HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1305455-mclaughlin-freight-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 06:29 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (319) 394-9263, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC506313.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC506313 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy GWP26220A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 31, 2014 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 of 21 · Iowa avg 22.1%
1 of 39 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | GA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | IL | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 10, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | CO | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | TX | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | IA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | AL | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jul 6, 2026 | MO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 12, 2026 | CO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 1, 2026 | UT | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Iowa average covers 31,594 vehicle and 64,957 driver inspections of all Iowa-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
38 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 56 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 6 | 44.7% | 60.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | 26.3% | 23.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 0 | 23.7% | 12.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 5.3% | 3.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Violating airbrake restriction License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38395A | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39111B4 | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Defective fifth wheel locking mechanism Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39370B2 | 1 | 1 |
| Axle positioning parts defective/missing Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207A | 1 | 1 |
| More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207BAALPMEOOS | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Iowa column is the mix across all Iowa-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | New London, MO | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Santa Anna Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 26, 2025 | Dunwoody, GA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1305455 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC506313 |
| Legal name | MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 13 |
| Drivers | 11 |
| Annual mileage | 1,840,515 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 18, 2004 · 21 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 30, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightGrain, Feed, HayPaper ProductsOtherRubber Products
Questions about MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC
What does MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC506313: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1305455. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (319) 394-9263, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC506313, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (319) 394-9263
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT SERVICES INC Broker |
Mediapolis, IA | 2230994 | MC462375 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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