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Carrier profile · USDOT 1210759 · MC481419 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Dean E Menke

DBA Midwest Xpress · Algona, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2004
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+9 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (515) 320-1275
3
Power units
4
Drivers
14
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
427K
Annual miles
22 yr
Registered
82
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS well above average: 28.6% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national. High crash count for fleet size: 2 crashes across 3 power units.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating10/20
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
20.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 5 inspections
Driver out-of-service
28.6%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 4 of 14 inspections
Crashes
2
0 fatal2 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 2.34 per 1M mi
Total inspections
14
Driver inspections
14
Vehicle inspections
5
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2009)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC481419
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Nov 21, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Compan · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
7
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionTrailers
Annual mileage
427,000 mi (2022)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1210759
MC / docket
MC-481419
Legal name
Dean E Menke
DBA
Midwest Xpress
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 13, 2004
Last MCS-150
Jun 23, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
4 (3)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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 Dean E Menke's USDOT number?

Dean E Menke's USDOT number is 1210759 and its docket number is MC481419.

Is Dean E Menke authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Dean E Menke's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 14 roadside inspections, a 20.0% vehicle and 28.6% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Dean E Menke's fleet?

3 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 23, 2025.

What insurance does Dean E Menke carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Compan.

Where is Dean E Menke located?

Dean E Menke is located at 2317 River Road, Algona, IA, 50511. Phone: (515) 320-1275.

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