DEAN E MENKE Authority & Insurance
Active operating authority by type and the full insurance continuity timeline — insurer, policy, coverage, and any lapses — so you can confirm they can legally and adequately haul your load today.
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- None
- Contract
- Active
- Broker
- None
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)None
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$750k BIPD · 8 insurers · 0 lapsesInsurer churn
+4 earlier
Classic · 08–13
Northland · 13–16
Progressive · 16–22
Progressive Northern · 22–25
20042025
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
8 insurer eras · collapsed from 13 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2022 → Nov 2025 | $750k | 2 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2016 → May 2022 | $750k | 1 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2013 → May 2016 | $750k | 2 |
| CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | May 2008 → May 2013 | $750k | 1 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | May 2007 → May 2008 | $750k | 2 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | Mar 2006 → May 2007 | $750k | 2 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | Mar 2005 → Mar 2006 | $750k | 1 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | Mar 2004 → Mar 2005 | $750k | 2 |