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TUCKER FREIGHT LINES INC

1080 EAST 12TH STREET · Dubuque, IA 52001

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #136553
  • USDOT #1674 USDOT Active
  • 340
    Power Units
  • 310
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TUCKER FREIGHT LINES INC is a Dubuque, IA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Iowa. This company has 340 truck(s) in their fleet and 310 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-136553 and their USDOT number is 1674.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/04/2025 · last updated May 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name ART PAPE TRANSFER INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/04/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 25,581,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — home base

Home base   Based in Dubuque, Iowa. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

51 Severe Violations Updated May 31, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 7
    Injury
  • 17
    Tow
  • 24
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.99 27 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.12 11 Vehicle Maintenance 3.46 68 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.12 3

Inspection Summary

  • 335
    Total
  • 233
    Clean
  • 102
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 78 unique codes

Critical 35

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone3× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS9× OOS×9 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-DNLDriver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV5× OOS×5 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged5× OOS×5 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on6× OOS×6 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LRLMWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking4× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 393.75I1Operating a CMV while weight carried exceeds tire rating due to under-inflation1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.106(d)Insufficient aggregate working load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3(a)(1)Hub smoking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.118No/improper lumber/building materials securement3× OOS×3 SW 1
  • 393.110Failing to meet minimum tiedown requirements1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 11

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2YFailure to yield right of way2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 9

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 23

  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
  • 393.104F4-CCargo - No edge protection for tiedowns1× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLOWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
  • 393.87(b)Improper warning flag placement1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
TUCKER FREIGHT LINES INC
1080 EAST 12TH STREET
DUBUQUE, IA 52001
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Dubuque, IA
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USDOT Active Not Authorized0—2203962214556

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