Damel Corporation INC Safety Record

DOT# 738466 · Austin, MN 55912 · 5074378329

B

Good safety record — scored 27/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 02/26/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 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 Corporation INC (DOT# 738466) in Austin, Minnesota has 25 inspections on record with 60 violations and a 24.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

25 Inspections
24.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
35 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 24.0%
Carrier: 24.0% (6 of 25) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 4.0%
Carrier: 4.0% (1 of 25) National: 6.4%
33% OOS rate better than 33% 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.

60 total violations across 25 inspections
7 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (12%)
Vehicle Maintenance
28
Unsafe Driving
26
Hours of Service
5
Controlled Substances
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, NE, SD, WI
Level 1: 2 (8%) Level 2: 8 (32%) Level 3: 15 (60%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
02/26/2026 NE 3 0 0
01/29/2026 IA 3 0 0
12/30/2025 NE 3 0 0
09/29/2025 WI 3 0 0
03/10/2025 IA 3 0 0
03/10/2025 IA 3 0 0
01/28/2025 IA 3 0 0
01/15/2025 IA 2 0 1
11/05/2024 IA 3 0 0
09/09/2024 WI 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 MC889814
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Integrity Insurance Company $750 01/01/2017

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 35
Drivers 34
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 03/31/1998
MCS-150 Filed 20251114 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,248,217
Address 3608 4 St Nw, Austin, MN 55912