Downs INC Safety Record

DOT# 395424 · Langdon, ND 58249 · 7012562447

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 01/02/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Downs INC (DOT# 395424) in Langdon, North Dakota has 16 inspections on record with 23 violations and a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

16 Inspections
12.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
9 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 12.5%
Carrier: 12.5% (2 of 16) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 16) National: 6.4%
64% OOS rate better than 64% of carriers in North Dakota
27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in North Dakota

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.

23 total violations across 16 inspections
2 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (9%)
Vehicle Maintenance
18
Unsafe Driving
4
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 3 states: MN, MT, ND
Level 1: 5 (31%) Level 2: 8 (50%) Level 3: 3 (19%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/02/2026 ND 2 0 0
10/29/2025 ND 1 0 0
08/23/2025 ND 3 0 0
10/04/2024 MN 3 0 0
08/20/2024 MT 2 0 0
08/19/2024 MN 3 0 0
07/17/2024 ND 1 0 0
06/19/2024 ND 2 0 0
04/04/2024 ND 2 0 0
08/22/2023 ND 1 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 MC249557
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority Inactive
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Great West Casualty Co. $1,000 12/12/2024
CARGO Great West Casualty Co. N/A 12/20/2001

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 9
Drivers 6
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 06/05/1990
MCS-150 Filed 20260315 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 497,076
Address 1420 9th Avenue, Langdon, ND 58249