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Carrier profile · USDOT 139706 · MC-143337 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
HANIFEN CO INC
DBA HANIFEN TOWING
36 power unitsavg 6.3 yrRegional · 3 statesDES MOINES, IA78/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-143337 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
36Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.3Avg age (yr)
2016–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate above average
Watch · 3
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
6 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.3 yr
Model years 2016–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
HANIFEN CO INC (USDOT 139706) has a Vektor safety score of 78/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 1, 2018 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 12 vehicle-level and 21 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 36 power units and 20 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 4, 2024.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 6, 2009 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HANIFEN CO INC's USDOT number?
HANIFEN CO INC's USDOT number is 139706, and its motor carrier number is MC-143337.
Is HANIFEN CO INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, HANIFEN CO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HANIFEN CO INC's safety record?
HANIFEN CO INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 32 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 78/100 (tier: review).
How big is HANIFEN CO INC's fleet?
HANIFEN CO INC operates 36 power units and 20 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HANIFEN CO INC based?
HANIFEN CO INC is based in DES MOINES, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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