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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Appell Equipment
DOT 312017 · Galva, IL
Report generated: June 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Appell Equipment (DOT 312017) is a Illinois-based interstate carrier headquartered in Galva, IL. As of June 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
David L Appell
Operating as: Appell Equipment
DOT Number312017
MC Number—
Street1321 SE 2ND ST
City / StateGalva, IL 61434
Phone3099328221
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age38 yr 2 mo
MCS-150 filed07/22/2025
Company officerDavid L. Appell
Power units2
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
CHRISTIAN APPELLShared address
Active
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
2
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
38 yr 2 mo
Since 1988
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
1 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
1 insp (100%)
Inspection History
1 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
9/12/2024ILIII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
1321 SE 2ND ST, Galva, IL, 61434 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMar 1988
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is David L Appell authorized to operate?

David L Appell's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is David L Appell's safety record?

David L Appell has 1 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does David L Appell operate?

David L Appell operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is David L Appell insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has David L Appell had any risk indicators?

David L Appell has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for David L Appell?

David L Appell's DOT number is 312017. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Appell Equipment Safety Record, DOT 312017. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/312017
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