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DALE DEAN
DBA: Dean Trucking
Newton, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1729157 · MC 1607579
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1607579 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
42.9% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1607579
Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1729157
MC Number
MC-1607579
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 6, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 21, 2008
Annual Mileage
2,025 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Newton, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/Beams
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
42.9% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX6
LA3
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAHAVX3PL78464 | 9 | 4 |
| Kentucky | Pole Trailer | 11300SK1074 | 7 | 3 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2026 | LAPLS01109 | MERRYVILLE LA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
WESTERN STAR KENTUCKY |
5KJJAHAVX3PL78464 11300SK1074 |
TX F01369A TX W81337 |
| May 26, 2026 | LACKS00777 | LEESVILLE LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
WESTERN STAR KENTUCKY |
5KJJAHAVX3PL78464 11300SK1074 |
TX F01369A TX W81337 |
| April 13, 2026 | V262299227 | 35024 US96 SB, TX | II | — | — | DEJ LOGGING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR KENT |
5KJJAHAVX3PL78464 11300SK1074 |
TX F01369A TX W81337 |
| February 9, 2026 | V262187787 | US 96 AT FM 1004, TX | II | 2 | 1 | JERRELL LOGGING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR KENT |
5KJJAHAVX3PL78464 11300SK1074 |
TX F01369A TX W81337 |
| 393.45B2UV | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| September 15, 2025 | LARES00954 | DERIDDER LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
WESTERN STAR KENT INDUS |
5KJJAHAVX3PL78464 11300SK1074 |
TX F01369A TX W81337 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| April 11, 2025 | V251832801 | 15595 US96 NB, TX | II | 4 | 2 | SABINE RIVER | Truck Tractor Trailer |
WESTERN STAR KENT |
5KJJAHAVX3PL78464 11300SK1074 |
TX F01369A TX W81337 |
| 393.116 | OOSNo/improper securement of logs | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.48A | OOSInoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| March 6, 2025 | V251790682 | US96 NB, TX | II | 5 | 1 | NORDIC SABINE RIVER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR KENT |
5KJJAHAVX3PL78464 11300SK1074 |
TX F01369A TX W81337 |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| December 3, 2024 | V241660302 | 11865 SH87, TX | II | — | — | GP | Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR |
5KJJAHAVX3PL78464 |
TX F01369A |
| August 13, 2024 | V241465760 | US96 SB AT OLD TX 96, TX | II | 2 | 1 | GP | Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR |
5KJJAHAVX3PL78464 |
TX F01369A |
| 396.3A1BL | OOSBrake system pressure loss | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 3, 2024 | LACK013511 | ROADSIDE, LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
WESTERN STAR KNTI |
5KJJAHAVX3PL78464 11300SK1074 |
TX F01369A TX W81337 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| GP | 2 | December 3, 2024 |
| DEJ LOGGING | 1 | April 13, 2026 |
| JERRELL LOGGING | 1 | February 9, 2026 |
| SABINE RIVER | 1 | April 11, 2025 |
| NORDIC SABINE RIVER | 1 | March 6, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2024 | DISMISSED | Contract Carrier |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 11, 2026.
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