HANIFEN CO INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: HANIFEN TOWING
USDOT
139706
MC Number
143337
Fleet Size
36
Total Drivers
20
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
HANIFEN CO INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in DES MOINES, Iowa, operating 36 power units with 20 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. They have 6 crashes on file (2 with injuries). FMCSA records show 23 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Iowa is 7.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 26,539 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
23
Total
64%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. May 1, 2018
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
6
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is HANIFEN CO INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for HANIFEN CO INC (USDOT #139706) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is HANIFEN CO INC's safety record?
HANIFEN CO INC has 23 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 6 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does HANIFEN CO INC operate?
HANIFEN CO INC operates 36 power units with 20 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does HANIFEN CO INC transport hazardous materials?
No. HANIFEN CO INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is HANIFEN CO INC located?
HANIFEN CO INC is based in DES MOINES, Iowa at 5329 NW 2ND ST, 50313-1707. Phone: (515) 243-3205.
What are HANIFEN CO INC's out-of-service rates?
HANIFEN CO INC's driver out-of-service rate is 8.7%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.