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LOWELL GEBHARDT
DBA: Dakota Express
Luverne, ND
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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: Inactive · DOT 395423 · MC 223633
Inactive
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 7 mo · first granted 1990
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-223633 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
2 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.
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
- Not currently active with FMCSA
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC223633
Contract Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
395423
MC Number
MC-223633
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
March 26, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 5, 1990
Authority First Granted
February 14, 1990
Authority Reinstated
April 3, 2025
Annual Mileage
101,445 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Luverne, ND
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MT1
SD1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Freightliner FLD120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAHBD02PJ72841 | 2 | — |
| 2015 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04822FL014545 | 2 | — |
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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2024 | 0750000700 | SD | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor — |
FREIGHTLINER X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1FUJAHBD02PJ72841 4U3J04822FL014545 |
— — |
| July 18, 2024 | U793000264 | MT | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor — |
FREIGHTLINER X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1FUJAHBD02PJ72841 4U3J04822FL014545 |
— — |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| April 3, 2025 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 16, 2024 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| November 29, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 15, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 10, 2002 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| August 15, 2001 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| February 14, 1990 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 12, 2024 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| June 25, 2001 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record |
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