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Carrier profile · USDOT 1210759 · MC-481419 · Updated 06/13/2026

DEAN E MENKE

DBA MIDWEST XPRESS

3 power unitsavg 12.8 yrRegional · 7 statesALGONA, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-481419 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.8Avg age (yr)
2002–2020 · vPIC
Call dispatch(515) 320-1275Email dispatchDEANMENKE@GMAIL.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority22 yr active
since 2004
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo20.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

3 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

12.8 yr

Model years 2002–2020 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

22 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 22-yr authority, 20% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is DEAN E MENKE safe to work with?

Is DEAN E MENKE safe to load? DEAN E MENKE (USDOT 1210759, MC-481419) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in ALGONA, IA, operating 3 power units and 4 drivers. Operating authority has been active 22 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 22 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 20.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (82/100), with the leading concern: driver out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
DEDEAN E MENKE 82
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Frequently asked

What is DEAN E MENKE's USDOT number?

DEAN E MENKE's USDOT number is 1210759, and its motor carrier number is MC-481419.

Is DEAN E MENKE authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, DEAN E MENKE is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is DEAN E MENKE's safety record?

DEAN E MENKE has a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 22 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).

How big is DEAN E MENKE's fleet?

DEAN E MENKE operates 3 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is DEAN E MENKE based?

DEAN E MENKE is based in ALGONA, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.

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