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Freight Carrier · Preston, IA

MCDONALD FARMS TRUCKING

Name: MCDONALD FARMS TRUCKING
Address: 1098 345TH AVE, PRESTON, IA, 52069, US
Telephone: (563) 689-6411

1098 345TH AVE · Preston, IA 52069

Authorized: Property

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MC #74678
USDOT #1081065 USDOT Active

2
Power Units
1
Driver
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

MCDONALD FARMS TRUCKING is a Preston, IA freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Iowa. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-74678 and their USDOT number is 1081065.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2024 · last updated May 11, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name JAMES M MCDONALD
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 57,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Exempt for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Fresh Produce
Livestock
Grain, Feed, Hay
Paper Products

Safety Record

Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving Not Public — Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service Not Public — Vehicle Maintenance Not Public — Drugs / Alcohol Not Public — Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness Not Public —

Locations

Physical Address

MCDONALD FARMS TRUCKING
1098 345TH AVE
PRESTON, IA 52069

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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