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DENT TRUCK LINES INC
Sweetwater, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 862131 · MC 379519
Active
Authority Active
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 9 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-379519 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
7.5% OOS · 66 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC379519
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
9 yrs, 1 mo
Revocation Filings
4
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 8.6% — below the 20.7% national average
- 66 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC379519
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT42988A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo · required
Not on file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
862131
MC Number
MC-379519
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 16, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 10, 2000
Authority Granted
August 14, 2017
Annual Mileage
938,145 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
225 Cr 109, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Cliffton Dent
Officer 2
Cliff Dent
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
7.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
40 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
8.6%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 19th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
66
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
60
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance66
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate8.6% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (66)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2026 | V262573070 | TX, TX | II | — | — | DENT TRUCK LINES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
— FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3ALXFBCG7GDGU3911 13N14830861538642 |
TX R786350 TX 254C627 |
| August 26, 2026 | V262514847 | TX, TX | II | — | — | GEORGIA PACIFIC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
— FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3ALXFB002EDFT4860 13N14830761536137 |
TX R730614 TX 254C611 |
| August 3, 2026 | V262485991 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE, TX | II | — | — | GP GYPSUM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3ALXFB001EDFT4851 13N14830X51524627 |
TX R802606 TX 099C355 |
| July 22, 2026 | V262487231 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE, TX | III | — | — | GP GYPSUM SWEETWATER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3ALXFB002EDFT4860 13N148205A1503518 |
TX R730614 TX 254C608 |
| July 9, 2026 | V262396763 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE, TX | III | — | — | GEORGIA-PACIFIC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3ALXFB009EDFT8114 13N14830761536137 |
TX R600029 TX 254C611 |
| July 7, 2026 | V262457787 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE, TX | II | — | — | BUCKEYE SUPPLY CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3ALXFBCG7GDGU3911 13N153207G1518269 |
TX R786350 TX 278B301 |
| June 30, 2026 | V262442208 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE, TX | II | — | — | BUCKEYE SUPPLY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3ALXFBCG7GDGU3911 13N153207G1518269 |
TX R786350 TX 278B301 |
| June 16, 2026 | V262423201 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE, TX | III | — | — | GP GYPSUM LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3ALXFBCG2FDGB5234 13N148204S1571486 |
TX R600033 TX 099C369 |
| May 7, 2026 | V262351488 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE, TX | II | 2 | — | GP GYPSUM LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3ALXFB002EDFT4860 13N148206S1571487 |
TX R730614 TX 099C370 |
| 393.55D3 | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D3 | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 28, 2026 | V262331203 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE, TX | II | 2 | — | GEORGIA PACIFIC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT TRANSCRAFT |
3ALXFBCG9FDGB9216 1TTF4820782021281 |
TX R815272 TX 004C346 |
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
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 GYPSUM | 16 | August 3, 2026 |
| GEORGIA PACIFIC | 7 | August 26, 2026 |
| DAIRYMAN'S SUPPLY CO | 3 | February 25, 2026 |
| BUCKEYE SUPPLY | 2 | July 7, 2026 |
| GP | 2 | March 23, 2026 |
| GP GYPSUM SWEETWATER | 1 | July 22, 2026 |
| GEORGIA PACIFIC GYPSUM LLC | 1 | February 4, 2026 |
| HOME DEPOT INC | 1 | October 16, 2025 |
| GP GYP | 1 | August 29, 2025 |
| OKLAHOMA STEEL AND WIRE | 1 | March 7, 2025 |
| HUGHES TANK CO. | 1 | June 27, 2024 |
| GAF MATERIALS LLC | 1 | June 7, 2024 |
6 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
17 of 35 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 40 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 40 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 40 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 40 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 12, 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
TX51
OK1
Fleet & Equipment (39)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 13 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~24
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
21
Tractor
15
Semi-trailer
2
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFBCG2FDGB5234 | 8 | 1 |
| 1995 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148206S1571487 | 6 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB001EDFT4851 | 6 | — |
| 1995 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148204S1571486 | 5 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB002EDFT8097 | 5 | — |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830761536137 | 4 | — |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830961532588 | 4 | — |
| 2008 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820782021281 | 4 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB002EDFT4860 | 4 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB009EDFT8114 | 4 | 1 |
Show all 39 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFBCG7FDGL5953 | 4 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFBCG7GDGU3911 | 4 | — |
| 2005 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830X51527379 | 3 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFBCG9FDGB9216 | 3 | — |
| 2005 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830X51524627 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N153207G1518269 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner FLD120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJALCK47DY56395 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFBCG6FDGL5958 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148203A1503517 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148205A1503518 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148208A1503514 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148208S1571488 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830861538642 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830961535488 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830961538231 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830X41521645 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C3C1554453 | 1 | — |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1C9CK4026FA681438 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 28 ft | 1DW1A2810EB457777 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X6LD704610 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820572019804 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2486VA263905 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D40X1TJ205701 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD48X0DJ330307 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2KD267025 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFBCG0FDGB9217 | 1 | — |
| Mana | Semi-trailer | 5MC224826CP014111 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Dorsey | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7KYFC5320NED32344 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Dorsey | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7KYFC5322NED32345 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2017 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| June 28, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 23, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 19, 2002 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 10, 2002 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| April 17, 2002 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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