DEXTER TRUCKING GROUP INC
USDOT 809975 • DBA: DEXTER AXLE TRUCKING COMPANY • 2900 INDUSTRIAL PKWY, ELKHART, IN, 46516
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 84CSES82602 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2022 | May 16, 2023 |
| AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MXI93018853 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2010 | May 16, 2023 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD | RM CA 320-98-97 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 1999 | Apr 7, 2021 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AI2-691-460247-05 | REPLACED | Apr 7, 2021 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AI2-691-460247-05 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 2021 | Dec 4, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CARGO | IMB 990-10-00 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1999 | Jun 1, 2010 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD | RM CA 320-98-96 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1999 | Jun 1, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAMECHG | AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | MXI93018853 | CARGO | May 16, 2023 | May 16, 2023 |
| NAMECHG | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 84CSES82602 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2023 | May 16, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AI2-691-460247-05 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2022 | Dec 4, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AI2-691-460247-05 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | RM CA 320-98-97 | BIPD | Apr 7, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | IMB 990-10-00 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2010 | Jun 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | RM CA 320-98-96 | BIPD | Jun 1, 1999 | Jun 1, 1999 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC360286 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2023 |
| MC360286 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2023 |
| MC360286 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2022 |
| MC360286 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2022 |
| MC360286 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 29, 1999 | — | Unknown |
| MC360286 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 16, 1999 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
41 states • 329 inspections
Violation Summary (90 violations from latest 100 of 329 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1E-PNCNB | Brakes - Electric brakes on trailer inoperative due to electrical cable unplugged | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8H5-HOSM | 395.8H5-HOSM | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2SLLHOS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.15G | Onboard recording device info not available | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F03 | 395.8F03 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
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 (329 inspections)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | NH | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW LONDON | MM33.6 I-89 N | ...LV8394 | DEXTER TRUCKING GROUP INC |
| Dec 16, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | JERSEY VILLAGE | 16001 US 290 | ...ML1141 | DEXTER TRUCKING GROUP INC |
| Dec 3, 2025 | ID | INJURY | 0 | 2 | IDAHO FALLS | US 20 | ...255772 | DEXTER TRUCKING GROUP INC |
| Apr 7, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | SULLIVAN | RP 1939 | ...202184 | DEXTER AXLE TRUCKING COMPANY |
| Dec 19, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOPE TWP | I-39 | ...369083 | DEXTER AXLE TRUCKING COMPANY |
| Jun 24, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | FLORENCE | Florence Blvd | ...671106 | DEXTER AXLE TRUCKING COMPANY |
| Apr 3, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | EAST I25 FRONTAGE RD AT MP 236 | ...KU3082 | DEXTER AXLE TRUCKING COMPANY |
| Oct 24, 2023 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SEMINOLE | I-40 | ...NS6740 | DEXTER AXLE TRUCKING COMPANY |
| Mar 3, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | DECATUR | I-65 | ...329896 | DEXTER AXLE TRUCKING COMPANY |
| Jun 16, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | ga 380 0.3miles no ga 83 | ...KD7618 | DEXTER AXLE TRUCKING COMPANY |
| Dec 8, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GOSHEN(ELKHART) | CO RD 40 | ...JW9628 | DEXTER AXLE TRUCKING COMPANY |
| Dec 3, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GOSHEN(ELKHART) | State Rd 13 | ...B92978 | DEXTER AXLE TRUCKING COMPANY |
| May 3, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST COCALICO TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 W | ...289454 | DEXTER AXLE TRUCKING COMPANY |
| Dec 19, 2019 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2017 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 30, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2016 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2016 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2015 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2015 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 34 events