Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
MACKEN TRANSFER & STORAGE
DOT 172044 · MC 145250
Report DateJune 22, 2026
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Company Information
Legal NameMACKEN TRANSFER & STORAGE
Registered Since06/01/1974
Registered AddressUNKNOWN, AMES, IA, 50010
Phone515-232-1816
Risk Assessment
No MCS-150 date on file — verify the carrier is active
Authority held for 52.1 years
Authority & Licensing
Docket NumberMC145250
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Fleet & Safety
Power Units1
Drivers2
Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

3 FMCSA-registered entities share this address. Multiple registrants at one address can indicate address farming or shell company activity.

CompanyDOTMCTypeStatus
FREEL LIVESTOCK EXPRESS 107156 — EXEMPT FOR HIRE Inactive
AGRI PRO SEEDS 338026 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
MIDWEST TRANSPORTATION INC 205523 MC150309 OTHER-UNKNOWN Inactive
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