Scott's Service DBA McFarland Truck Lines Safety Record

DOT# 509519 · Austin, MN 55912 · 5074376651

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/12/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 10/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Scott's Service DBA McFarland Truck Lines (DOT# 509519) in Austin, Minnesota has 261 inspections on record with 284 violations and a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 9 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

261 Inspections
11.1% Vehicle OOS Rate
9 Crashes
123 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 11.1%
Carrier: 11.1% (29 of 261) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.5%
Carrier: 1.5% (4 of 261) National: 6.4%
58% OOS rate better than 58% of carriers in Minnesota
23% crash rate better than 23% 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.

284 total violations across 261 inspections
45 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (16%)
Vehicle Maintenance
125
Unsafe Driving
94
Hours of Service
61
Driver Fitness
4

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 19 states
Level 1: 48 (18%) Level 2: 59 (23%) Level 3: 154 (59%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/12/2026 OK 1 0 0
03/10/2026 WI 2 0 0
03/06/2026 OH 2 0 0
03/03/2026 KS 3 0 0
02/26/2026 AL 3 0 0
02/20/2026 MN 1 0 0
02/17/2026 IA 3 0 0
02/13/2026 IN 3 0 0
02/09/2026 KS 2 0 0
01/27/2026 MN 1 0 0
1 fatal crash
2 injury crashes
29-DEC-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
29-DEC-24 IL 0 0 0
26-OCT-25 IN 1 0 0
21-MAY-25 MN 0 0 0
17-JUN-24 IA 0 2 0
14-DEC-24 MN 0 0 0
13-MAY-25 MN 0 0 0
13-JUN-24 MO 0 0 0
09-JAN-25 IN 0 0 0
07-OCT-24 OH 0 1 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 MC260226
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Great West Casualty Co. $1,000 08/01/2022

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 123
Drivers 180
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 01/13/1993
MCS-150 Filed 20250926 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 8,732,413
Address 1304 16th Ave Ne, Austin, MN 55912