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DOWNTON'S TRANSPORT LTD
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Oct 12, 1998. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
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, (403) 782-1325, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC301922.
- 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) | MC301922 | Primary | Northbridge General Insurance Corporation Policy P04165899 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2023 | 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
1 of 8 · Alberta avg 18.1%
0 of 13 · Alberta avg 2.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | UT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | NV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 10, 2026 | CO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 18, 2026 | MT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 3, 2026 | MT | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 9, 2025 | ID | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 5, 2025 | MT | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 26, 2025 | ND | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 28, 2025 | SD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 17, 2025 | SD | 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 Alberta average covers 12,086 vehicle and 21,745 driver inspections of all Alberta-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), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 3 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 | Alberta share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 100.0% | 69.0% |
2 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABMBCBD | 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 Alberta column is the mix across all Alberta-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 | 549816 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC301922 |
| Legal name | DOWNTON'S TRANSPORT LTD |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 29 |
| Drivers | 28 |
| Annual mileage | 158,778 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Oct 12, 1998) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 7, 1994 · 32 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 11, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentPaper ProductsConstruction
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about DOWNTON'S TRANSPORT LTD
What does DOWNTON'S TRANSPORT LTD's operating authority allow?
MC301922: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about DOWNTON'S TRANSPORT LTD is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking DOWNTON'S TRANSPORT LTD?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 549816. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (403) 782-1325, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC301922, 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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