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Carrier profile · USDOT 1305455 · MC-506313 · Updated Aug 30, 2026
Mclaughlin Freight Lines Inc
13 power unitsavg 5.3 yrNational · 18 statesMEDIAPOLIS, IA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-506313 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
13Power units
19 observed · MCS-150
28Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.3Avg age (yr)
2014–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 30, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 22 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2004.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 65 inspections.
USDOT registration2121 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo21.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.3 yr
Model years 2014–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
21 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC (USDOT 1305455) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 30, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 30, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Jul 31, 2014 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 30, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 21.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 30, 2026.
The carrier received 38 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 19 vehicle-level and 38 driver-level — across 18 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 30, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 30, 2026.
It reports 13 power units and 11 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 30, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 30, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC's USDOT number?
MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC's USDOT number is 1305455, and its motor carrier number is MC-506313.
Is MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 30, 2026, MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC's safety record?
MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC has a 21.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 65 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC's fleet?
MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC operates 13 power units and 11 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC based?
MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC is based in MEDIAPOLIS, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 18 states.
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