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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 395424 · MC249557 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Downs Inc

Langdon, ND · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1990
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeCommodities Dry BulkGreain Fertilizer
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (701) 256-2447
9
Power units
6
Drivers
7
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
497K
Annual miles
36 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
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No active broker authority: Can haul on its own trucks, but should not broker loads to other carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 4 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 7 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
7
Driver inspections
7
Vehicle inspections
4
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1992)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC249557
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Not required

Filings on record

  1. Dec 12, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Great West Casualty Co

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
9
Power units
9
Trucks
8
Tractors owned
8
Trailers owned
6
Drivers
6
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Grain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeCommodities Dry BulkGreain Fertilizer
Annual mileage
497,076 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
395424
MC / docket
MC-249557
Legal name
Downs Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 5, 1990
Last MCS-150
Mar 15, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
6 (6)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (701) 256-2447

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Downs Inc's USDOT number?

Downs Inc's USDOT number is 395424 and its docket number is MC249557.

Is Downs Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Downs Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 7 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Downs Inc's fleet?

9 power units and 6 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 15, 2026.

What insurance does Downs Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Downs Inc located?

Downs Inc is located at 1420 9TH Avenue, Langdon, ND, 58249. Phone: (701) 256-2447.

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