Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
DERNERS OF MILFORD INC
DOT 551811 · Carrier
Report DateJuly 9, 2026
✅No major red flags found
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Company Information
Legal NameDERNERS OF MILFORD INC
Registered Since03/01/1994
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address2351 213TH AVE, MILFORD, IA, 51351-7079
Phone712-338-2408
Cell on File507-220-4487
Email on Filedernersinc@gmail.com
Company OfficerJOHN DERNER
MCS-150 Filed12/19/2025
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 filed within the last 2 years — company appears active
Authority held for 32.4 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Fleet & Safety
Power Units5
Drivers5
Annual Mileage1 mi
Safety RatingNone on file
Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

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

CompanyDOTMCTypeStatus
DERNER TRUCKING INC 495797 MC416473 AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Active
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