HANIFEN CO INC

AUTHORIZED

DBA: HANIFEN TOWING

5329 NW 2ND ST, DES MOINES, IA, 50313-1707|(515) 243-3205

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

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CarrierOwl 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.

Driver OOS rate8.7%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate0.0%
National average23.4%

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 %

Driver Inspections23
Vehicle Inspections13
Driver OOS Rate8.7%
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. May 1, 2018

$1,000,000ACTIVE

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

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes2
Tow Crashes6

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.