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Carrier profile · USDOT 1714718 · MC-628918 · Updated 06/13/2026

KENT DEKONING

DBA WHITETAIL EXPRESS

2 power unitsavg 6.7 yrRegional · 5 statesSUMMERFIELD, KS
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-628918 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.7Avg age (yr)
2015–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(785) 244-6219Email dispatchwhitetailexpressgrainhauler@yahoo.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority18 yr active
since 2007
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo25.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.7 yr

Model years 2015–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

18 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2007 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 18-yr authority, 25% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is KENT DEKONING safe to work with?

Is KENT DEKONING safe to load? KENT DEKONING (USDOT 1714718, MC-628918) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in SUMMERFIELD, KS, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 18 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 6 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 25.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), 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
KDKENT DEKONING 88
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Frequently asked

What is KENT DEKONING's USDOT number?

KENT DEKONING's USDOT number is 1714718, and its motor carrier number is MC-628918.

Is KENT DEKONING authorized to operate?

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

What is KENT DEKONING's safety record?

KENT DEKONING has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is KENT DEKONING's fleet?

KENT DEKONING operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is KENT DEKONING based?

KENT DEKONING is based in SUMMERFIELD, KS, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.