Duane E Lower
Palo Cedro, CA
DBA: DUANE LOWER TRUCKING
Duane E Lower is an active motor carrier based in Palo Cedro, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 827589 and MC 672215. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. In the last 24 months it had 5 roadside inspections, a 25% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
- USDOT
- 827589
- MC
- 672215
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Palo Cedro, CA
- Power units
- 1
- Drivers
- 1
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 5
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 0
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 25% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 1999 (27 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: September 2028 (set by USDOT 827589's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed August 16, 2024.
- Registered with FMCSA in September 1999, about 27 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 15,548 fleet miles in 2023, about 15,500 miles per power unit.
- 108 other USDOT registrations list Palo Cedro, CA as their physical address.
Equipment
What Duane E Lower runs, and the government record each item comes from (2 of its VINs decoded):
- Logging Confirmed by VIN 1 logging trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- Straight Truck Seen at inspections 1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Duane E Lower is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 15,548 miles (2023)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by DUANE E LOWER
1 truck and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 15, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Kenworth, Whit-log. Equipment breakdown: 1 POLE TRAILER, 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| POLE TRAILER | 1 | 50% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 50% |
Trailers (1 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Pole Trailer | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Logging Trailer | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 1 | 50% |
| Whit-log | 1 | 50% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (2)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1NKZL40X9GJ481484 | 46823W3 | CA | 2016 Kenworth | Straight Truck | 5 | Apr 2026 |
| 1W9W1L121GW110008 | 4WD2797 | CA | 2016 Whit-log | Pole Trailer | 4 | Apr 2026 |
Recent active vehicles (2 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
5
Inspections
24 months
3
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✗ Worse than national average (+2.1%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2026 | CA | Vehicle Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/04/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/05/2025 | CA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/03/2025 | CA | Full | 2 | 1 |
| 01/14/2025 | CA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 91X | GWP63201A | $1 Million | 07/08/2024 |
View Insurance History (3 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP63201A | 06/01/2009 | 07/08/2024 | CANCEL | |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 72FP001073081 | 02/25/2009 | 06/20/2009 | TERM/CANCL | |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 72FP001073081 | 02/25/2009 | 06/01/2009 | TERM/REPL |
Updated daily.
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does DUANE E LOWER operate?
DUANE E LOWER's equipment on government records: Logging (1 logging trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Straight Truck (1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections).
Is DUANE E LOWER's authority currently active?
DUANE E LOWER currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Duane E Lower's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: September 2028 (set by USDOT 827589's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed August 16, 2024.
What is Duane E Lower's safety record?
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. In the last 24 months it had 5 roadside inspections, a 25% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 5 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
DUANE E LOWER has been inspected 5 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 20%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.45B2-BHTD — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | CA | Level 5 · Vehicle-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-04 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-05 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-03 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-01-14 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 3 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
3 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for DUANE E LOWER, of which 1 (33%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 5 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (0 driver and 1 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 0 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.25 | 2 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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