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Carrier profile · USDOT 508780 · MC353717 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Dean Kellen

Alcester, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1993
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightGrain, Feed, Hay
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 934-2922
1
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
23K
Annual miles
33 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC353717
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file

Filings on record

  1. Apr 2, 1999Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Great West Casualty Co.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightGrain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
23,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
508780
MC / docket
MC-353717
Legal name
Dean Kellen
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 5, 1993
Last MCS-150
Oct 8, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
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 Dean Kellen's USDOT number?

Dean Kellen's USDOT number is 508780 and its docket number is MC353717.

Is Dean Kellen authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Dean Kellen's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Dean Kellen's fleet?

1 power unit and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 8, 2024.

What insurance does Dean Kellen carry?

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

Where is Dean Kellen located?

Dean Kellen is located at 30165 480TH Ave, Alcester, SD, 57001. Phone: (605) 934-2922.

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