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Carrier profile · USDOT 491025 · MC-265991 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Donald Dahl

DBA Cottontail Express · Mazeppa, MN · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 1992
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, Hay+3 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (507) 951-1486
2
Power units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
5,000
Annual miles
34 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
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National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodConstruction
Annual mileage
5,000 mi (2022)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
491025
MC / docket
MC-265991
Legal name
Donald Dahl
DBA
Cottontail Express
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jul 15, 1992
Last MCS-150
Feb 26, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Partnership

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 2 other active USDOTs.
Shared email address
Same email address as 2 other active USDOTs.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (507) 951-1486
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Frequently asked

What is Donald Dahl's USDOT number?

Donald Dahl's USDOT number is 491025 and its docket number is MC-265991.

Is Donald Dahl authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Donald Dahl's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Donald Dahl's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 26, 2024.

Where is Donald Dahl located?

Donald Dahl is located at 40462 638TH St, Mazeppa, MN, 55956. Phone: (507) 951-1486.

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