MCDOWELL ENTERPRISES INC
USDOT 327557 • 277 IL ROUTE 146 E, ELIZABETHTOWN, IL, 62931
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
327,557
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6182878183
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
MCS-150 Mileage
630,891
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
277 IL ROUTE 146 E, ELIZABETHTOWN, IL, 62931
Contact
Phone: 6182878183
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Sep 20, 1988
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-212758 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 29, 2019 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T-048579 | ON FILE | Sep 20, 1988 | Nov 18, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T-048579 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2019 | Nov 18, 2019 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC212758 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2019 |
| MC212758 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2005 |
| MC212758 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 2, 1989 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
5%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
45
Violations
19
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
4.4%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
7
Crash Records
21
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
4
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 45 of 45 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
8 states • 45 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (19 violations from 45 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TA | 390.21TA | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
4.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-19.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.42vs nat'l 1.80
-1.38 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (45 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
24 total · 4.2% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
21 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
21
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
16
Across 9 crashes
Tow-Aways
21
Crash History (21 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | BARLOW | US0060 | ...171264 | MCDOWELL ENTERPRISES INC |
| Sep 20, 2022 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEARCY | US67/167 | ...852146 | MCDOWELL ENTERPRISES INC |
| Nov 25, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 16, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2017 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2014 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2014 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2014 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 10, 2013 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2011 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2011 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2010 | IL | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2009 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2007 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 13, 2006 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2006 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2005 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2003 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 5, 2000 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 25, 2000 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 1994 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Nov 18, 2019
InsuranceInsurance cancel
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