FMCSA Carrier Profile
TRIPLE D CONTRACTING INC
DBA: Joe Garthright Trucking
Lawton, IA
Active
Authority Active
Conditional
Active 30 yrs, 8 mo
Authority
Active
MC-297330 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Conditional
50.0% OOS · 7 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 30 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 80.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC297330
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 0001132040
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy CAP 516 19 48
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
64303
MC Number
MC-297330
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
March 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
December 19, 1995
Annual Mileage
64,277 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Lawton, IA
Email
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Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
6 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
60.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 82nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance30
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate80.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (59.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2026 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | CUSTOM SCO · 2HSFMAXR3XC022447 | 6 | Passed |
| December 12, 2025 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FDRF3G62CEA49947 | 7 | 3 OOS |
| October 29, 2025 | NE | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 2HSFRAHR6XC067219 | 5 | 1 OOS |
| October 2, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 2HSFMAXR3XC022447 | 2 | Passed |
| June 27, 2025 | SD | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 2HSFRAHR6XC067219 | 0 | Clean |
| November 14, 2024 | IA | Level I — Full | INTL · 2HSFMAXR3XC022447 | 12 | 1 OOS |
| June 25, 2024 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1NP5GGGG20D542893 | 1 | Passed |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA4
SD2
NE1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Dump
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Smithco Manufacturing | Dump · 47 ft | 1S9SS4732LL476495 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 International 9200 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFMAXR3XC022447 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 International 9100 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFRAHR6XC067219 | 2 | 1 |
| Trlr | — | 1C9CB39BXTM110011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDRF3G62CEA49947 | 1 | 1 |
| Peterbilt | — | 1NP5GGGG20D542893 | 1 | — |
| Cusm | — | 47SS182T1B1025257 | 1 | 1 |
| Walker Sta | — | 5WSAB4327EN045427 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 7, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 19, 1995 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo | Cancellation Pending | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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