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Freight Carrier · Mediapolis, IA

MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC

Name: MCLAUGHLIN FREIGHT LINES INC
Address: 604 MAIN ST, MEDIAPOLIS, IA, 52637, US
Telephone: (319) 394-9263

604 MAIN ST · Mediapolis, IA 52637

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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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: 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 Jul 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
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

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

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 0.98 7 Vehicle Maintenance 4.48 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.17 1

Inspection Summary

44
Total
18
Clean
26
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 35 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

Hours of Service 8

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× 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
395.22H4-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
395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request1× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

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

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
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 9

Hours of Service 8

Unsafe Driving 8

Vehicle Maintenance 10

Locations

Location on Map

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