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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 46257 · MC163711 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Foodliner Inc

DBA Foodliner · Dubuque, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$5M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightDrive/Tow AwayLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsCommodities Dry Bulk+3 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (563) 584-2670
1,226
Power units
1,153
Drivers
843
Inspections · 24 mo
78
Crashes · 24 mo
89M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Contact details shared with 7 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers.

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
11.1%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 47 of 422 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.7%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 6 of 842 inspections
Crashes
78
0 fatal22 injury73 tow-away
Crash rate 0.44 per 1M mi
Total inspections
843
Driver inspections
842
Vehicle inspections
422
People injured
32
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2005)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Active
Docket
MC163711
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$5,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file · $75,000

Filings on record

  1. Dec 1, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Ace American Insurance Company · $4,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America · $75,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1,226
Power units
1,226
Trucks
1,124
Tractors owned
2,763
Trailers owned
1,153
Drivers
1,153
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightDrive/Tow AwayLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsFood Grade Liquid Bu
Annual mileage
88,698,659 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
46257
MC / docket
MC-163711
Legal name
Foodliner Inc
DBA
Foodliner
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Oct 21, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1,153 (1,153)
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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 7 other active USDOTs.
Sharing this phone number · (563) 584-2670
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street address

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 Foodliner Inc's USDOT number?

Foodliner Inc's USDOT number is 46257 and its docket number is MC163711.

Is Foodliner Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Foodliner Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 843 roadside inspections, a 11.1% vehicle and 0.7% driver out-of-service rate, and 78 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Foodliner Inc's fleet?

1,226 power units and 1,153 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 21, 2025.

What insurance does Foodliner Inc carry?

$5,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Ace American Insurance Company.

Where is Foodliner Inc located?

Foodliner Inc is located at 501 Bell St, Dubuque, IA, 52001. Phone: (563) 584-2670.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Directory presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.