ART PAPE TRANSFER INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: TUCKER FREIGHT LINES INC
USDOT
1674
MC Number
136553
Fleet Size
340
Total Drivers
310
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
ART PAPE TRANSFER INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in DUBUQUE, Iowa, operating 340 power units with 310 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. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.9% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 23 crashes on file (5 with injuries). FMCSA records show 332 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
332
Total
67%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Obsidian Insurance Company — eff. Oct 1, 2024
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company — eff. Sep 21, 2023
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
23
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is ART PAPE TRANSFER INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for ART PAPE TRANSFER INC (USDOT #1674) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is ART PAPE TRANSFER INC's safety record?
ART PAPE TRANSFER INC has 332 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 23 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 ART PAPE TRANSFER INC operate?
ART PAPE TRANSFER INC operates 340 power units with 310 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does ART PAPE TRANSFER INC transport hazardous materials?
No. ART PAPE TRANSFER INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is ART PAPE TRANSFER INC located?
ART PAPE TRANSFER INC is based in DUBUQUE, Iowa at 1080 EAST 12TH STREET, 52001. Phone: (563) 588-1435.
What are ART PAPE TRANSFER INC's out-of-service rates?
ART PAPE TRANSFER INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.9%, 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 28.4%, 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.