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Not for Hire
This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 2476440Last checked 16h ago
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Vetting3 failed10 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing · +1 more
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Unsafe driving violation on record
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Not a legal finding — always perform independent due diligence before tendering a load.Updated 16h ago
DOT 2476440Allison, IA

Sam Cordes

DBA: Cordes Family Farms

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateAllison, IA 50602

Sam Cordes has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 1 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameSam Cordes
DBACordes Family Farms
DOT #2476440
MC #
CityAllison
StateIowa
ZIP50602
Authority age12 yr 3 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed11/08/2016
Company officerSam Cordes
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Below 22.26% avg
Authority Age
12 yr 3 mo
Since 2014

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

21384 LIBERTY AVE, Allison, IA, 50602

21384 LIBERTY AVE, ALLISON, IA, 50602Open in Maps →

Inspection history

1 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 0.0%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
0.0%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
12/6/2024IALevel III00Pass

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
1 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 (100%)·1v
Driver Fitness
1 (100%)
Controlled Substances
1 (100%)

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedFeb 2014
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Sam Cordes

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Sam Cordes authorized to operate?

Sam Cordes'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 Sam Cordes's safety record?

Sam Cordes has 1 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Sam Cordes operate?

Sam Cordes operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Sam Cordes insured?

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

Has Sam Cordes had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Sam Cordes as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Sam Cordes?

Sam Cordes's DOT number is 2476440. 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). Sam Cordes Safety Record, DOT 2476440. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2476440
MLA
"Sam Cordes Safety Record, DOT 2476440." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2476440
Chicago
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