Linde Gas & Equipment INC
Ankeny, IA
Profile data updated Jul 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
1,697
Power Units
1,317
Drivers
FMCSA since 1996 (29 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since October 1996. Based in Ankeny, IA, they operate a fleet of 1,697 power units with 1,295 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Tanker, Box Truck, Intermodal and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Linde Gas & Equipment INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 736 | 369 | 0 | 1,105 |
| Tractors | 152 | 234 | 0 | 386 |
| Trailers | 904 | 30 | 0 | 934 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Linde Gas & Equipment INC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1,295
MCS-150 Mileage: 30,305,574 miles (2024)
Driver Information
1,317
Total Drivers
1,295
CDL Drivers
1,317
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC
872 trucks and 226 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 23, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Magnolia Trailers, Inc., Pratt Industries. Equipment breakdown: 649 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 225 SEMI-TRAILER, 212 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (6 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 649 | 59% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 225 | 20% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 212 | 19% |
| OTHER | 10 | 1% |
| FULL TRAILER | 1 | 0% |
| INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | 0% |
Trailers (226 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 225 |
| Full Trailer | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 36 |
| Unpublishe | 34 |
| Trlr | 21 |
| Othr | 13 |
| Unknown | 12 |
| Pratt | 10 |
| Trailmobil | 7 |
| Stoughton | 4 |
| Mago | 4 |
| Trim | 4 |
| Evans Mfg. | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Prat | 3 |
| Evan | 3 |
| Magnolia T | 3 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 52 |
| Tank Trailer | 42 |
| Incomplete Trailer Chassis | 33 |
| Other Trailer | 25 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 24 |
| Agricultural Trailer | 2 |
| 40 ft | 27 |
| 41 ft | 25 |
| 27 ft | 17 |
| 32 ft | 12 |
| 46 ft | 12 |
| 48 ft | 12 |
| 2 axles | 162 |
| 1 axle | 20 |
| 3 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 726 | 75% |
| Magnolia Trailers, Inc. | 36 | 4% |
| Pratt Industries | 35 | 4% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 32 | 3% |
| International | 24 | 2% |
| Trailmobile | 16 | 2% |
| Kenworth | 14 | 1% |
| Texas Trailer Corporation | 13 | 1% |
| Applied Cryo Technologies | 12 | 1% |
| John Evans Manufacturing | 9 | 1% |
| Westmor Industries | 9 | 1% |
| Ford | 9 | 1% |
| Hino | 6 | 1% |
| Strick Commercial Trailer | 5 | 1% |
| Peterbilt | 5 | 1% |
| Unpublishe | 4 | 0% |
| Felling Trailers | 4 | 0% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 3 | 0% |
| Volvo Truck | 3 | 0% |
| CMW | 3 | 0% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FX5356 | IA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | Jun 2026 |
| FH8269 | IA | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| DZ0719 | IA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | Jun 2026 |
| FX6547 | IA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| DF0673 | IA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| SC0774 | IA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| DZ0730 | OH | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| FW9448 | IA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | Jun 2026 |
| FA4324 | IA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | Jun 2026 |
| FB2145 | WI | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| LR2094 | IA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| FX5343 | IA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 12 | Jun 2026 |
| C68862N | WA | Isuzu STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| FR9579 | IA | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 6685B | MA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| MX2313 | IA | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| FA1950 | IA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| DZ2330 | IA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 9 | Jun 2026 |
| FB7921 | IA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 7 | Jun 2026 |
| FW5424 | IA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Jun 2026 |
Plate registrations span 20 states: IA (1001) · IN (20) · TX (11) · IL (9) · MA (8) · OH (7) · CA (7) · WV (6) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 1,098)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Crash History
23
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
4
Injuries
21
Tow-Aways
23 FMCSA-recordable · 17 state-recordable · 11 hazmat-involved
Of 23 reported crashes: 2 in adverse weather · 3 on adverse road surfaces.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2026 | MA | NORTHBOROUGH, MA | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 06/11/2026 | CA | SAN JOSE, CA | 4 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 06/08/2026 | WA | FIFE, WA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | Dry · Daylight |
| 06/04/2026 | IN | MUNCIE, IN | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 05/21/2026 | PA | PHILADELPHIA CITY, PA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | Dry · Daylight |
| 05/21/2026 | PA | WAYNESBORO BOROUGH, PA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 04/23/2026 | NC | CARY, NC | 2 | 0 | 2 | No | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/04/2026 | TX | TYLER, TX | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 01/08/2026 | PA | ZERBE TOWNSHIP, PA | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 12/16/2025 | PA | BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, PA | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | Dry · Daylight |
| 09/19/2025 | IN | LA PORTE, IN | 1 | 1 | 0 | No | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 08/28/2025 | IN | CHURUBUSCO, IN | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 07/10/2025 | UT | MURRAY, UT | 5 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 06/19/2025 | UT | LOGAN, UT | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/triple | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 03/03/2025 | KS | MERRIAM, KS | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/14/2025 | MI | GRAND RAPIDS, MI | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Wet · Daylight |
| 02/04/2025 | TX | WAXAHACHIE, TX | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 12/05/2024 | CA | CAMARILLO, CA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck tractor (bobtail) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 12/05/2024 | IN | SHELBURN, IN | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/18/2024 | IN | AVON, IN | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/20/2024 | DE | WILMINGTON, DE | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/09/2024 | MI | Macomb Twp, MI | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 08/29/2024 | PA | FOREST LAKE TOWNSHIP, PA | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC is inferred to operate: Tanker, Box Truck, Intermodal and Doubles/Triples.
Is LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC's authority currently active?
LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC been in business?
LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC has been registered with the FMCSA since October 1996, making their authority approximately 29 years, 9 months old.
Where is LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC located?
LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC is physically located at 2301 SE CREEKVIEW DRIVE, ANKENY, IA 50021.
Roadside Violation Profile
677 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC, of which 133 (20%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 478 | 88 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 138 | 35 |
| Unsafe Driving | 38 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 12 | 10 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 11 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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