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Carrier profile · USDOT 1194815 · MC476326 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Michael J Dinkel

DBA Dinkel Truck Line · Hill City, KS · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2003
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestock+4 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (785) 627-6169
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
70K
Annual miles
22 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

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 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
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2005)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC476326
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Nov 26, 2012Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionBees
Annual mileage
70,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1194815
MC / docket
MC-476326
Legal name
Michael J Dinkel
DBA
Dinkel Truck Line
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 17, 2003
Last MCS-150
Feb 19, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
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.
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 Michael J Dinkel's USDOT number?

Michael J Dinkel's USDOT number is 1194815 and its docket number is MC476326.

Is Michael J Dinkel authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Michael J Dinkel's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Michael J Dinkel's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 19, 2025.

What insurance does Michael J Dinkel carry?

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

Where is Michael J Dinkel located?

Michael J Dinkel is located at 3199 210TH Ave, Hill City, KS, 67642. Phone: (785) 627-6169.

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