DAMEL CORPORATION INC, DOT #738466 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
1 of your 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Iowa on January 15, 2025.
Your latest, South Dakota on September 17, had 1 violation, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 35 trucks and 34 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
DAMEL CORPORATION INC is a mid-size fleet motor carrier based in AUSTIN, Minnesota (USDOT #738466). As of October 22, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 74/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 28 recent inspection(s) and 58 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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74/100 Moderate Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 15 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 11 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
DAMEL CORPORATION INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Sept. 17, 2026, South Dakota. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- July 30, 2026, Iowa. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a driving rule violation (49 CFR 392.16).
- July 15, 2026, Indiana. 3 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.55), and over the hours-of-service limit (49 CFR 395.3).
- June 30, 2026, Wisconsin. 3 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2) and an electronic logging device (ELD) problem (49 CFR 395.24).
- June 30, 2026, Wisconsin. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- May 4, 2026, South Dakota. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2) and an electronic logging device (ELD) problem (49 CFR 395.24).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC889814, motor property common carrier authority, granted on November 17, 2014.
DAMEL CORPORATION INC: AUSTIN, Minnesota Trucking Company
DAMEL CORPORATION INC is a mid-size fleet operating out of AUSTIN, Minnesota with USDOT number 738466. The company operates 35 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, DAMEL CORPORATION INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 74/100, classified as Moderate Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
DAMEL CORPORATION INC has undergone 28 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 10.7%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices. The driver out-of-service rate is 3.6%, within acceptable range compared to the 5.51% national average.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for DAMEL CORPORATION INC carries 58 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated September 17, 2026. Across 28 recorded inspections, the record carries 1 driver out-of-service violation and 4 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 74/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for DAMEL CORPORATION INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 74 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Moderate Risk band.
Minnesota Trucking Compliance: AUSTIN Area Carriers
DAMEL CORPORATION INC falls under the Midwestern Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 05). Service-center territory drives which FMCSA Investigator team would conduct a new-entrant audit or compliance review if one is triggered for this carrier.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
DAMEL CORPORATION INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
DAMEL CORPORATION INC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 8 drivers); interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 26 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 1,248,217 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 14 straight trucks, 21 tractors, 25 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 34 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
Primary cargo type per MCS-150: Rock, Sand. Cargo type drives which BASIC categories the carrier is monitored under (Hazmat Compliance applies only to HM-flagged carriers; Cargo-Related Crash applies broadly).
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 10 crash events involving DAMEL CORPORATION INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 5 involved a reported injury, and 10 resulted in a tow-away. 10 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: Intersection of 25TH AVE SE And UNIVERSITY AVE SE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN on September 11, 2026.
DAMEL CORPORATION INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Iowa (12), Wisconsin (6), Minnesota (4). The concentration in Iowa is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams DAMEL CORPORATION INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How DAMEL CORPORATION INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 28 recorded inspections, DAMEL CORPORATION INC's 10.7% vehicle out-of-service rate sits slightly below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 3.6% driver out-of-service rate sits slightly below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: DAMEL CORPORATION INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-17 | SD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-30 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-15 | IN | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-30 | WI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-30 | WI | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-04 | SD | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-28 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-26 | NE | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-01-29 | IA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-12-30 | NE | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about DAMEL CORPORATION INC
What is DAMEL CORPORATION INC's FMCSA safety rating?
DAMEL CORPORATION INC (USDOT #738466) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 74/100 (Moderate Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is DAMEL CORPORATION INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, DAMEL CORPORATION INC operates 35 power unit(s) and 34 driver(s), classifying it as a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is DAMEL CORPORATION INC based?
DAMEL CORPORATION INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in AUSTIN, Minnesota, under USDOT number 738466.
What is DAMEL CORPORATION INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 28 recent DOT inspection(s) and 58 recorded violation(s) for DAMEL CORPORATION INC (USDOT #738466), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is DAMEL CORPORATION INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
DAMEL CORPORATION INC scores 74/100 (Moderate Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like DAMEL CORPORATION INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
Compliance terms: CSA score · out-of-service order · hours of service · driver qualification file. See DOT compliance software & document management →
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 22, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile