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DALE BARNES TRUCKING INC
DBA: Dbt Inc
Clifton, KS
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Fatal Crash on Record
2 fatalities across 3 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 457606 · MC 156222
Broker
No Safety Rating
Active 19 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-156222 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Merchants National Bonding, Inc.
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 29 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
2 fatalities across 3 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC156222
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Merchants National Bonding, Inc., since October 1, 2013
Authority Age
19 yrs
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 19 yrs
- Insurance on file: $75,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 29 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC156222
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
Merchants National Bonding, Inc.
Bond · $75,000 · Policy 4001200
Great West Casualty Company
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy CCP03992A
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GWP44429A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
457606
MC Number
MC-156222
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 10, 1991
Authority Granted
September 10, 2007
Annual Mileage
1,619,059 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
301 Bartlett, Clifton, KS 66937
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
William L Cyphers
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
29
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
18
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 21 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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 17 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 23 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 23 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 23 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 23 inspections
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
2
Fatalities
6
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | NE | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 3, 2025 | TX | 1 | 3 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| February 3, 2025 | TX | 1 | 3 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KS12
NE4
CO2
IA2
IL2
MO2
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (28)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
13
Tank
12
Semi-trailer
2
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG10D234221 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMKF4325P1116855 | 4 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG60D351390 | 3 | — |
| Pola | Semi-trailer | 1PMS34328K1049993 | 3 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X76N631893 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X77D669633 | 3 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 120580N | 2 | — |
| 2013 Mississippi Tank Company | Tank | 1M9AT9C25DH355361 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X0HD423927 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMKF4320P1116858 | 2 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMKF4321L1106916 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMKF4324S1174478 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMKF4326S1174479 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMKF4327P1116856 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X06N896168 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X73D589520 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4JD493118 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 3H6KF4329L3109307 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B9JL035019 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG30J276859 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKWGGGG60R119828 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X8ND782101 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG50D215591 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMKF4320P1119470 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMKF4329P1116857 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS34324C1039642 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1PMS34326K1049992 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 3H6KF4322L3109309 | 1 | — |
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 (29)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2026 | W035005840 | MO | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XP5DB9X06N896168 1PMKF4320P1116858 |
KS AHL987 KS 695017 |
| July 10, 2026 | HP02081131 | KS | II | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1NPXD49X8ND782101 1PMKF4320P1119470 |
KS 203156 KS 695112 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| March 18, 2026 | HP03270948 | KS | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XPXD49X4JD493118 3H6KF4329L3109307 |
KS 248024 KS 614278 |
| March 12, 2026 | HP93514764 | KS | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB POLA |
1NPXGGGG60D351390 1PMS34328K1049993 |
KS 194864 KS 573969 |
| February 17, 2026 | HP03532915 | KS | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY |
1XP5DB9X77D669633 1M9AT9C25DH355361 |
KS 169268 KS 573907 |
| February 5, 2026 | W140001372 | MO | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1NKWGGGG30J276859 1PMKF4326S1174479 |
KS AHL929 KS 638952 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| January 13, 2026 | 000P16BQDL | IA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1NPXGGGG10D234221 1PMKF4325P1116855 |
KS AHL986 KS ADX821 |
| December 12, 2025 | HP01300836 | KS | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1NPXGGGG10D234221 1PMKF4325P1116855 |
KS 233409 KS ADX821 |
| December 5, 2025 | 5370003451 | SD | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XP5DB9X76N631893 1JJV532B9JL035019 |
KS 215574 KS 705712 |
| December 4, 2025 | HP01300825 | KS | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XP5DB9X73D589520 1PMKF4321L1106916 |
KS 186581 KS 614262 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| February 24, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 10, 2007 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| September 10, 2007 | Active GRANTED | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| February 15, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 15, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 16, 1992 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 16, 1992 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 21, 1990 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 21, 1990 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2013 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| February 1, 2009 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 17, 2008 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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