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DENBOW COMPANY INC
Dripping Springs, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2146202
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
21.7% OOS · 27 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
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 22.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 27 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2146202
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 24, 2011
Annual Mileage
807,741 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
2780 Hwy 290 West, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
Phone
Owner / Officer
David Denbow
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesUtility EquipmentConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
21.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
23 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
22.7%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 56th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
27
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
26
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate22.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (2.0pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (27)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | DODG · 3C63RRGL4NG207198 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| July 8, 2026 | TX | Level I — Full | RAM · 3C63RRGL7NG207213 | 0 | Clean |
| June 18, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 2NP8LJ0X8TM789561 | 0 | Clean |
| June 13, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 1HTGRSJT1DJ260144 | 0 | Clean |
| June 5, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FVSG5FE8JHJL7408 | 0 | Clean |
| May 28, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | DODG · 3C63RRGL0NG207201 | 0 | Clean |
| May 27, 2026 | TX | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3ALACXFE4RDUZ4217 | 1 | Passed |
| April 29, 2026 | TX | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HAEGTAT1SL054386 | 1 | Passed |
| April 28, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | DODG · 3C7WRNFL1SG582481 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| April 9, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FVSG5FE8JHJL7408 | 1 | Passed |
| April 1, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FVSG5FE8JHJL7408 | 0 | Clean |
| March 26, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 2NKHHM7X6CM310939 | 3 | 1 OOS |
Showing 12 of 27 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
11 of 23 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 24 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 24 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 24 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 24 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | No or defective automatic trailer brake | 4 | Out of service |
| April 28, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | No or defective automatic trailer brake | 4 | Out of service |
| March 26, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | No or defective automatic trailer brake | 4 | Out of service |
| January 29, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tire vs. Load | Weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 3 | Out of service |
| February 26, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · General Securement | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | Out of service |
| April 9, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperable head lamps | 6 | Cited |
| August 29, 2025 | Hazardous Materials Compliance · Markings - HM | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | 5 | Cited |
| February 18, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | 4 | Cited |
| April 29, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| January 17, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| February 18, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 4 | Cited |
| August 29, 2025 | Hazardous Materials Compliance · Documentation - HM | Shipping paper accessibility | 3 | Cited |
| February 6, 2026 | Hazardous Materials Compliance · Documentation - HM | Shipping paper accessibility | 3 | Cited |
| March 26, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 3 | Cited |
| September 30, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 3 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 23 recorded violations
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2026 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 30, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 6, 2024 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX27
Fleet & Equipment (25)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~20
of 49 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
12
Tank
5
Pickup
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFE4RDUZ4217 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner 108SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVSG5FE8JHJL7408 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3LJ9X1EM229784 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Peterbilt 548 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP8LJ0X8TM789561 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL4NG207198 | 2 | 2 |
| Othr | — | 1B9N3PGT4EB624358 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ditch Witch VT20 | Tank · 21 ft | 1DST722L2N1701017 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Ditch Witch VT20 | Tank · 21 ft | 1DST722L3S1700325 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Ditch Witch VT20 | Tank · 21 ft | 1DST722L9M1701031 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ditch Witch VT20MV | Tank · 22 ft | 1DST822J1P1704716 | 1 | — |
Show all 25 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Ditch Witch VT20MV | Tank · 22 ft | 1DST822J9S1704214 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT4GEA31125 | 1 | — |
| 2013 International SF567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTGRSJT1DJ260144 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Gm GM515 | Truck · Class 5 | 1HTKJPVKXRH326074 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GCXLM017425 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPEX9PJ244203 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDP9XXCJ328303 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHM7X6CM310939 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC5KDKB8705 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL0NG207201 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL7NG207213 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete | 3C7WRNFL1SG582481 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 International HV507 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HAEGTAT1SL054386 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAEUTAN7SL080162 | 1 | — |
| Othr | — | 7HCGF3526LB011912 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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