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Carrier profile · USDOT 1048602 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Rick Downs

DBA Downs Dozing Service · Garwin, IA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2002
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedBuilding MaterialsCommodities Dry BulkConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (641) 479-2712
2
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
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Annual miles
24 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

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

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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
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsCommodities Dry BulkConstruction
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1048602
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Rick Downs
DBA
Downs Dozing Service
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Aug 15, 2002
Last MCS-150
Aug 14, 2002
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

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 Rick Downs's USDOT number?

Rick Downs's USDOT number is 1048602.

Is Rick Downs authorized to operate?

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

What is Rick Downs's safety record?

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

How big is Rick Downs's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 14, 2002.

Where is Rick Downs located?

Rick Downs is located at 1140 290TH Street, Garwin, IA, 50632. Phone: (641) 479-2712.

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