Downey Drilling INC Safety Record
DOT# 1378669 · Lexington, NE 68850-1933 · 3083242303
Below-average safety record — scored 55/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.
Last inspected 03/19/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 55/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Downey Drilling INC (DOT# 1378669) in Lexington, Nebraska has 29 inspections on record with 88 violations and a 48.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: D (below-average safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 88 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 29 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 | KS | 3 | 1 |
| 03/05/2026 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 01/21/2026 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 11/19/2025 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 10/27/2025 | KS | 3 | 3 |
| 10/03/2025 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 09/15/2025 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 06/24/2025 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 05/14/2025 | KS | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14-NOV-24 | NE | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | United Fire & Casualty Co. | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.