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20/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Clarken Farms
DOT 1998918 · Fort Dodge, IA
Report generated: June 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Clarken Farms (DOT 1998918) is a Iowa-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Fort Dodge, IA. As of June 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM, 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 2, 2026 at 12:37 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Tim Clarken
Operating as: Clarken Farms
DOT Number1998918
MC Number—
Street2277 120TH ST
City / StateFort Dodge, IA 50501
Phone5155454572
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age16 yr 3 mo
MCS-150 filed02/24/2010
Company officerTim Clarken
Power units3
Total drivers3
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
Active
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
3
Fleet
Drivers
3
Total
Inspections
2
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
16 yr 3 mo
Since 2010
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
2 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
2 insp (100%)· 2 viol
Driver Fitness
2 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
2 insp (100%)
Inspection History
2 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
10/14/2024IAIII00Pass
10/10/2025IAIII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
2277 120TH ST, Fort Dodge, IA, 50501 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedFeb 2010
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 Tim Clarken authorized to operate?

Tim Clarken'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 Tim Clarken's safety record?

Tim Clarken has 2 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 Tim Clarken operate?

Tim Clarken operates 3 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is Tim Clarken insured?

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

Has Tim Clarken had any risk indicators?

Tim Clarken 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 Tim Clarken?

Tim Clarken's DOT number is 1998918. 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). Clarken Farms Safety Record, DOT 1998918. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1998918
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"Clarken Farms Safety Record, DOT 1998918." Truck Graph, Jun 2, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1998918
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