HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/307299-tom-macdonald-trucking-ltd/ · Checked 2026-10-19 17:43 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
TOM MACDONALD TRUCKING LTD
No risk signals found
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (902) 562-5620, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC222819.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC222819 | — | State National Insurance Company, Inc. Policy KGHOLH1000367 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Oct 1, 2008 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC222819 | Primary | AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA Policy RMBA 38326040 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 13 · Nova Scotia avg 13.4%
1 of 15 · Nova Scotia avg 1.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | US | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | NY | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Jun 25, 2026 | ME | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 1, 2026 | ME | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 27, 2026 | ME | 1 | 3 | No |
| Mar 30, 2026 | ME | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 20, 2025 | ME | 1 | 2 | No |
| Aug 11, 2025 | ME | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 1, 2025 | ME | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 8, 2025 | ME | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Nova Scotia average covers 935 vehicle and 1,663 driver inspections of all Nova Scotia-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
15 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 18 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Nova Scotia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 2 | 86.7% | 65.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 13.3% | 23.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPDOOS | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C1B | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Nova Scotia column is the mix across all Nova Scotia-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 307299 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC222819 |
| Legal name | TOM MACDONALD TRUCKING LTD |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 44 |
| Drivers | 39 |
| Annual mileage | 10,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 28, 1987 · 38 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceLivestockMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherSeafood
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about TOM MACDONALD TRUCKING LTD
What does TOM MACDONALD TRUCKING LTD's operating authority allow?
MC222819: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about TOM MACDONALD TRUCKING LTD 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 TOM MACDONALD TRUCKING LTD?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 307299. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (902) 562-5620, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC222819, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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