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MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC

604 MAIN ST · Mediapolis, IA 52637

Authorized: Property
(319) 394-9263 Tap to call
  • MC #506313
  • USDOT #1305455 USDOT Active
  • 13
    Power Units
  • 11
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC is a Mediapolis, IA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Iowa. This company has 13 truck(s) in their fleet and 11 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-506313 and their USDOT number is 1305455.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/30/2025 · last updated Jun 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/30/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,840,515 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — home base

Home base   Based in Mediapolis, Iowa. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.96 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.52 6 Vehicle Maintenance 5.02 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.2 1

Inspection Summary

  • 40
    Total
  • 15
    Clean
  • 25
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95(a)Violating airbrake restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.70(b)(2)Defective fifth wheel locking mechanism1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× SW 5
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request1× 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.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 10

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× 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
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC
604 MAIN ST
MEDIAPOLIS, IA 52637
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Related Companies

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Same physical address 1

These carriers are registered at the same street + ZIP.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT SERVICES INC
Mediapolis, IA
USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER Property0—4623752230994

Same phone number 1

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT SERVICES INC
Mediapolis, IA
USDOT Active Authorized: BROKER Property0—4623752230994

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