DOWNS INC
USDOT 395424 • 1420 9TH AVENUE, LANGDON, ND, 58249
ACTIVEMotor CarrierProperty Broker
Authority:1 active
Insurance:3 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
395,424
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Property Broker
State
Phone
7012562447
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
497,076
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
1420 9TH AVENUE, LANGDON, ND, 58249
Mailing Address
PO BOX 587, LANGDON, ND, 58249
Contact
Phone: 7012562447
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
3 active
Latest: Jun 15, 2014
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Active Insurance (3)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREMAR BANK, NA | TRUST FUND | NONE | ACTIVE | Jun 15, 2014 | — |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP04671A | ON FILE | Dec 20, 2001 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9FY39 | ON FILE | Feb 7, 1992 | Dec 20, 2001 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
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| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREMAR BANK, NA | TRUST FUND | NONE | CANCELLED | Mar 8, 2007 | Jun 15, 2014 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9 FY 39 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 1992 | Dec 20, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANC/CANCL | BREMAR BANK, NA | NONE | TRUST FUND | Unknown | Unknown |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP04671A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2024 | Dec 12, 2024 |
| CANCEL | BREMAR BANK, NA | NONE | TRUST FUND | Jun 15, 2014 | Jun 15, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9 FY 39 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2001 | Dec 20, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9FY39 | CARGO | Dec 20, 2001 | Dec 20, 2001 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-249557 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC249557 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Apr 16, 2007 | REVOKED | Mar 28, 2013 |
| MC249557 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2006 |
| MC249557 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 14, 1992 | — | 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
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
16
Violations
23
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
6.3%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
Crash Records
4
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 16 of 16 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 16 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (23 violations from 16 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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
6.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
-17.2 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.44vs nat'l 1.80
-0.36 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 (16 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
8 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-062026-01
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
3
Crash History (4 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2018 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2016 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2009 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 1995 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Dec 12, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 15, 2014
InsuranceInsurance cancel
BREMAR BANK, NA • TRUST FUND
Dec 20, 2001
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 20, 2001
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
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