Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 257136 · MC176409 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Artex Inc

South Sioux City, NE · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1985
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMeatRefrigerated Food
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
165
Annual miles
41 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

3 flags to check before loading

Contact details shared with 3 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers. No active broker authority: Can haul on its own trucks, but should not broker loads to other carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

Closed enforcement cases — case numbers, violation codes and the amount settled — are available after you create a free account.

Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC176409
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Required, not on file

Filings on record

  1. Sep 1, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Continental Casualty Co.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMeatRefrigerated Food
Annual mileage
165 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
257136
MC / docket
MC-176409
Legal name
Artex Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 4, 1985
Last MCS-150
May 5, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 3 other active USDOTs.
Shared street address
Same street address as 2 other active USDOTs.
Sharing this phone number · (402) 494-1924
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Artex Inc's USDOT number?

Artex Inc's USDOT number is 257136 and its docket number is MC176409.

Is Artex Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Artex Inc's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Artex Inc's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 5, 2026.

What insurance does Artex Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co., plus cargo insurance.

Where is Artex Inc located?

Artex Inc is located at 4700 Dakota Avenue, South Sioux City, NE, 68776. Phone: (402) 494-1924.

Similar carriers in Nebraska

All Nebraska carriers →

Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.