Damel Transportation and Logistics INC Safety Record

DOT# 2884354 · Austin, MN 55912 · 5074344088

C

Average safety record — scored 44/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 10/02/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Damel Transportation and Logistics INC (DOT# 2884354) in Austin, Minnesota has 11 inspections on record with 42 violations and a 45.5% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

11 Inspections
45.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
3 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 45.5%
Carrier: 45.5% (5 of 11) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 9.1%
Carrier: 9.1% (1 of 11) National: 6.4%
13% OOS rate better than 13% of carriers in Minnesota
35% crash rate better than 35% of carriers in Minnesota

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.

42 total violations across 11 inspections
6 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (14%)
Vehicle Maintenance
23
Unsafe Driving
13
Hours of Service
4
Driver Fitness
1
Other
1

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.

Inspected across 5 states: IA, MN, MO, SD, WI
Level 1: 3 (27%) Level 2: 6 (55%) Level 3: 2 (18%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
10/02/2025 IA 1 0 0
06/06/2025 IA 2 2 0
03/31/2025 SD 2 0 0
10/29/2024 IA 3 0 0
08/19/2024 IA 2 1 0
04/22/2024 MO 1 0 0
04/11/2024 IA 2 0 0
03/22/2024 WI 2 1 0
03/08/2024 IA 2 0 0
10/03/2023 MN 3 0 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC968337
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary United Financial Casualty Company $1,000 08/06/2024
SURETY Nationwide Mutual Insurance Comp N/A 05/08/2023

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.

Power Units 3
Drivers 3
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 04/29/2016
MCS-150 Filed 20250225 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 180,000
Address 3412 4th St Nw, Austin, MN 55912