MCCARTHY IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
MCCARTHY IMPROVEMENT COMPANY is a corporation based in DAVENPORT, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 342984. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 9 power units and 5 drivers, with 11 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
MCCARTHY IMPROVEMENT COMPANY is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Davenport, IA. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 44.4% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 350% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (6) and IA (3), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
44.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.1% of violations); top code 393.95A (Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Chevrolet, Freightliner, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 114,471 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Recent Inspections (11 rows) View all 11 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87537858 | Apr 8, 2026 | IL | 1 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 2-SLLEWA2, 2-SLLEWG3, 9 | No |
| 85706545 | Sep 4, 2025 | IL | 3 | PARKING LOT |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 391.49J, 390.21TB, 393.95F | Yes |
| 85470464 | Aug 9, 2025 | IA | 1 | — |
CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.110B, 393.9, 390.21TC | Yes |
| 85328704 | Jul 24, 2025 | IL | 1 | I-70 |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.9, 393.95A, 392.7A | No |
| 85257546 | Jul 16, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84376144 | Apr 10, 2025 | IL | 2 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.9BRKLAMP, 393.11TU, 393.9 | Yes |
| 83205603 | Nov 19, 2024 | IL | 1 | I-80 |
CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.9T, 391.11B4-DEN, 393.43 | Yes |
| 82669539 | Sep 14, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 82112007 | Jul 13, 2024 | IL | 2 | il-il-rt-92-@-andalusia-rd |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81218898 | Mar 27, 2024 | IA | 2 | — |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.110(b), 393.9(a), 393.95(f) | Yes |
| 80040025 | Oct 27, 2023 | IA | 3 | I280 WB TO HWY 22 WB |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (14 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX003361205 | Mar 20, 2024 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| IA2101266584 | Oct 21, 2021 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IA2001191474 | Sep 17, 2020 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| GA0006327635 | Jul 22, 2017 | GA | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| GA0004714896 | Jan 27, 2014 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| GA0004286087 | Dec 3, 2012 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| SC010078411A | Jul 5, 2010 | SC | 0 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| GAA180004701 | May 17, 2010 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NC0102801395 | Feb 22, 2010 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| GA8329000101 | Jul 1, 2008 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NC0101489604 | Sep 2, 2005 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IA2005229518 | Jun 16, 2005 | IA | 0 | 4 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NC0101193509 | May 22, 2004 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| IA2002044109 | Aug 29, 2002 | IA | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I280 WB TO HWY 22 WB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| I-70 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-80 | IL | 1 | 1 |
| PARKING LOT | IL | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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