Dexter Axle Trucking Company Safety Record

DOT# 809975 · Elkhart, IN 46516 · 5742957444

Legal name: Dexter Trucking Group INC

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Dexter Axle Trucking Company (DOT# 809975) in Elkhart, Indiana has 314 inspections on record with 239 violations and a 9.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 7 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

314 Inspections
9.2% Vehicle OOS Rate
7 Crashes
160 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 9.2%
Carrier: 9.2% (29 of 314) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.6%
Carrier: 1.6% (5 of 314) National: 6.4%
64% OOS rate better than 64% of carriers in Indiana
38% crash rate better than 38% of carriers in Indiana

Violation Categories · 239 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

239 total violations across 314 inspections
33 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
124
Unsafe Driving
72
Hours of Service
30
Driver Fitness
4
Other
9

Inspection History · 100 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 39 states
Level 1: 110 (35%) Level 2: 91 (29%) Level 3: 113 (36%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 NM 2 0 0
03/19/2026 OH 2 0 0
03/09/2026 OH 2 0 0
03/09/2026 MN 3 0 0
03/03/2026 TN 1 2 0
02/18/2026 ID 3 0 0
02/13/2026 CA 1 0 0
02/12/2026 TX 2 0 0
02/11/2026 WY 1 0 0
02/10/2026 NM 2 0 0

Crash History · 7 records

1 injury crash
29-DEC-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
29-DEC-25 NH 0 0 0
24-JUN-24 AL 0 0 0
19-DEC-24 IL 0 0 0
16-DEC-25 TX 0 0 0
07-APR-25 MO 0 0 0
03-DEC-25 ID 0 2 0
03-APR-24 CO 0 0 0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC360286
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Hartford Fire Insurance Company $5,000 05/16/2023

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 160
Drivers 143
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 05/11/1999
MCS-150 Filed 20250528 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 6,167,980
Address 2900 Industrial Pkwy, Elkhart, IN 46516

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Resources

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