DAMEL CORPORATION INC

USDOT 738466 • 3608 4 ST NW, AUSTIN, MN, 55912

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
738,466
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
5074378329
Power Units (MCS-150)
35
Drivers (MCS-150)
34
MCS-150 Mileage
1,248,217
Physical Address
3608 4 ST NW, AUSTIN, MN, 55912
Contact
Phone: 5074378329

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 27, 2014
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-889814ACTIVEUnknownJan 11, 2017

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary0110500955ON FILEOct 27, 2014Oct 27, 2014

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary0110500955REPLACEDOct 27, 2014Jan 1, 2017
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary0110500955CANCELLEDOct 27, 2014Feb 2, 2017

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLWEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.0110500955BIPD/PrimaryFeb 2, 2017Feb 2, 2017
TERM/REPLWEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.0110500955BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2017Jan 1, 2017
TERM/REPLWEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.0110500955BIPD/PrimaryOct 27, 2014Oct 27, 2014

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC889814COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 6, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 11, 2017
MC889814MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 17, 2014Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
26
Violations
61
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
15.4%
Driver OOS %
3.8%
Power Units (MCS-150)
35
Drivers (MCS-150)
34
Crash Records
9

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 26 of 26 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states26 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (61 violations from 26 inspections)

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Violation Summary (61 violations from 26 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps713Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:382.15-SSF382.15-SSF11Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:396.9D2Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(a)Wheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(d)Frame accessories improperly attached10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
15.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-8.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
-2.9 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.35vs nat'l 1.80
+0.55 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (26 inspections)

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Inspection History (26 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 26, 202687150864FREMONT SCALENELevel 3WILS SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 29, 202686923090HWY 69 NBIALevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16No
Dec 30, 202586686139WAVERLY WEST BOUNDNELevel 3WILX SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 29, 202585934102SPARTA WIWILevel 3TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEWA2, 395.24No
Mar 10, 202584091657HWY 3 AND 63IALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 10, 202584091807RoadsideIALevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2RG, 395.22G, 396.17CNo
Jan 28, 20258372898916 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDONIALevel 3TIMP SEMI-TRAILER3392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.24C2II-ELDTN, 395.24C2IIINo
Jan 15, 20258363802016 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDONIALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR6393.60D, 393.9TS, 393.9A-LSLIYes
Nov 5, 20248309419839 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG1No
Sep 9, 202482638215SPARTA WIWILevel 3TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Aug 12, 202482405480HWY 218 PLAINFIELDIALevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 393.60(d)No
Jul 17, 202482185729BLOOMING PRAIRIE MNMNLevel 3WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jun 25, 202481972445RoadsideIALevel 3TRLK SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
May 31, 202481755413SISSETON SDSDLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2, 393.205(a), 393.47(e)Yes
May 1, 202481538188EAGLE LAKE MNMNLevel 3DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Apr 29, 202481523883ALBERT LEA MNMNLevel 2RWAY SEMI-TRAILER5393.9(a), 393.100(b)Yes
Mar 4, 20248102716639 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOODIALevel 2TIMP SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 393.75(a)(3)Yes
Feb 29, 20248099980216 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDONIALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75(c)No
Dec 7, 202380338370SPARTA WIWILevel 3TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER3392.2No
Oct 24, 202379995349LYLEMNLevel 3OTHR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Oct 24, 202380051614RoadsideWILevel 2WILX SEMI-TRAILER3392.2No
Sep 19, 202379707663WORTHINGTON SCALEMNLevel 1WILX SEMI-TRAILER4393.9(a), 393.201(d), 393.47(e)No
Aug 3, 202379328759RoadsideIALevel 3VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
Jul 6, 20237908540615 - I380 NB MM 51 BRANDONIALevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
May 22, 202378705200SPARTA SWEFWILevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 19, 202378403852ST. CROIX WEIGH STATIONMNLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR9393.9(a), 393.45(b)(2), 392.2Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

16 total · 18.8% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
9
Fatalities
0
Injuries
6
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
9

Crash History (9 records)

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Crash History (9 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 22, 2022MNINJURY01LANSINGISTH 90...215529DAMEL CORPORATION INC
Sep 18, 2020MNINJURY01
Jul 15, 2019MNTOW00
Oct 23, 2017MNINJURY01
Jul 18, 2017MNINJURY01
Aug 31, 2016MNTOW00
Feb 11, 2015MNTOW00
Aug 18, 2014MNTOW00
Aug 30, 2007MNINJURY02

Compliance Timeline

13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jun 22, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in MN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 18, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 15, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 23, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 18, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 2, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 11, 2017
Authority
Jan 1, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 31, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 11, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 27, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 18, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 30, 2007
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries

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