DBA: DECKER

DECKER TRUCK LINE INC

DOT 53824 MC 059367 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
2024 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 10.33% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 9.21% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
646 units

Drivers: 573

Trailers: 1345 (1345 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo Cancelled
Bond
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Company Details

Physical Address

4000 5TH AVE S, FORT DODGE, IA, 50501

Phone Number

(515) 576-4141

Mailing Address

4000 5TH AVE S, FORT DODGE, IA, 50501

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(515) 576-7431

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
50 yrs, 7 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
40 yrs, 8 mo

Broker

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-08-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2018-08-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-03-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2016-03-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-03-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-03-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1985-12-09 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1983-01-11 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-08-25 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-07-24 SUPERSEDED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-07-24 SUPERSEDED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-07-24 SUPERSEDED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-07-24 SUPERSEDED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-07-24 SUPERSEDED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-07-24 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-07-24 SUPERSEDED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1981-07-24 SUPERSEDED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $2,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2026-03-01 BIPD/Primary 15450604 $2,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … - - ACTIVE
2026-03-01 BIPD/Primary 15450604 $2,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … - - ACTIVE
2024-03-01 BIPD/Primary RM8CA00065-241 $1,000,000 EVEREST PREMIER INSURANCE COM… 2026-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-03-01 BIPD/Primary RM8CA00065211 $1,000,000 EVEREST PREMIER INSURANCE COM… 2024-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-03-01 BIPD 603-101102-4 $1,000,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2021-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-03-01 BIPD 603-101003-4 $1,000,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2020-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-03-01 BIPD 603-100595-7 $1,000,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2019-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-03-17 BIPD/Primary CLP41277G $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2018-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-03-01 BIPD/Primary CLP41277G $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2016-04-11 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2007-03-01 BIPD/Primary D200A00417 $1,000,000 DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY … 2007-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-03-01 BIPD/Primary D200A00294 $1,000,000 DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY … 2007-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-03-01 BIPD/Primary D200A00005 $1,000,000 DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY … 2006-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-03-01 BIPD/Primary D200P00029 $1,000,000 DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY … 2003-08-07 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2002-04-07 CARGO CLP41277A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2015-04-20 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2001-03-01 CARGO CLP41277A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2002-04-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-02-01 BIPD/Primary 823MXA80207295 $1,000,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2003-03-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-02-01 BIPD/Primary 8-23 MXC 80384851 $1,000,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2000-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-02-01 CARGO 83MSLM8738 $1,000,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2001-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1989-02-01 CARGO CLP1099A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2000-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

10.33%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

2024 inspections · 209 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

9.21%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

239 inspections · 22 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 2024 Last inspection: Jul 29, 2026 Total crashes: 892

FMCSA Inspection Records (2024 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 29, 2026

5009950122

Level 3 IL

Jul 29, 2026

5000370214

Level 2 IL

Jul 29, 2026

VANHJ04358

1 viol.
Level 3 MI FHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 28, 2026

9093Q5TC4C

Level 2 NM PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Jul 27, 2026

U610001799

Level 3 MT PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Jul 27, 2026

0440451466

2 viol.
Level 3 CO PETERBILT 1XPXD49X...

Jul 27, 2026

V262489173

Level 2 TX FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 26, 2026

V262415379

2 viol.
Level 2 TX PTRB 1XPBD49X...

Jul 25, 2026

W185006868

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 MO PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Jul 24, 2026

460L000146

4 viol.
Level 2 IA PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Jul 23, 2026

HP23240010

Level 3 MT

Jul 23, 2026

3284001976

1 viol.
Level 2 OH PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Jul 22, 2026

2132001831

2 viol.
Level 2 WA VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 22, 2026

1444001417

Level 3 GA PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Jul 21, 2026

NDLY010806

Level 1 CA VOLV 4V4NC9EH...
Total Inspections

2024

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

2024

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (892 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jul 20, 2026

KY • KY0073354052

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 16, 2026

KY • KY0073352796

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 27, 2026

GA • GA0010406362

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 30, 2026

WY • WY0202602303

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 15, 2026

CA • CA8352600372

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 19, 2026

NC • NC0108437974

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 16, 2026

WI • WI0000201200

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 16, 2026

IA • IA2601533555

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 11, 2026

WV • WV0202605553

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 8, 2026

IA • IA2601551922

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 21, 2026

MS • MS2026010132

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 4, 2026

IL • ILX004127732

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 25, 2026

IN • IN0904898783

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 25, 2026

NC • NC0108384139

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 23, 2026

IN • IN0904890253

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Fatal Crashes

25

Injury Crashes

402

Total Crashes

892

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

432

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Alert
Violations: 130
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 34
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

Alert
Violations: 258
OOS: 128

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 2

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 8
OOS: 7

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

2024
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

646
Expected: 50 - 250 Large Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

646

625 owned

Trailers

1345

1345 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

573

CDL Drivers: 573
Interstate: 573
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

239

Out of Service: 22
OOS Rate: 9.21%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 573
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Logs/Lumber Building Materials Fresh Produce Meat Refrigerated Beverages

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

646

Power Units

646

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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