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DOWNEY DRILLING INC

75471 ROAD 435 · Lexington, NE 68850-1933

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  • MC #1266543
  • USDOT #1378669 USDOT Active
  • 40
    Power Units
  • 78
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DOWNEY DRILLING INC is a Lexington, NE freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Nebraska. This company has 40 truck(s) in their fleet and 78 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1266543 and their USDOT number is 1378669.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/15/2025 · last updated Sep 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/15/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 300,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Water Well

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Nebraska — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: NE (7), KS (7), CO (2), KY (1), SD (1), IA (1). Home base: Lexington, Nebraska.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Oct 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.45 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.91 2 Vehicle Maintenance 5.42 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.7 2

Inspection Summary

  • 19
    Total
  • 10
    Clean
  • 9
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 33 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 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
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 177.817A-HMSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× 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/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)(1)(i)Emergency Equipment (HM) - No 10 B:C (or more) fire extinguisher for quantities of hazardous materials that requires placarding.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5

Hazardous Materials 3

  • 177.823A-HMPMCMHM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in 171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency1× SW 5
  • 172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information1× SW 3
  • 385.403-HMAMCHM (Administrative) - Motor Carrier failing to obtain an HM safety permit as required1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
DOWNEY DRILLING INC
75471 ROAD 435
LEXINGTON, NE 68850-1933
Mailing Address
DOWNEY DRILLING INC
PO BOX 278
LEXINGTON, NE 68850-1933

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