FMCSA Carrier Profile
MCDOWELL & SONS CONTRACTORS INC
Iowa Falls, IA
Active
No Safety Rating
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
54.5% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
54.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
742978
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
August 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 21, 1998
Annual Mileage
150,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Iowa Falls, IA
Email
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Out-of-Service Rate
54.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
71.4%
Driver OOS Rate
25.0%
Ranks in the 93rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (34.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M2AX13CX8M002365 | 0 | Clean |
| November 13, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AW07YXFM046581 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| October 14, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V5JC8UE61N315728 | 1 | Passed |
| September 12, 2025 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V5JC8UE61N315728 | 4 | 2 OOS |
| August 26, 2025 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M2P267C2YM054430 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| August 16, 2025 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FVXA70065LU52386 | 5 | Passed |
| January 13, 2025 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 1HTMMMMN8GH210119 | 4 | Passed |
| January 13, 2025 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M2GR3GCXKM002593 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| November 20, 2024 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M2AG11C35M019054 | 1 | Passed |
| October 25, 2024 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 2NPNHD7X5YM502857 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| August 29, 2024 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK · 1M2AX13CX8M002365 | 7 | 3 OOS |
| June 7, 2024 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M2AG11C35M019054 | 0 | Clean |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
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Equipment on Record (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make and model are decoded from the VIN.
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck | 1M2AG11C35M019054 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck | 1M2AX13CX8M002365 | 2 | 1 |
| Volvo | — | 4V5JC8UE61N315728 | 2 | 1 |
| Frht | — | 1FVXA70065LU52386 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International MA025 | Truck | 1HTMMMMN8GH210119 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Truck-Tractor | 1M1AW07YXFM046581 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Mack Granite | Truck | 1M2GR3GCXKM002593 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Mack RD | Truck | 1M2P267C2YM054430 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Trail King Industries | Trailer | 1TKJ053368M067013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Peterbilt 330 | Truck | 2NPNHD7X5YM502857 | 1 | 1 |
Showing 10 of 11 units
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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