Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
3 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1210759 · MC-481419 ·
Dean E Menke
DBA MIDWEST XPRESS
3 power unitsavg 12.2 yrMulti-region · 8 statesALGONA, IA82/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-481419 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.2Avg age (yr)
2002–2020 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.2 yr
Model years 2002–2020 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — 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.
Verification summary
DEAN E MENKE (USDOT 1210759) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN effective Nov 21, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 20.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 13 driver-level — across 8 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 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 Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 3 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 23, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 13, 2009 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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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?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. 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 24 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash 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 8 states.
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