 REPLACED
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE 604999621 BIPD/Primary — Dec 6, 2012 Jan 24, 2013 REPLACED
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE 604999621 BIPD/Primary — Dec 6, 2012 Feb 9, 2013 CANCELLED
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE 604999621 BIPD/Primary — Apr 7, 2011 Dec 6, 2012 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 27, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
  2. May 10, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Apr 7, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
  4. Apr 7, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  5. Apr 7, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  6. May 13, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
  7. Apr 21, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Apr 7, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
  9. Apr 7, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Feb 9, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
  11. Jan 25, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Jan 24, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
  13. Dec 28, 2012
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Dec 6, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
  15. Feb 26, 2009
    authority
    DISMISSED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
US 69 SB 161 MM IA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.71(a) Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.8 Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
392.82(a)(1) Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.130 No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.43(d) No or defective automatic trailer brake Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify DENVER FINDLEY & SON 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 DENVER FINDLEY & SON INC

Is DENVER FINDLEY & SON INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. DENVER FINDLEY & SON INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 743517 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 DENVER FINDLEY & SON INC's safety rating? ▾
DENVER FINDLEY & SON INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has DENVER FINDLEY & SON INC had? ▾
5 roadside inspections are on file for DENVER FINDLEY & SON 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 DENVER FINDLEY & SON INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
DENVER FINDLEY & SON INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 5 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 DENVER FINDLEY & SON INC based? ▾
DENVER FINDLEY & SON INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 10755 SOUTHWOLD RD, DES MOINES, Iowa 50320. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does DENVER FINDLEY & SON INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. DENVER FINDLEY & SON INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC668601). 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 DENVER FINDLEY & SON INC operate? ▾
DENVER FINDLEY & SON INC self-reports 11 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 DENVER FINDLEY & SON INC had any crashes? ▾
17 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for DENVER FINDLEY & SON 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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