Art Pape Transfer Inc
USDOT 1674 · MC-136553 · Dubuque, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Art Pape Transfer Inc (dba Tucker Freight Lines Inc) is a corporation based in Dubuque, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 340 power units and 310 drivers, which ranks it #22 by fleet size among 165 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Iowa. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 323 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 28.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 25 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 0 fatalities, 23 tow-away), or 7.4 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Art Pape Transfer Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Tucker Freight Lines Inc |
| USDOT number | 1674 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-136553 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1080 East 12Th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 |
| Phone | (563) 588-1435 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 4, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1674.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 340 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,100 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.91 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 25,581,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 75,238 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 310 CDL drivers; 275 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 35 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Art Pape Transfer Inc | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 28.9% | 18.3% | 19.3% | 57% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.6% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 69% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.4 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 77% higher than average |
| Inspections | 323 | 323 with a driver check, 149 with a vehicle check, 122 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 15, 1987) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Art Pape Transfer Inc?
Art Pape Transfer Inc is registered with USDOT number 1674 and operating authority MC-136553.
How many trucks does Art Pape Transfer Inc have?
It reports 340 power units (340 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,100 trailers, with 310 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 4, 2025).
Where is Art Pape Transfer Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Dubuque, Iowa 52001.
What is the out-of-service rate of Art Pape Transfer Inc?
Over 24 months, 28.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.