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DOWNS 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.
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, (701) 256-2447, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC249557.
- 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 | MC249557 | — | Great West Casualty Co Policy GWP04671A · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Dec 20, 2001 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC249557 | — | Great West Casualty Co Policy GWP04671A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 12, 2024 | 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
0 of 4 · North Dakota avg 27.7%
0 of 6 · North Dakota avg 3.1%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | ND | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 28, 2026 | ND | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 20, 2026 | ND | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 2, 2026 | ND | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 29, 2025 | ND | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 23, 2025 | ND | 3 | 1 | 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 North Dakota average covers 8,355 vehicle and 15,700 driver inspections of all North Dakota-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
2 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 4 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 | North Dakota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 50.0% | 10.5% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | 50.0% | 77.1% |
2 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the North Dakota column is the mix across all North Dakota-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 395424 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC249557 |
| Legal name | DOWNS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 9 |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Annual mileage | 497,076 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Mar 16, 1992) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 5, 1990 · 36 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 15, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Grain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeCommodities Dry BulkOtherGreain Fertilizer
Questions about DOWNS INC
What does DOWNS INC's operating authority allow?
MC249557: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about DOWNS INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking DOWNS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 395424. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (701) 256-2447, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC249557, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (701) 256-2447
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOWNS BROKERAGE INC Broker |
Langdon, ND | 2369929 | MC809261 | — | 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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