HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2842292-drake-refrigerated-lines-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:30 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
DRAKE REFRIGERATED LINES LLC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC952128
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 8 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (972) 563-2401, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC952128.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC952128 | — | J.W. Hughes Risk Retention Group, Inc. Policy JWHRRGAL2026004 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 1, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC952128 | — | Merchants National Bonding, Inc. Policy 101605401 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Feb 16, 2023 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 18 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 88 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 19, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | IN | 2 | 2 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 11, 2026 | IL | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Sep 9, 2026 | MI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 4, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 31, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 10, 2026 | IL | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Aug 3, 2026 | MI | 3 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
32 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 53 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 4 | 71.9% | 78.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | 28.1% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| Inoperable head lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939H | 2 | 0 |
| Brake tubing and hose adequacy Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345 | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1CH | 1 | 1 |
| Improper lane change Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922LC | 1 | 0 |
| Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282A1 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216AD | 1 | 0 |
| Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2026 | Tinley Park, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 26, 2026 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Brownsburg, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Richmond, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | May Twp, IL | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2842292 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC952128 |
| Legal name | DRAKE REFRIGERATED LINES LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 91 |
| Drivers | 85 |
| Annual mileage | 5,565,151 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 26, 2016 · 10 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 28, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMeatRefrigerated FoodOtherOther
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about DRAKE REFRIGERATED LINES LLC
Is DRAKE REFRIGERATED LINES LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. DRAKE REFRIGERATED LINES LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does DRAKE REFRIGERATED LINES LLC's operating authority allow?
MC952128: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about DRAKE REFRIGERATED LINES LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking DRAKE REFRIGERATED LINES LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2842292. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (972) 563-2401, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC952128, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (972) 563-2401
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| KLB SOUTH LLC Carrier & broker |
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| CLARKSVILLE REFRIGERATED LINES LLC Carrier & broker |
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| BRISK TRANSPORTATION LLC Carrier & broker |
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| DOUBLE E EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC Carrier |
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| TRINIDAD LOGISTICS LLC Broker · DBA KLB TRANSPORTATION SERVICES |
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| TRINIDAD LOGISTICS LLC Forwarder · DBA KLB TRANSPORTATION SERVICES |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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