Foodliner INC
Dubuque, IA
DBA: FOODLINER
Profile data updated Oct 21, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Caution
FMCSA data ↓
1,226
Power Units
1,153
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
FOODLINER INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Dubuque, IA, they operate a fleet of 1,226 power units with 1,153 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Tanker, Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Box Truck, Passenger and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Foodliner INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1,124 | 102 | 0 | 1,226 |
| Trailers | 2,763 | 0 | 0 | 2,763 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Foodliner INC is authorized to transport the following 5 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1,153
MCS-150 Mileage: 88,698,659 miles (2024)
Driver Information
1,153
Total Drivers
1,153
CDL Drivers
1,153
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by FOODLINER INC
1,167 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Polar Mfg., Pola. Equipment breakdown: 589 SEMI-TRAILER, 555 TRUCK TRACTOR, 10 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is 5.3%. Some inspections found brake, tire, or hours-of-service issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (6 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 589 | 50% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 555 | 48% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 10 | 1% |
| OTHER | 6 | 1% |
| FULL TRAILER | 6 | 1% |
| PASSENGER VAN | 1 | 0% |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 471 | 51% |
| Polar Mfg. | 74 | 8% |
| Pola | 68 | 7% |
| Heil Co. | 57 | 6% |
| Heil | 42 | 5% |
| Walker Sta | 37 | 4% |
| Polar Tank Trailer | 37 | 4% |
| Unpublishe | 25 | 3% |
| Walk | 25 | 3% |
| Heil Trailer International | 19 | 2% |
| Mack Trail | 15 | 2% |
| Mac Trailer Manufacturing | 9 | 1% |
| Wanc | 6 | 1% |
| Mckt | 6 | 1% |
| Peterbilt | 5 | 1% |
| Walker | 5 | 1% |
| Trlr | 5 | 1% |
| Heilite Tr | 4 | 0% |
| MAC | 4 | 0% |
| Mack | 4 | 0% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 1,167 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT3609 | IA | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| FZ8552 | IA | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 513712 | WI | POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| FT4254 | IA | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 874626 | WI | WALKER STA SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| FW5581 | IA | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 861732 | WI | WEMAC MFG. SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| FW0136 | GA | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| FT7712 | IA | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| FX6450 | IA | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 853592 | WI | POLA OTHER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 778275 | WI | MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| FS8867 | IA | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2026 |
| 605596 | WI | POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| FZ6668 | IA | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| T517756 | IL | VANTAGE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| FX2577 | IA | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| FX4514 | IA | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 666805 | WI | HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| WIG835 | GA | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
Plate registrations span 15 states: WI (554) · IA (548) · GA (27) · UK (13) · AL (6) · TX (4) · IL (3) · IN (3) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 1,167)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
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. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
828
Inspections
24 months
659
Violations
Total found
63
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.6%)
✓ Better than national average (-15.0%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/16/2026 | CA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | WI | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/13/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/13/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2026 | IA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/07/2026 | WI | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 07/07/2026 | KS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/07/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/06/2026 | IL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/05/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/01/2026 | PA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2026 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 828 inspections.
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Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$4 Million
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Self-Insured / N/A
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | XSAH11543534 | $4 Million | 12/01/2025 |
| BIPD | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | XSAH11543534 | $1 Million | 12/01/2025 |
| BIPD | SELF-INSURED | 91X | NA | $1 Million | 07/01/2024 |
| Bond / Surety | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 84 | 106001811 | Self-Insured / N/A | 09/30/2024 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 9441410 | 12/01/2014 | 12/23/2015 | TERM/CANCL | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | MXI 80374386 | 11/10/1999 | 12/16/1999 | CANCEL | |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA01271600 | 04/15/1994 | 12/11/1995 | TERM/CANCL | |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CLO 1271600 | 04/15/1994 | 12/11/1995 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | XSAH11543534 | 12/01/2025 | 12/01/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH25312880 | 12/01/2020 | 12/01/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 2791C402 | 12/01/2015 | 12/01/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 9441410 | 12/01/2014 | 12/01/2015 | TERM/REPL | |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | HE8409C585535TCT14 | 03/01/2014 | 12/01/2014 | TERM/REPL | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 8-23 MXA 80155197 | 11/01/1995 | 11/26/1999 | NAMECHG | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | MXI803632298 | 03/01/1998 | 11/26/1999 | TERM/CANCL | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | MXI803632298 | 03/01/1998 | 11/10/1999 | TERM/REPL | |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA01271600 | 04/15/1994 | 11/01/1995 | TERM/REPL | |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CLO 1271600 | 04/15/1994 | 11/01/1995 | TERM/REPL | |
| SELF-INSURED | NA | 07/01/2024 | 10/01/2024 | TERM/CANCL | |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 012944747 | 03/01/2010 | 10/01/2024 | NAMECHG | |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 106001811 | 10/01/2013 | 10/01/2024 | TERM/CANCL | |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83BSBAH1362 | 12/14/1999 | 10/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 106001811 | 10/01/2013 | 09/30/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13722 | 12/01/2022 | 07/01/2024 | TERM/REPL |
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Crash History
81
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
33
Injuries
75
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/07/2026 | AL | OPELIKA, AL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/01/2026 | WI | JAMESTOWN, WI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/23/2026 | GA | SANDY SPRINGS, GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/18/2026 | GA | UNINCORPORATED, GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/18/2026 | NJ | UNION, NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/16/2026 | OH | JEFFERSON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/30/2026 | IN | HAMMOND, IN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/27/2026 | TX | BELLAIRE, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/20/2026 | IL | RUSHVILLE, IL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/06/2026 | CA | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 03/24/2026 | WI | MILWAUKEE, WI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/24/2026 | TX | FORT WORTH, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/23/2026 | TX | SAGINAW, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/16/2026 | IA | BURLINGTON, IA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/12/2026 | WI | OSSEO, WI | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/12/2026 | AL | OPELIKA, AL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/09/2026 | PA | LOWER ALLEN TOWNSHIP, PA | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 03/07/2026 | PA | REED TOWNSHIP, PA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/02/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/18/2026 | FL | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/14/2026 | PA | DILLSBURG BOROUGH, PA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/03/2026 | VA | HENRICO, VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/31/2026 | UT | Not Reported, UT | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 01/18/2026 | PA | EMMAUS BOROUGH, PA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/15/2026 | TN | FAIRVIEW, TN | 0 | 1 | No |
Showing 25 of 81 crash records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does FOODLINER INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, FOODLINER INC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Tanker, Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Box Truck, Passenger and Doubles/Triples.
Is FOODLINER INC's authority currently active?
FOODLINER INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has FOODLINER INC been in business?
FOODLINER INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is FOODLINER INC located?
FOODLINER INC is physically located at 501 BELL ST, DUBUQUE, IA 52001.
Roadside Inspection History 828 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
FOODLINER INC has been inspected 828 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA, TX, GA. Out of these, 51 inspections (about 6%) 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 392.2-SLLEWA1 — 40 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-16 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | WI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | WI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-07 | KS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | IL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-05 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | IA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-27 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-26 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-22 | KS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-22 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-22 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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