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DRAKE FREIGHT CO., LLC

DBA: AMERICAN MEAT EXPRESS

MC229763 · DOT 02216972 · WEST DES MOINES, IA

Broker · HHGCarrier · HHGCarrier · PassengersForwarder · PropertyForwarder · HHG
Broker Authority
Active
Active Broker Since
12 years, 6 months
continuously active
Surety Bond (BMC-84)
$75,000 · Active
on file since Nov 1, 2020
Process Agent (BOC-3)
PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

History & Compliance

  • Broker authority — Active

    Current
  • Involuntary Revocation

    Nov 16, 2020Archive
  • BMC-84 filed — Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company

    Nov 1, 2020MOTUS
  • BMC-84 filed — Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company

    $75,000

    Nov 1, 2020MOTUS
  • Reinstated

    Dec 10, 2013Archive
  • Authority Revoked

    Dec 2, 2013Archive
  • BMC-84 filed — American Contractors Indemnity Company

    Oct 1, 2013MOTUS
  • BMC-84 filed — American Contractors Indemnity Company

    $75,000

    Oct 1, 2013MOTUS
  • Granted

    Sep 27, 2005Archive
  • BMC-84 filed — American Contractors Indemnity Company

    Sep 13, 2005MOTUS
  • BMC-84 filed — American Contractors Indemnity Company

    $75,000

    Sep 13, 2005MOTUS
  • Authority Revoked

    Sep 6, 2005Archive
  • BMC-84 filed — American Contractors Indemnity Company

    Aug 1, 2004MOTUS
  • BMC-84 filed — American Contractors Indemnity Company

    $75,000

    Aug 1, 2004MOTUS
  • Involuntary Revocation

    Jul 6, 2004Archive
  • BMC-84 filed — Platte River Insurance Company

    Aug 1, 2002MOTUS
  • BMC-84 filed — Platte River Insurance Company

    $75,000

    Aug 1, 2002MOTUS
  • BMC-84 filed — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.

    Mar 24, 2001MOTUS
  • BMC-84 filed — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.

    $75,000

    Mar 24, 2001MOTUS
  • BMC-84 filed — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.

    Mar 24, 1999MOTUS
  • BMC-84 filed — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.

    $75,000

    Mar 24, 1999MOTUS
  • Granted

    Apr 20, 1998Archive
  • BMC-84 filed — Stonington Insurance Company

    Mar 24, 1998MOTUS
  • BMC-84 filed — Stonington Insurance Company

    $75,000

    Mar 24, 1998MOTUS
  • BMC-84 filed — VICTORE INSURANCE COMPANY

    Feb 13, 1995MOTUS
  • BMC-84 filed — VICTORE INSURANCE COMPANY

    $75,000

    Feb 13, 1995MOTUS
  • Involuntary Revocation

    Jan 13, 1995Archive
  • Granted

    Dec 6, 1994Archive
  • BMC-84 filed — Great West Casualty Company

    Feb 7, 1992MOTUS
  • BMC-84 filed — Great West Casualty Company

    $75,000

    Feb 7, 1992MOTUS
  • Granted

    Feb 21, 1992
Authority StatusWhether the broker's FMCSA operating authority is currently active. Inactive = cannot legally broker loads.

Active broker authority

30/30
Authority AgeHow long the broker has held authority. Newer brokers are higher risk — most failures happen in the first 2 years.

10+ years in business

20/20
Bond StatusBrokers must carry a $75,000 BMC-84 or BMC-85 surety bond. Missing bond = no protection if they don't pay.

Bond/surety on file

20/20
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

5 revocation(s), all over 2 years ago

5/10
Rejected FilingsInsurance or bond filings rejected by FMCSA — often due to paperwork errors, but can indicate deeper issues.

No rejected filings

5/5
Compliance

Bond filed, BOC-3 on file

5/10

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Frequently Asked

Is DRAKE FREIGHT CO., LLC a legitimate freight broker?

DRAKE FREIGHT CO., LLC (MC229763) has active broker authority with the FMCSA. Their MOTUS-verified Trust Score is B (85/100). They've been an active broker 12 years, 6 months.

What is their bond status?

Per current MOTUS records, DRAKE FREIGHT CO., LLC has an active surety bond on file.

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