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Inactive carrier authority · insurance data pending · 2 prior revocations — Not rated

Authority inactive

FMCSA lists this carrier's operating authority as inactive, so it may not haul regulated freight for hire across state lines. Check SAFER for the current status before booking.

DRAKE FREIGHT CO LLC

DBA AMERICAN MEAT EXPRESS · DOT 02216972 · MC# 229763 · WEST DES MOINES, IA

FF Trust Score
Not rated

Operating authority inactive

Operation & Authority✓ Live
Authority
Inactive
Common authority
Inactive
Contract authority
Inactive
Operation
Interstate
Out of Service
No
Fleet✓ Live
Power units
0
Drivers
—
Fleet size
0
Officer
—
SafetyFMCSA · as of 2026-06-28
FMCSA rating
Not Rated
Not audited — common, not a red flag
Inspections · 24 mo
0
None on record
Crashes · 24 mo
0
Clean — no reportable crashes

No roadside inspections in the last 24 months — so there's no out-of-service rate to compare. Smaller fleets are inspected less often; a clean window like this is a neutral signal, not a warning.

Source: FMCSA SAFER · Errors? Dispute via DataQs

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Inactive

    Current
  • Liability insurance — 3 years 4 months of 34 years 7 months covered

    ✗ No active filing on record

    ⚠ Gap: Feb 1995 → Apr 2013 (~18 yr without filings)

    ⚠ Uninsured since Aug 2013 (4795 days and counting)

  • Authority Revoked

    Jul 31, 2013Archive
  • Voluntary Revocation

    Contract carrier authority — filed at the company's own request, not an FMCSA penalty (not counted in the score)

    Jul 23, 2013Archive
  • Voluntary Revocation

    Common carrier authority — filed at the company's own request, not an FMCSA penalty (not counted in the score)

    Jul 23, 2013Archive
  • Reinstated

    Contract carrier authority

    Apr 4, 2013Archive
  • Reinstated

    Common carrier authority

    Apr 4, 2013Archive
  • Authority Revoked

    Apr 5, 1995Archive
  • Granted

    Contract carrier authority

    Dec 6, 1994Archive
  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Dec 6, 1994Archive
  • Granted

    Contract carrier authority

    Dec 3, 1990Archive
  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Dec 3, 1990Archive
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Frequently Asked

Does DRAKE FREIGHT CO LLC have active FMCSA authority?

DRAKE FREIGHT CO LLC (DOT 02216972) does not have active carrier authority. Their status is Inactive — exercise caution.

What is their insurance status?

Insurance data for DRAKE FREIGHT CO LLC is still being added. Verify current coverage directly with FMCSA before dispatching.