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Carrier profile · USDOT 1063564 · MC447419 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

William D Franken

DBA Franken Trucking · Chappell, NE · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2002
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/Gases+8 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (308) 289-0057
2
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
44K
Annual miles
24 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
—
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
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
MC447419
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. Aug 13, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionFertilizer-Liquid & Dry
Annual mileage
43,519 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1063564
MC / docket
MC-447419
Legal name
William D Franken
DBA
Franken Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 18, 2002
Last MCS-150
Apr 18, 2026
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.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is William D Franken's USDOT number?

William D Franken's USDOT number is 1063564 and its docket number is MC447419.

Is William D Franken authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is William D Franken's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is William D Franken's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 18, 2026.

What insurance does William D Franken carry?

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

Where is William D Franken located?

William D Franken is located at 1365 3rd Street, Chappell, NE, 69129. Phone: (308) 289-0057.

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