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FMCSA ACTIVE CARRIERUSDOT #1081065MC-74678

JAMES M MCDONALD

Doing Business As (DBA): MCDONALD FARMS TRUCKING

Physical Business Address
1098 345Th Ave, Preston, IA 52069
Corporate Structure & Officers
Limited Liability Company
Principal: James M Mcdonald
Registered Carrier Phone
(563) 689-6411
USDOT Registration & Authority Class
Interstate • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
FMCSA Added Date: 2002-12-17
FMCSA Compliance Notice — BMC-91X & MCS-150 Schedule

Federal law requires active proof of continuous auto liability ($750k-$1M) on file to avoid DOT Out-of-Service orders or authority revocation.

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Fleet Equipment, Drivers & Mileage Utilization

2
Total Power Units
1
Total Registered Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
60k
Annual Miles (2025)
Owned Road Tractors:2 units
Owned Semi-Trailers:0 trailers
Avg Utilization / Truck:30,000 mi/yr

Commercial Truck Insurance & Federal Filing Requirements

2026 Underwriting Benchmark
Est. Cost Per Truck / Yr
$10,900 – $17,200
Est. Total Fleet Policy (2 Units)
$21,800 – $34,400
Minimum Federal Liability
$750,000
Mandatory FMCSA Filings & EndorsementsBMC-91 / BMC-91X ($750k+ Primary Liability) • MCS-90 Endorsement • $100,000 Motor Truck Cargo
Authorized Cargo Classifications (4)

MCS-150 Biennial Schedule & FMCSA Safety Record

Mandatory MCS-150 Filing Month (49 CFR § 390.19)
May • Even Years (2026, 2028)
Last MCS-150 Filed: 2026-06-24 (Active / Current)
FMCSA Safety Rating & Review Status
Unrated / Active
Prior Authority Revocation: No

Frequently Asked Questions About JAMES M MCDONALD

Is JAMES M MCDONALD (USDOT #1081065) currently authorized and active?

According to U.S. DOT / FMCSA Company Census records, JAMES M MCDONALD (USDOT #1081065, MC-74678) holds an ACTIVE registration in Preston, Iowa, classified under Interstate (AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE).

How many trucks and drivers does JAMES M MCDONALD operate?

JAMES M MCDONALD reports 2 commercial power unit(s) and 1 driver(s) (including 1 CDL drivers) on its FMCSA MCS-150 census filing.

What commercial truck insurance filings are required for USDOT #1081065?

Based on its Interstate operations hauling Fresh Produce, federal regulations generally require $750,000 minimum primary liability (BMC-91 / BMC-91X ($750k+ Primary Liability) • MCS-90 Endorsement • $100,000 Motor Truck Cargo). Estimated market insurance benchmark for a 2-unit fleet in IA is $10,900–$17,200 per power unit annually.

When is JAMES M MCDONALD's mandatory FMCSA MCS-150 biennial update due?

Under 49 CFR § 390.19, based on the last two digits of USDOT #1081065, JAMES M MCDONALD must file its MCS-150 biennial update every May in Even Years (2026, 2028). Last recorded MCS-150 date: 2026-06-24.

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