Decker Truck Line Inc
USDOT 53824 · MC-59367 · Fort Dodge, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Decker Truck Line Inc (dba Decker) is a corporation based in Fort Dodge, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 646 power units and 573 drivers, which ranks it #10 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 1,103 times – about 1.7 inspections per power unit. 20.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 67 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (22 injuries, 5 fatalities, 67 tow-away), or 10.4 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, liquids / gases, meat and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Decker Truck Line Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Decker |
| USDOT number | 53824 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-59367 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 4000 5Th Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 |
| Phone | (515) 576-4141 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 53824.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 625 | 21 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,345 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.89 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 65,597,837 miles reported for 2025 – about 101,545 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 99% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 573 CDL drivers; 573 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Decker Truck Line Inc | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.7% | 17.8% | 19.3% | 16% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.5% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 67% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.4 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 146% higher than average |
| Inspections | 1,103 | 1,103 with a driver check, 522 with a vehicle check, 398 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 4, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Decker Truck Line Inc?
Decker Truck Line Inc is registered with USDOT number 53824 and operating authority MC-59367.
How many trucks does Decker Truck Line Inc have?
It reports 646 power units (646 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,345 trailers, with 573 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 13, 2026).
Where is Decker Truck Line Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501.
What is the out-of-service rate of Decker Truck Line Inc?
Over 24 months, 20.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.