Menke LLC
USDOT 1648850 · MC-702559 · Leavenworth, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Menke LLC is a company based in Leavenworth, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 74 drivers, which ranks it #229 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 183 times – about 2.6 inspections per power unit. 23.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 12.9 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, fresh produce, meat, us mail, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Menke LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1648850 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-702559 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 6161 E Tower Rd, Leavenworth, IN 47137 |
| Phone | (812) 739-2129 |
| First registered | May 25, 2007 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1648850.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Trailers | 199 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.06 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 7,566,623 miles reported for 2025 – about 108,095 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 98% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 74 CDL drivers; 68 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 6 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Menke LLC | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.2% | 20.5% | 19.0% | 13% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 84% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 12.9 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 170% higher than average |
| Inspections | 183 | 183 with a driver check, 95 with a vehicle check, 115 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Menke LLC?
Menke LLC is registered with USDOT number 1648850 and operating authority MC-702559.
How many trucks does Menke LLC have?
It reports 70 power units (70 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 199 trailers, with 74 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 3, 2026).
Where is Menke LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Leavenworth, Indiana 47137.
What is the out-of-service rate of Menke LLC?
Over 24 months, 23.2% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.