Mcd Air Transport
Central Falls, RI
Profile data updated May 7, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
3
Power Units
3
Drivers
FMCSA since 1995 (31 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
MCD AIR TRANSPORT is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since March 1995. Based in Central Falls, RI, they operate a fleet of 3 power units with 1 CDL driver. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Power Only, Dry Van, Hotshot and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Mcd Air Transport operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Mcd Air Transport is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 85,000 miles (2024)
Driver Information
3
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
3
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by MCD AIR TRANSPORT
2 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 26, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
This fleet runs primarily Freightliner equipment. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (1 brand on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 2 | 100% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (2 shown)
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 — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
3
Inspections
24 months
7
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.8%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/26/2026 | RI | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 04/23/2026 | RI | Full | 5 | ✓ |
| 04/28/2025 | RI | Full | 0 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
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
$750,000
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | 1020014388 | $750,000 | 02/11/2013 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 329956 | 03/27/1997 | 12/25/1997 | TERM/CANCL | |
| JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANY | JCV0805226 | 07/17/2001 | 12/14/2001 | CANCEL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 329956 | 03/27/1997 | 11/24/1997 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-3078B217 | 03/08/2008 | 11/01/2018 | CANCEL | |
| JEFFERSON INSURANCE COMPANY | JCV0805226 | 02/11/2001 | 07/17/2001 | CANCEL | |
| PEERLESS INSURANCE CO. | 66 431 81 34 | 03/23/1995 | 07/12/1995 | CANCEL | |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0036514 | 02/06/1997 | 03/21/1997 | CANCEL | |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 6AC 0776 | 02/06/1997 | 03/20/1997 | TERM/CANCL | |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHN8752460 | 03/03/2006 | 03/08/2008 | TERM/REPL | |
| SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | CCIMG53889 | 03/03/1999 | 03/03/2006 | TERM/REPL | |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IMO6903339 | 02/06/1997 | 03/03/1999 | TERM/REPL | |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000038965 | 02/01/2013 | 02/11/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL631644 | 02/11/2007 | 02/11/2008 | CANCEL | |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL631121 | 02/11/2006 | 02/11/2007 | TERM/REPL | |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL631121 | 02/11/2006 | 02/11/2007 | TERM/CANCL | |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL630649 | 02/11/2005 | 02/11/2006 | CANCEL | |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL630301 | 02/11/2004 | 02/11/2005 | CANCEL | |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL776495 | 01/16/2004 | 02/11/2004 | CANCEL | |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL774729 | 02/11/2002 | 02/11/2003 | CANCEL | |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | T0277003 | 02/11/2000 | 02/11/2002 | TERM/REPL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does MCD AIR TRANSPORT operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, MCD AIR TRANSPORT is inferred to operate: Power Only, Dry Van, Hotshot and Box Truck.
Is MCD AIR TRANSPORT's authority currently active?
MCD AIR TRANSPORT currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has MCD AIR TRANSPORT been in business?
MCD AIR TRANSPORT has been registered with the FMCSA since March 1995, making their authority approximately 31 years, 4 months old.
Where is MCD AIR TRANSPORT located?
MCD AIR TRANSPORT is physically located at 51 HIGGINSON AVE, CENTRAL FALLS, RI 02863.
Roadside Inspection History 3 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
MCD AIR TRANSPORT has been inspected 3 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in RI. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 390.21TB1-MC — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 | RI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-04-23 | RI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | — |
| 2025-04-28 | RI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 6 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
4 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for MCD AIR TRANSPORT. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (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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