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Carrier profile · USDOT 4104561 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Ross Mentzer

DBA Ross Mentzer Trucking · Early, IA · Interstate carrier · Since 2023
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (712) 661-8180
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
50K
Annual miles
3 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
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No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

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

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

Enforcement

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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
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
LivestockGrain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
50,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
4104561
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Ross Mentzer
DBA
Ross Mentzer Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 18, 2023
Last MCS-150
Dec 16, 2025
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.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Ross Mentzer's USDOT number?

Ross Mentzer's USDOT number is 4104561.

Is Ross Mentzer authorized to operate?

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

What is Ross Mentzer's safety record?

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

How big is Ross Mentzer's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 16, 2025.

Where is Ross Mentzer located?

Ross Mentzer is located at 2250 Karr Ave, Early, IA, 50535. Phone: (712) 661-8180.

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