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Freight Carrier/broker · Auburn, KY

DOWNEY TRUCKING INC

Name: DOWNEY TRUCKING INC
Address: 1346 WEST MAIN ST, AUBURN, KY, 42206, US
Telephone: (270) 542-8211

1346 WEST MAIN ST · Auburn, KY 42206

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #277632
USDOT #569750 USDOT Active

19
Power Units
15
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

DOWNEY TRUCKING INC is a Auburn, KY freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Kentucky. This company has 19 truck(s) in their fleet and 15 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-277632 and their USDOT number is 569750.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/18/2025 · last updated Oct 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/18/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 1,650,400 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Chemicals
Beverages
Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 15 states over the past 24 months: KY (11), MD (6), TN (4), OH (3), GA (2), AR (2), IN (2), TX (2), WV (1), OK (1), MT (1), MS (1), +3 more. Home base: Auburn, Kentucky.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Oct 16, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.2 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.13 5 Vehicle Maintenance 3.69 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.4 1

Inspection Summary

39
Total
23
Clean
16
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 7

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 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 ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 6

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
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 Time1× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour 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
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 10

393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 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
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 2

177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages1× SW 5
172.502A1-HMPPHM (Placarding) - Prohibited placarding. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may affix or display on a packaging, freight container, unit load device, motor vehicle or rail car1× SW 5

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

DOWNEY TRUCKING INC
1346 WEST MAIN ST
AUBURN, KY 42206

Mailing Address

DOWNEY TRUCKING INC
PO BOX 722
AUBURN, KY 42206

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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 27 unique codes

Critical 7

Hours of Service 6

Vehicle Maintenance 10

Hazardous Materials 2

Unsafe Driving 2

Locations

Location on Map

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Same legal or DBA name 1

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