Carrier profile · USDOT 827589 · MC672215 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Duane E Lower

DBA Duane Lower Trucking · Palo Cedro, CA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1999
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
1
Power units
1
Drivers
5
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
16K
Annual miles
27 yr
Registered
87
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 25.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. 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 rates12/20
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
25.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 4 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 4 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
5
Driver inspections
4
Vehicle inspections
4
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC672215
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jul 8, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Annual mileage
15,548 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
827589
MC / docket
MC-672215
Legal name
Duane E Lower
DBA
Duane Lower Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 13, 1999
Last MCS-150
Aug 16, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Duane E Lower's USDOT number?

Duane E Lower's USDOT number is 827589 and its docket number is MC672215.

Is Duane E Lower authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Duane E Lower's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 5 roadside inspections, a 25.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Duane E Lower's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 16, 2024.

What insurance does Duane E Lower carry?

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

Where is Duane E Lower located?

Duane E Lower is located at 10600 Swede Creer Rd, Palo Cedro, CA, 96073. Phone: (530) 547-4542.

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