Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
13 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1305455 · MC-506313 ·
Mclaughlin Freight Lines Inc
13 power unitsavg 5.4 yrNational · 20 statesMEDIAPOLIS, IA81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-506313 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
13Power units
19 observed · MCS-150
30Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.4Avg age (yr)
2014–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.4 yr
Model years 2014–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
21 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
6 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC (USDOT 1305455) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Jul 31, 2014 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 23.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 38 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 21 vehicle-level and 38 driver-level — across 20 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 13 power units and 11 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 30, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC's USDOT number?
MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC's USDOT number is 1305455, and its motor carrier number is MC-506313.
Is MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC's safety record?
MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC has a 23.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 68 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC's fleet?
MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC operates 13 power units and 11 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC based?
MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC is based in MEDIAPOLIS, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 20 states.
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