Foodliner Inc
USDOT 46257 · MC-163711 · Dubuque, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Foodliner Inc (dba Foodliner) is a corporation based in Dubuque, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 1,226 power units and 1,153 drivers, which ranks it #6 by fleet size among 165 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Iowa. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 847 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 10.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 80 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (33 injuries, 0 fatalities, 75 tow-away), or 6.5 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, drive-away / towaway, liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, beverages, paper products.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Foodliner Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Foodliner |
| USDOT number | 46257 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-163711 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 501 Bell St, Dubuque, IA 52001 |
| Phone | (563) 584-2670 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 46257.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 1,124 | 102 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2,763 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.94 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 88,698,659 miles reported for 2024 – about 72,348 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 97% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 1,153 CDL drivers; 1,153 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Foodliner Inc | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.8% | 14.8% | 19.3% | 27% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.5 | 2.6 | 4.7 | 149% higher than average |
| Inspections | 847 | 846 with a driver check, 426 with a vehicle check, 494 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 18, 2005) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Iowa
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Iowa carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Tschiggfrie Excavating Company USDOT 402330 | Dubuque | 87 | 41 | 20 | 37.5% | 0 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Foodliner Inc?
Foodliner Inc is registered with USDOT number 46257 and operating authority MC-163711.
How many trucks does Foodliner Inc have?
It reports 1,226 power units (1,226 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 2,763 trailers, with 1,153 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 21, 2025).
Where is Foodliner Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Dubuque, Iowa 52001.
What is the out-of-service rate of Foodliner Inc?
Over 24 months, 10.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.