GERKEN LEASING COMPANY LIMITED
USDOT 801784 • 9072 COUNTY ROAD 424, NAPOLEON, OH, 43545
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-356987 | REVOKED | May 10, 2010 | May 10, 2010 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | 7045P417 | ON FILE | Mar 15, 2015 | Jun 15, 2020 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | DT-810-7045P417-COF-10 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2010 | Mar 15, 2015 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPA 089 54 41 | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 2007 | Apr 30, 2010 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-181-054 310-03 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2003 | Apr 7, 2007 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-181-054 310-03 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2003 | Mar 15, 2007 |
| VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1077411208 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1999 | Jan 1, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | 7045P417 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | DT-810-7045P417-COF-10 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2015 | Mar 15, 2015 |
| CANCEL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPA 089 54 41 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2010 | Apr 30, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-181-054 310-03 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2007 | Apr 7, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-181-054 310-03 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2007 | Mar 15, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. | 1077411208 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 1, 2003 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-356987 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC356987 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 24, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC356987 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2007 |
| MC356987 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 20, 1999 | REVOKED | May 10, 2010 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 21 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 21 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.519 | Placard does not meet specifications | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (21 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUBURN | I 69 AT 326.6 MM | ...174947 | GERKEN LEASING COMPANY LIMITED |
| Oct 20, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 3 | DANBURY (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 163 | ...108074 | GERKEN LEASING |
| Sep 27, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RICHLAND (TOWNSHIP OF) | BENTLEY RD | ...005957 | GERKEN LEASING COMPANY LIMITED |
| May 10, 2024 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WHITEFORD TWP | CLARK | — | GERKEN LEASING COMPANY LIMITED |
| Apr 23, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MILTON (TOWNSHIP OF) | HENRY WOOD COUNTY LINE RD | ...062499 | GERKEN LEASING CO LIMITED |
| Oct 20, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | YORK (TOWNSHIP OF) | CR 11 | ...032571 | GERKEN LEASING COMPANY LIMITED |
| Sep 26, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HUDSON TWP | CARLETON | ...152533 | GERKEN LEASING COMPANY LIMITED |
| Jun 16, 2023 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ADRIAN | MAIN | ...384462 | GERKEN LEASING COMPANY LIMITED |
| Nov 28, 2022 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SWANTON | WATERVILLE SWANTON RD | ...791402 | GERKEN LEASING COMPANY LTD |
| Sep 20, 2022 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SWAN CREEK (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 20A | ...235148 | GERKEN LEASING |
| Jul 20, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | JEFFERSON TWP | HUDSON | ...400430 | GERKEN LEASING COMPANY LIMITED |
| Jul 23, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTERFIELD (TOWNSHIP OF | US 20 | ...484243 | GERKEN LEASING COMPANY LIMITED |
| Apr 8, 2021 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MADISON (TOWNSHIP OF) | US 20 | ...042834 | GERKEN LEASING COMPANY LIMITED |
| Nov 23, 2020 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2019 | OH | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 17, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 10, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2016 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2015 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2015 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2014 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 32 events