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RALPH D SIKES
DBA: Sikes Trucking
Fort Worth, TX
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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: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 869173 · MC 739856
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 15 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-739856 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
Flags · 2
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
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC739856
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
869173
MC Number
MC-739856
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 3, 2000
Authority Granted
April 15, 2011
Annual Mileage
81,786 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Fort Worth, TX
Email
Cargo Types
Grain/FeedDry Bulk
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
0 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG00D266870 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43021GB151762 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2025 | 78GA9DJA4Y | IH-0035 IN HILL CO. (357-370), TX | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB TIMPTE, INC |
1NPXGGGG00D266870 1TDH43021GB151762 |
TX 1N77445 TX 132C441 |
| November 5, 2024 | V241652900 | US67 NB AT CR244, TX | II | — | — | SIKES TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB TIMPTE, INC |
1NPXGGGG00D266870 1TDH43021GB151762 |
TX R596791 TX 132C441 |
| April 23, 2024 | V241375206 | LAT:35 34'14.58"N L, TX | II | — | — | SIKES TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB TIMPTE, INC |
1NPXGGGG00D266870 1TDH43021GB151762 |
TX R596791 TX 132C441 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 10, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 23, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 18, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 15, 2011 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| COMMON | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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