Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
DAVID L ECKLES
DOT 265738 · Carrier
Report DateJune 27, 2026
⚠️CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding
Always call back on the FMCSA-registered number (712-778-4170) — not the number that contacted you. Scammers impersonate legitimate carriers and brokers.
Company Information
Legal NameDAVID L ECKLES
Registered Since10/25/1985
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered AddressUNKNOWN, ATLANTIC, IA, 50022-9661
Phone712-778-4170
Risk Assessment
No MCS-150 date on file — verify the carrier is active
Authority held for 40.7 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Fleet & Safety
Power Units1
Drivers1
Safety RatingNone on file
Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

11 FMCSA-registered entities share this address (showing 10). Multiple registrants at one address can indicate address farming or shell company activity.

CompanyDOTMCTypeStatus
GEORGE E PETERSEN 53292 — EXEMPT FOR HIRE Inactive
GERALD & ELDEN KAY 72130 — EXEMPT FOR HIRE Inactive
ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION 400666 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
CAPPEL IMPLEMENT CO INC 466207 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
RONALD G ST JOHN 195776 — EXEMPT FOR HIRE Inactive
PETROLEUM SALES & TRANSPORT INC 230440 MC167186 OTHER-APPLYING FOR MC Active
STEVEN RAY MUNDORF 248513 — OTHER-APPLYING FOR MC Inactive
GOLDEN HAWK EXPRESS INC 299413 — OTHER-APPLYING FOR MC Inactive
DOUG GRIFFIN & SONS INC 321845 MC211862 AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Inactive
ANTHONY E DVORAK 322446 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
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  • The Supreme Court's vicarious liability ruling means one unvetted carrier can expose you to a nuclear verdict.
  • Double brokering is at record highs. Scammers clone legitimate authority and re-broker your load.
  • Purple Squirrel closes the gap: MVR pulls + selfie ID checks prove the driver is who records say.
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