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MCDONOUGH TRUCK LINE INC
Faribault, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 248534 · MC 150586
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 1981
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-150586 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
23.8% OOS · 35 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 20 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on December 14, 2005; first granted October 20, 1981 (45 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 36.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 5.9% — above the 5.5% national average
- 35 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC150586
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WF011571
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy PP43184
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
248534
MC Number
MC-150586
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 6, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 10, 1984
Authority First Granted
October 20, 1981
Authority Reinstated
December 14, 2005
Annual Mileage
870,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3115 Industrial Drive, Faribault, MN 55021
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mike Mcdonough
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesDry BulkPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
35
Driver Inspections
30
Vehicle Inspections
14
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.9% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.4pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate36.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (15.7pp higher)
23.8% of 21 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
8 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 21 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2025 | MN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SD11
MN7
WI6
KY3
IA1
SC1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
12
Tractor
7
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo | Tractor | 4V4NC93H4RN650681 | 7 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2LL192069 | 6 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7CL677386 | 6 | 3 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4RN623531 | 5 | 3 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5RN650687 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0HN991753 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXPN621294 | 4 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3CL677756 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5KL143396 | 3 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5PN527607 | 3 | — |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4LL189450 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXFL881572 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0623RJ537449 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0626RJ537459 | 1 | — |
| 1983 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0624DT581229 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5CL728948 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7CL720219 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7CL726537 | 1 | 1 |
| Wabash Nat | — | 1JVV532W91L763653 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY7NM025938 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (35)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | 0204000023 | INVER GROVE HEIGHTS MN | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO WABASH VANS |
4V4NC93H4RN650681 1JJV532D7CL720219 |
MN PZA9438 MN 7610STX |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| August 10, 2026 | 5200003422 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | — | — | AMEBURY TRUTH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EH0HN991753 1JJV532DXFL881572 |
MN PAU5034 ME 383674Z |
| April 23, 2026 | HP03900120 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | — | — | AMESBURY TRUTH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO WABASH VANS |
4V4NC93H4RN650681 1JJV532D5KL143396 |
MN PZA9438 ME 299318Z |
| January 22, 2026 | CV44782962 | LONDON, KY | I | 3 | — | STEINWALL INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDZAPR5PN527607 1JJV532D4LL189450 |
MN PAW8955 ME 436852Z |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| January 9, 2026 | CV44396429 | EDDYVILLE, KY | I | 5 | 2 | STEINWALL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EH4RN623531 1JJV532D7CL677386 |
MN PAW2116 ME 351303Z |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| December 2, 2025 | I031J92250 | KNOXVILLE TN | III | — | — | MACK MOLDING CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDZAPR5PN527607 1JJV532D5KL143396 |
MN PAW8955 ME 299318Z |
| November 20, 2025 | 1665001187 | WEST LAKELAND MN | III | 1 | — | RPM TRANSPORTATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EH4RN623531 1JJV532D7CL677386 |
MN PAW2116 ME 351303Z |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| November 20, 2025 | 5047000021 | SPARTA WI | I | — | — | CYBEX WAREHOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EHXPN621294 1JJV532D3CL677756 |
MN PAV9941 ME 351558Z |
| October 21, 2025 | 2508000119 | SPARTA WI | I | — | — | CYBEX WAREHOUSE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EH5RN650687 1JJV532D2LL192069 |
MN PAV9940 ME 432194Y |
| October 14, 2025 | 1675000473 | CLARKS GROVE MN | I | 2 | 1 | MCDONOUGH TRUCK LINE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EH5RN650687 1JJV532D3CL677756 |
MN PAV9940 ME 351558Z |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| AMESBURY TRUTH | 7 | April 23, 2026 |
| CYBEX WAREHOUSE | 4 | November 20, 2025 |
| STEINWALL | 2 | January 22, 2026 |
| ELLSWORTH INC | 2 | August 18, 2025 |
| AMEBURY TRUTH | 1 | August 10, 2026 |
| MACK MOLDING CO | 1 | December 2, 2025 |
| RPM TRANSPORTATION | 1 | November 20, 2025 |
| FIRST QUALITY | 1 | September 2, 2025 |
| FQCP RETAIL (US) | 1 | August 6, 2025 |
| MCDONAUGH TRUCK LINE INC | 1 | July 14, 2025 |
| AETNA PLYWOOD | 1 | May 22, 2025 |
| HOOD PACKAGING | 1 | April 16, 2025 |
7 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 14, 2005 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 12, 2005 | REVOKED 3 authorities | Common Carrier |
| September 5, 1984 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 27, 1982 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 20, 1981 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 8, 2005 | COMMON | On Record |
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