Gerken Leasing Company Limited
USDOT 801784 · MC-356987 · Napoleon, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Gerken Leasing Company Limited is a corporation based in Napoleon, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 296 power units and 189 drivers, which ranks it #76 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 16 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 12.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 1.4 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, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Gerken Leasing Company Limited |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 801784 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-356987 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 9072 County Road 424, Napoleon, OH 43545 |
| Phone | (419) 533-7701 |
| First registered | Mar 23, 1999 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 801784.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 167 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 71 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 167 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.64 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 160 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 114 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 Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Gerken Leasing Company Limit | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 12.5% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 32% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.6% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.4 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 68% lower than average |
| Inspections | 16 | 15 with a driver check, 8 with a vehicle check, 5 BASIC violations recorded, 4 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Gerken Leasing Company Limited?
Gerken Leasing Company Limited is registered with USDOT number 801784 and operating authority MC-356987.
How many trucks does Gerken Leasing Company Limited have?
It reports 296 power units (71 tractors, 167 straight trucks) and 167 trailers, with 189 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 29, 2026).
Where is Gerken Leasing Company Limited located?
Its registered physical address is in Napoleon, Ohio 43545.
What is the out-of-service rate of Gerken Leasing Company Limited?
Over 24 months, 12.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.