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Freight Carrier/cargo Tank/broker · Dubuque, IA

FOODLINER

Name: FOODLINER
Address: 501 BELL ST, DUBUQUE, IA, 52001, US
Telephone: (563) 584-2670

501 BELL ST · Dubuque, IA 52001

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #163711
USDOT #46257 USDOT Active

1226
Power Units
1153
Drivers
Carrier/cargo Tank/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

FOODLINER is a Dubuque, IA freight carrier/cargo tank/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 1226 truck(s) in their fleet and 1153 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-163711 and their USDOT number is 46257.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/21/2025 · last updated Aug 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name FOODLINER INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 10/21/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 88,698,659 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Driveaway/Towaway
Liquids/Gases
Commodities Dry Bulk
Beverages

Safety Record

89 Severe Violations Updated Sep 4, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
23
Injury
57
Tow
80
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.33 152 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.06 19 Vehicle Maintenance 3.06 163 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.05 7

Inspection Summary

840
Total
520
Clean
320
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 155 unique codes

Critical 46

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit15× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone14× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone3× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV1× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS10× OOS×10 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.5× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BRCBrake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.70B1I-CDCG-18Coupling - A crack, or gap caused by corrosion that is 1/8 inch or more in width1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1-DLDSCBBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any broken or loose center bearing bracket, bracket bolts or mounting hardware1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× OOS×1 SW 3
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate4× OOS×4 SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp9× OOS×3 SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories5× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201A-FRBFCFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.100(a)No or improper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 17

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit20× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other14× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit37× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation34× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 15

395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× SW 5
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.3× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number3× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 76

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative7× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.7× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative6× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative5× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative4× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps4× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp2× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
393.11A1-LLighting - Lamps improper color.1× SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9B-LFTSOLighting - Front - Turn signal - obscured1× SW 6
393.9B-LHLOLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any obscured.1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199815× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection11× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured10× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt7× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear5× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.4× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle3× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.3× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20013× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions2× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.2× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:2× SW 4
392.7B-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection of intermodal equipment1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45DCPCBrake Connections with Constrictions - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.48A-BSRFSADAir Disc Brake - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc)1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19976× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak4× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19932× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak2× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
396.5(a)Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated1× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative9× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative4× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative4× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.95K-EEEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices, inadequate flag size1× SW 2
393.9B-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) obscured1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective4× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

FOODLINER
501 BELL ST
DUBUQUE, IA 52001

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 155 unique codes

Critical 46

Unsafe Driving 17

Hours of Service 15

Vehicle Maintenance 76

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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Same physical address 1

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