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Carrier profile · USDOT 540087 · MC1183610 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Robert D Engelkes

DBA R D Engelkes Farms · Dike, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1993
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayCoal/Coke+6 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (319) 269-2509
3
Power units
2
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
158K
Annual miles
33 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 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1183610
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. Jan 1, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Northland Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
6
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionFurniture
Annual mileage
158,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
540087
MC / docket
MC-1183610, MC-279985
Legal name
Robert D Engelkes
DBA
R D Engelkes Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 21, 1993
Last MCS-150
Oct 6, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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 Robert D Engelkes's USDOT number?

Robert D Engelkes's USDOT number is 540087 and its docket number is MC1183610.

Is Robert D Engelkes authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Robert D Engelkes's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Robert D Engelkes's fleet?

3 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 6, 2025.

What insurance does Robert D Engelkes carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Northland Insurance Company.

Where is Robert D Engelkes located?

Robert D Engelkes is located at 17268 R Ave, Dike, IA, 50624-8087. Phone: (319) 269-2509.

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