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20/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Engels Trucking
DOT 589178 · Mendota, IL
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 12:25 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Engels Trucking (DOT 589178) is a Illinois-based interstate carrier headquartered in Mendota, IL. As of June 6, 2026 at 12:25 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: unsafe driving violation on record; 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 6, 2026 at 12:25 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Robert J Engels
Operating as: Engels Trucking
DOT Number589178
MC Number—
Street316 N 38TH RD
City / StateMendota, IL 61342
Phone8158667508
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age31 yr 4 mo
MCS-150 filed12/23/2025
Company officerRobert J Engels
Power units2
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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
31 yr 4 mo
Since 1995
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
1 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Driver Fitness
1 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
1 insp (100%)
Inspection History
1 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
6/11/2025ILIII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
316 N 38TH RD, Mendota, IL, 61342 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedFeb 1995
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 Robert J Engels authorized to operate?

Robert J Engels'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 Robert J Engels's safety record?

Robert J Engels 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 Robert J Engels operate?

Robert J Engels operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Robert J Engels insured?

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

Has Robert J Engels had any risk indicators?

Robert J Engels has a risk score of 20/100 (Caution) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Robert J Engels?

Robert J Engels's DOT number is 589178. 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). Engels Trucking Safety Record, DOT 589178. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/589178
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