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Carrier profile · USDOT 1081065 · MC74678 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James M McDonald

DBA McDonald Farms Trucking · Preston, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2002
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayPaper Products
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (563) 689-6411
2
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
60K
Annual miles
23 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC74678
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Feb 16, 2020Liability (BIPD) · Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Fresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayPaper Products
Annual mileage
60,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1081065
MC / docket
MC-74678
Legal name
James M McDonald
DBA
McDonald Farms Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 17, 2002
Last MCS-150
Jun 24, 2026
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 James M McDonald's USDOT number?

James M McDonald's USDOT number is 1081065 and its docket number is MC74678.

Is James M McDonald authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is James M McDonald's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is James M McDonald's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 24, 2026.

What insurance does James M McDonald carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is James M McDonald located?

James M McDonald is located at 1098 345TH Ave, Preston, IA, 52069. Phone: (563) 689-6411.

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