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DENT TRUCK LINES INC

USDOT 862131 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: CLIFFTON DENT Company officer 2: CLIFF DENT General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Construction Based in SWEETWATER, TX Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Contract (Property) reinstated · Jul 19, 2002
Policy effective · Jun 29, 2025
Review these
  • Contract (Property) gap · 39 days Inactive Jun 10, 2002 → reinstated Jul 19, 2002
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 33 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: CLIFFTON DENT
Company officer 2: CLIFF DENT
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Construction
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — DENT TRUCK LINES INC (USDOT 862131)
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: $1,000,000
Officer(s): CLIFFTON DENT (Company officer); CLIFF DENT (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Contract (Property) gap · 39 days — Inactive Jun 10, 2002 → reinstated Jul 19, 2002
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 33 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/862131/
As of: Jul 18, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). 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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 14.3% vs peer median 11.8% (worse). n=78578 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: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X · $1,000,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 862131
In FMCSA records since Mar 10, 2000 (~26y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer CLIFFTON DENT
Company officer 2 CLIFF DENT
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Construction
Fleet size 13 units
Drivers 13
Annual mileage 938,145 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (325) 235-5814
Email: [email protected]
Physical
225 CR 109
SWEETWATER, TX 79556
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 862131
In FMCSA records since Mar 10, 2000 (~26y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 938,145 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 14.3% vs 23.4% -9.1 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.94 vs 1.80 -0.86
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 13 0 0
Trailers 25 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 33 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
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 71 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 36 36 0
OOS inspections 0 3 0
OOS percentage 0% 8.33% —
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
13
Drivers
13
Inspections
71
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
14.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
33 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

DENT TRUCK LINES INC is a corporation based in SWEETWATER, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 862131. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 13 power units and 13 drivers, with 71 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.3%. 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

DENT TRUCK LINES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 13 power units and 13 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 8 years on FMCSA's records, based in Sweetwater, TX. Across 37 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 8.1% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract (broker authority is revoked).

Inspection profile

37 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 32% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (36) and OK (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

8.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (84.6% of violations); top code 393.9 (Inoperable Required Lamp) cited 5 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 13 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 13 drivers; Freightliner, Fontaine, and Font are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 14.3% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 78,578 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 78,578 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
14.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
11.8%
Median across 78,578 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +2.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 10, 2002 to Jul 19, 2002 (39 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
31 violations
3 OOS · 9.7%
Unsafe Driving
3 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Texas (TX) 36 3 8.3% Jul 9, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 55
Fontaine 29
Font 11
Peterbilt 7
Dors 6
Trail-Eze 5
Kenworth 3
Other 3
Trcr 3
Mana 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 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 0.07 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 18 — 3.51 4 — 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 (71 rows) View all 71 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88378837 Jul 9, 2026 TX 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R600029 · 3ALXFB009EDFT8114
0 — No
88311869 Jun 30, 2026 TX 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R786350 · 3ALXFBCG7GDGU3911
0 — No
88174725 Jun 16, 2026 TX 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R600033 · 3ALXFBCG2FDGB5234
0 — No
87796748 May 7, 2026 TX 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R730614 · 3ALXFB002EDFT4860
2 393.55D3 No
87714568 Apr 28, 2026 TX 2 IH20 LORAINE SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R815272 · 3ALXFBCG9FDGB9216
2 11TU, 9 No
87674920 Apr 23, 2026 TX 2 IH20 LORAINE SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R786349 · 3ALXFBCG6FDGL5958
0 — No
87502999 Apr 3, 2026 TX 2 US84 EB SNYDER SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R786348 · 3ALXFB002EDFT8097
0 — No
87385224 Mar 23, 2026 TX 2 IH20 LORAINE SCALE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R764882 · 1XK1D40X1TJ205701
1 393.55D3 No
87183633 Feb 25, 2026 TX 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R786349 · 3ALXFBCG6FDGL5958
3 393.78, 393.55C1, 393.205C No
87183203 Feb 25, 2026 TX 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R600037 · 3ALXFBCG7FDGL5953
0 — No
87152941 Feb 24, 2026 TX 3 IH20 EB
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R600034 · 3ALXFBCG9FDGB9216
1 392.2RG No
87151567 Feb 20, 2026 TX 2 IH20 LORAINE SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R730614 · 3ALXFB002EDFT4860
0 — No
86980096 Feb 4, 2026 TX 2 IH20 LORAINE SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R600033 · 3ALXFBCG2FDGB5234
0 — No
86866210 Jan 21, 2026 TX 2 IH20 LORAINE SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R600033 · 3ALXFBCG2FDGB5234
3 393.9TS, 393.78, 393.19 Yes
86414741 Nov 21, 2025 TX 2 IH20 LORAINE SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R600035 · 3ALXFBCG0FDGB9217
2 393.78, 393.95A No
86109649 Oct 20, 2025 TX 2 IH20 LORAINE SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R600033 · 3ALXFBCG2FDGB5234
1 393.55D3 No
86081727 Oct 16, 2025 TX 2 IH20 LORAINE SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R600029 · 3ALXFB009EDFT8114
0 — No
86059460 Oct 14, 2025 TX 2 IH20 LORAINE SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R802606 · 3ALXFB001EDFT4851
0 — No
85658068 Aug 29, 2025 TX 2 IH20 LORAINE SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R600031 · 3ALXFB001EDFT4851
0 — No
85545854 Aug 19, 2025 TX 2 US84 EB SNYDER SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R600034 · 3ALXFBCG9FDGB9216
0 — No
85169448 Jul 8, 2025 TX 2 IH20 LORAINE SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R786350 · 3ALXFBCG7GDGU3911
1 393.9 No
84965678 Jun 13, 2025 TX 2 IH20 LORAINE SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R600033 · 3ALXFBCG2FDGB5234
0 — No
84965676 Jun 13, 2025 TX 2 IH20 LORAINE SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R614596 · 3ALXFBCG7GDGU3911
4 396.17C, 393.9H, 393.9 No
84757867 May 13, 2025 TX 1 IH20 EB
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R600037 · 3ALXFBCG7FDGL5953
5 396.5B-HWSLIW, 393.9, 393.47A Yes
84670707 May 13, 2025 TX 2 US84 EB SNYDER SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
TX R600025 · 1FUJALCK47DY56395
0 — No
Recent Crashes (33 rows) View all 33 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TX71C9HQE1LE Dec 12, 2024 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX6PGAHQE1OD Oct 13, 2023 TX 0 2 Yes No Injury
TX64D9HQE11N Sep 9, 2021 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX5N3EHQE1IM Dec 9, 2019 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX5KFBHQE16Y Sep 25, 2019 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX4VXFHQE1YI Apr 21, 2017 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX4R97HQE1PK Nov 4, 2016 TX 1 1 Yes No Fatal
TX4LX9HQE118 Apr 21, 2016 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX4LTDHQE1ZL Apr 6, 2016 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX4FQ7HQE130 Sep 10, 2015 TX 0 1 No No Injury
TX4DEAHQE1CN Jun 5, 2015 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX4FFGHQE1RL Apr 2, 2015 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX48W8HQE14P Dec 30, 2014 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX44NAHQE1SY Aug 13, 2014 TX 0 2 Yes No Injury
TX408BHQE101 Mar 4, 2014 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
GA0003636100 Feb 8, 2011 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX34P9HQE1VM Dec 26, 2010 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX3P5EHQE19B May 3, 2010 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX2ZWAHQE12T Apr 15, 2010 TX 0 3 No No Injury
TX245508602H Jun 17, 2009 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX245485900Y Dec 19, 2008 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX2454803003 Nov 12, 2008 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
TX245474100P Sep 10, 2008 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX245431902C Jun 28, 2007 TX 0 2 Yes No Injury
TX245423507R Apr 12, 2007 TX 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC379519
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC379519 common N —
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 PDF
Aug 14, 2017 MC379519-B VOL REVOCATION VOL →
Sep 16, 2016 MC379519-B CPL LICENSE CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT42988A 91X $1,000,000 Jun 29, 2025 On file ACTIVE
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0197854001 BIPD/Primary — Jun 29, 2022 Jun 29, 2025 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 737101001 BIPD/Primary — Jun 29, 2018 Jun 29, 2022 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA08618301 BIPD/Primary — Jun 29, 2017 Jun 29, 2018 REPLACED
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 10046499 SURETY — Aug 23, 2016 Sep 13, 2017 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT774902002 BIPD/Primary — Jun 29, 2016 Jun 29, 2017 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT774902-8006-061 BIPD/Primary — Jun 29, 2006 Jun 29, 2016 REPLACED
CENTURY SURETY COMPANY CCP409022 CARGO — Mar 22, 2006 Jul 26, 2006 CANCELLED
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY TXCA20188 BIPD/Primary — Mar 22, 2006 Jun 29, 2006 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 950147 BIPD/Primary — Mar 22, 2005 Mar 22, 2006 CANCELLED
GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY MI4209-22643 CARGO — Mar 22, 2004 Apr 19, 2006 CANCELLED
GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY MI4209-22643 CARGO — Mar 22, 2004 Mar 22, 2006 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 710023 BIPD/Primary — Mar 22, 2004 Mar 22, 2005 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN386099 BIPD/Primary — Mar 22, 2003 Mar 22, 2004 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN386099 BIPD/Primary — Mar 22, 2003 Mar 22, 2003 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 710061 BIPD/Primary — Mar 22, 2002 Mar 22, 2003 CANCELLED
STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO LSRT799750 BIPD/Primary — Mar 22, 2001 Mar 22, 2002 CANCELLED
STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO LSRT 799261 BIPD/Primary — Mar 22, 2000 Mar 22, 2001 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 29, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jun 29, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  3. Jun 29, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  4. Sep 13, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Aug 14, 2017
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  6. Jun 29, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jun 28, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Jun 29, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jul 26, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — CENTURY SURETY COMPANY
  10. Jun 29, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  11. Apr 19, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Mar 23, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Mar 22, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Mar 22, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  15. Mar 22, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  16. Mar 22, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Mar 22, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Mar 22, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  19. Jul 19, 2002
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  20. Jun 10, 2002
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  21. Jun 10, 2002
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 39 days (through Jul 19, 2002)
  22. Mar 22, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO
  23. Mar 22, 2002
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  24. Mar 22, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak Vehicle Maintenance 10 1
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 7 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 6 0
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 5 0
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 5 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 5 2
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.110(b) Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.201(a) Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
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How to verify DENT TRUCK LINES 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 DENT TRUCK LINES INC

Is DENT TRUCK LINES INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. DENT TRUCK LINES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 862131 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 DENT TRUCK LINES INC's safety rating? ▾
DENT TRUCK LINES 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 DENT TRUCK LINES INC had? ▾
71 roadside inspections are on file for DENT TRUCK LINES 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 DENT TRUCK LINES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
DENT TRUCK LINES INC's peak out-of-service rate is 14.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is DENT TRUCK LINES INC based? ▾
DENT TRUCK LINES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 225 CR 109, SWEETWATER, Texas 79556. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does DENT TRUCK LINES INC have valid operating authority? ▾
DENT TRUCK LINES INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does DENT TRUCK LINES INC operate? ▾
DENT TRUCK LINES INC self-reports 13 power units and 13 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 DENT TRUCK LINES INC had any crashes? ▾
33 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for DENT TRUCK LINES 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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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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Refreshed daily.
EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

Refreshed weekly.
Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

Refreshed weekly.

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