MCDONALD FARMS ENTERPRISES INC
USDOT 888221 • 7440 E I-25 FRONTAGE RD, FREDERICK, CO, 80516
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-774650 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 15, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI18-00019-00 | ON FILE | Sep 15, 2020 | Feb 16, 2021 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRI18-00019-00 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2020 | Jul 30, 2020 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 315695 | REPLACED | Jul 30, 2020 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ILR18-00163-06 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2019 | Sep 15, 2020 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ILR18-00163-05 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2018 | Sep 15, 2019 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ILR18-00163-04 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2017 | Sep 15, 2018 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ILR18-00163-03 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2016 | Sep 15, 2017 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ILR18-00163-02 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2015 | Sep 15, 2016 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ILR18-00163-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2014 | Sep 15, 2015 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ILR18-00163-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2013 | Sep 15, 2014 |
| TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | BIPD/Primary | TPP1013641 00 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2012 | Sep 15, 2013 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PICCO0002705 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2011 | Sep 15, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 315695 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI18-00019-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2021 | Feb 16, 2021 |
| CANCEL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ILR18-00163-06 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI18-00019-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2020 | Jul 30, 2020 |
| CANCEL | HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ILR18-00163-05 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2019 | Sep 15, 2019 |
| CANCEL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ILR18-00163-04 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2018 | Sep 15, 2018 |
| CANCEL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ILR18-00163-03 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 |
| CANCEL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ILR18-00163-02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 |
| CANCEL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ILR18-00163-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2015 | Sep 15, 2015 |
| CANCEL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | ILR18-00163-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2014 | Sep 15, 2014 |
| CANCEL | TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC | TPP1013641 00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2013 | Sep 15, 2013 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICCO0002705 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2012 | Sep 15, 2012 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC774650 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2020 |
| MC774650 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2019 |
| MC774650 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 14, 2018 |
| MC774650 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2017 |
| MC774650 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2016 |
| MC774650 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2015 |
| MC774650 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2014 |
| MC774650 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2013 |
| MC774650 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 20, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2012 |
| MC774650 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 24, 2012 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 68 inspections
Violation Summary (58 violations from 68 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9BA-INACTIVE | 392.9BA-INACTIVE | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| 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:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.28(a) | 395.28(a) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(1)(i) | Driver failed to make annotations when applicable | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (68 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | HWY 224 AT MP 3 | ...237609 | MCDONALD FARMS ENTERPRISES INC |
| Mar 13, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTHGLENN | I 25 AT 104TH AVE | ...237612 | MCDONALD FARMS ENTERPRISES INC |
| Mar 6, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ENGLEWOOD | S SANTA FE DR AT W DARTMOUTH AVE | ...237606 | MCDONALD FARMS ENTERPRISES INC |
| Dec 29, 2023 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I 25 AT MP 165 | ...250420 | MCDONALD FARMS ENTERPRISES INC |
| Nov 9, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KEENESBURG | CR 49 AT CR 18 | ...414342 | MCDONALD FARMS ENTERPRISES INC |
| Aug 3, 2023 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLATTEVILLE | HWY 66 AT MP 47 | ...180217 | MCDONALD FARMS ENTERPRISES INC |
| Jan 25, 2023 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SCOTTSBLUFF | SOUTH BELTLINE EAST | ...498177 | MCDONALD FARMS ENTERPRISES INC |
| Jun 28, 2022 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | MEAD | I25 1,056 FEET N OF MP 245 | ...832827 | MCDONALD FARMS ENTERPRISES INC |
| Feb 18, 2022 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 85 .60 MILES N OF MP 257 | ...612912 | MCDONALD FARMS ENTERPRISES INC |
| May 6, 2021 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | MORRISON | HWY 285 AT MP 248 | ...414335 | MCDONALD FARMS ENTERPRISES INC |
| Apr 16, 2021 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | HILLTOP RD 179 FEET FROM MEADOW RUN | ...414346 | MCDONALD FARMS ENTERPRISES INC |
| Apr 1, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT LUPTON | 1ST ST 1,164 FEET E OF S PURMAN AVE | ...414343 | MCDONALD FARMS ENTERPRISES INC |
| Jan 26, 2021 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOVELAND | I25 3,696 FEET N OF MP 255 | ...190613 | MCDONALD FARMS ENTERPRISES INC |
| Jan 19, 2020 | CO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 15, 2019 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2019 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2017 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2017 | CO | FATAL | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2016 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 25, 2016 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2016 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2014 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2014 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2014 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2014 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 38 events