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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 289830 · MC197916 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Dale J Abts

DBA D & D Express · Jenison, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1987
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeverages+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (616) 662-5171
3
Power units
3
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
150K
Annual miles
39 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
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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 & identity20/20

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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2009)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC197916
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Nov 9, 2017Liability (BIPD) · Auto Owners Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Annual mileage
150,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
289830
MC / docket
MC-197916
Legal name
Dale J Abts
DBA
D & D Express
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 8, 1987
Last MCS-150
Aug 8, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
3 (0)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Dale J Abts's USDOT number?

Dale J Abts's USDOT number is 289830 and its docket number is MC197916.

Is Dale J Abts authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Dale J Abts's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Dale J Abts's fleet?

3 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 8, 2025.

What insurance does Dale J Abts carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Auto Owners Insurance Company.

Where is Dale J Abts located?

Dale J Abts is located at 6645 Marcan Dr Suite A, Jenison, MI, 49428. Phone: (616) 662-5171.

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