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Carrier profile · USDOT 1898519 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Kent Van Ampting

DBA Red's Rides · Milford, IA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2009
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedPassengersTaxi Cab
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (712) 320-0383
2
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
17 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
0
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
PassengersTaxi Cab
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1898519
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Kent Van Ampting
DBA
Red's Rides
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jun 5, 2009
Last MCS-150
Jun 30, 2009
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (712) 320-0383

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Frequently asked

What is Kent Van Ampting's USDOT number?

Kent Van Ampting's USDOT number is 1898519.

Is Kent Van Ampting authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Kent Van Ampting's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Kent Van Ampting's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 30, 2009.

Where is Kent Van Ampting located?

Kent Van Ampting is located at 707 P Ave, Milford, IA, 51351. Phone: (712) 320-0383.

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