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Tucker Freight Lines Inc

Interstate
(4 reviews) 4.9 out of 5
Dubuque, IA 52001
USDOT
1674
Docket
MC136553

Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
9.5
Communication
9.8
Timeliness
9.5

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
4
Strong Dispatcher Communication
4
Strong Driver Communication
3
Easy to Work With
3
On Time Delivery
2
Consistent Tracking
2
Good Delivery Condition
2
Knowledgeable
2
Friendly
1
Clean Equipment
1

Negative Flags

Late Delivery
1

Overview

Tucker Freight Lines previously known as Art Pape Transfer, has been in transportation since 1956 and have worked with customers in open deck and dry van transportation sectors to find many solutions for transportation roadblocks.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 290 980 0
Leased 0 0 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway / Towaway
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Garbage, Refuse, Trash
  • U.S. Mail
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Utility
  • Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Truck Types

  • Lowboy
  • Dry Van
  • Deck
  • Oversized
  • Flatbed
  • Conestoga

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
25,000,000 (2022)
Electronic Tracking
100% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by Tucker Freight Lines Inc

Primary Operating Area Headquarters Terminal

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 09/07/1983 (40 years, 2 months)
Contract Active — 09/30/1985 (38 years, 1 month)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 41 9 19 2.29 19.1%
Unsafe Driving 41 13 0 1.31 18%
Hours of Service Compliance 13 2 0 0.08 3.4%
Driver Fitness 1 1 1 0.04 3.8%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Crashes 4 6 9 19
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 6 0 6 12
Tow-away 4 6 9 19

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 264 1 0.38% 6.67%
Vehicle 80 19 23.75% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
The Travelers Indemnity Co. Of Connecticut
Policy limit
$1,000,000
Policy number
HE8404H59902ATCT21
Effective date
08/01/2021
Address
1 Tower Square 5 Gs, Hartford, CT, US, 06183
Phone
+1-860-277-2682

Insurance type
Surety Bond
Company name
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Comp
Policy limit
$0
Policy number
7901155587
Effective date
09/21/2023
Address
One Nationwide Plaza, Po Box 18271, Columbus, OH, US, 43218
Phone
+1-866-387-0457

Showing 4 of 4 Reviews Clear Filters
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

October 03, 2023

“Good Iowa carrier”

Timeliness
8/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Good Delivery Condition
What went poorly?
  • Late Delivery

Load was late to delivery but not the carrier's fault. Shipper took too long to load. Driver did will at making up time.


Lanes
Kalamazoo, MI to Newton, IA
Freight Details
Paper Products
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
MO

Verified Broker from Missouri

September 13, 2023

“RELIABLE CARRIER”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Clean Equipment
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

Full 53' FB load picked up and delivered on time. Communication with driver and dispatch was above and beyond. Couldn't ask for nicer or a more friendly company. Will highly recommend.


Lanes
Carthage, MO to Woodstock, IL
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
RC

Raphael Chanis

June 28, 2023

“Reliable Carrier”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Knowledgeable

It was a pleasure to work with this carrier on this load. The communication from the dispatcher was solid. We received the necessary updates. The driver provided excellent tracking from start to finish. Looking forward to working with them again.


Lanes
Springfield, MA to South Bend, IN
Freight Details
Machinery, Large Objects
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
IN

Verified Broker from Indiana

September 27, 2022

“Full Truckload from Hebron, KY to West Branch, IA”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Communication
9/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication

Tucker Freight has been a carrier I can rely on a lot when it comes to being on time and taking care of freight for us when they are available. They are very good with their communication in every aspect.


Lanes
Hebron, KY to West Branch, IA
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional