Carrier profile · USDOT 729327 · MC334756 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Mark Gavle

DBA Gavle Farms · Decorah, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1998
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLivestock
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
100K
Annual miles
28 yr
Registered
85
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 3 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Contact details shared with 50 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers. 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 & identity5/20

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.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC334756
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Apr 19, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLivestock
Annual mileage
100,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
729327
MC / docket
MC-334756
Legal name
Mark Gavle
DBA
Gavle Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 10, 1998
Last MCS-150
May 13, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 50 other active USDOTs.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email 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 Mark Gavle's USDOT number?

Mark Gavle's USDOT number is 729327 and its docket number is MC334756.

Is Mark Gavle authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Mark Gavle's safety record?

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

How big is Mark Gavle's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 13, 2024.

What insurance does Mark Gavle carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is Mark Gavle located?

Mark Gavle is located at 1540 Big Canoe Rd, Decorah, IA, 52101. Phone: (563) 380-5916.

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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.