Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
3 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 914441 · MC-887700 ·
Don Barnes Trucking LLC
DBA DBT
3 power unitsavg 17.5 yrRegional · 3 statesGILMORE CITY, IA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-887700 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
17.5Avg age (yr)
1998–2020 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
17.5 yr
Model years 1998–2020 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
25 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2000 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
DON BARNES TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 914441) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 8, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 3 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 6, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DON BARNES TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number?
DON BARNES TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number is 914441, and its motor carrier number is MC-887700.
Is DON BARNES TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. DON BARNES TRUCKING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DON BARNES TRUCKING LLC's safety record?
DON BARNES TRUCKING LLC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DON BARNES TRUCKING LLC's fleet?
DON BARNES TRUCKING LLC operates 3 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DON BARNES TRUCKING LLC based?
DON BARNES TRUCKING LLC is based in GILMORE CITY, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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