Mcfarland Truck Lines Inc
USDOT 509519 · MC-260226 · Austin, Minnesota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Mcfarland Truck Lines Inc (dba Scott's Service DBA Mcfarland Truck Lines) is a corporation based in Austin, Minnesota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 123 power units and 180 drivers, which ranks it #76 by fleet size among 241 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Minnesota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 176 times – about 1.4 inspections per power unit. 15.7% of vehicle inspections and 2.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 1 fatality, 8 tow-away), or 6.5 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Mcfarland Truck Lines Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Scott's Service DBA Mcfarland Truck Lines |
| USDOT number | 509519 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-260226 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1304 16Th Ave Ne, Austin, MN 55912 |
| Phone | (507) 437-6651 |
| First registered | Jan 13, 1993 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 509519.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 115 | 8 | 0 |
| Trailers | 206 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.46 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.7 trailers per tractor.
- 8,732,413 miles reported for 2024 – about 70,995 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 98% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 180 CDL drivers; 110 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 30 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Minnesota carriers with 50+ units (241).
| Measure | Mcfarland Truck Lines Inc | Same size, US | MN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 15.7% | 18.8% | 19.6% | 17% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 13% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 45% higher than average |
| Inspections | 176 | 176 with a driver check, 83 with a vehicle check, 115 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 23, 2011) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Mcfarland Truck Lines Inc?
Mcfarland Truck Lines Inc is registered with USDOT number 509519 and operating authority MC-260226.
How many trucks does Mcfarland Truck Lines Inc have?
It reports 123 power units (123 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 206 trailers, with 180 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 26, 2025).
Where is Mcfarland Truck Lines Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Austin, Minnesota 55912.
What is the out-of-service rate of Mcfarland Truck Lines Inc?
Over 24 months, 15.7% of vehicle inspections and 2.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
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.