M&L Construction INC
Spokane, WA
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
61
Power Units
63
Drivers
Est. 1997 (29 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
M&L CONSTRUCTION INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since February 1997. Based in SPOKANE, WA, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, M&L Construction INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 58 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Trailers | 54 | 0 | 0 | 54 |
Authorized Cargo Types
M&L Construction INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 13
MCS-150 Mileage: 623,041 miles (2023)
Driver Information
63
Total Drivers
13
CDL Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
62
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by M&L CONSTRUCTION INC
8 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 6, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Dodge, Unpublishe, Ford. Equipment breakdown: 6 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 2 SEMI-TRAILER. Critical out-of-service rate. More than 1 in 4 inspections is finding park-it issues. FMCSA intervention is likely. No open NHTSA recalls identified on vehicles in this fleet. (Last cross-reference: Jul 2026.) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 75% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 25% |
Vehicle makes (6 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge | 3 | 38% |
| Unpublishe | 1 | 13% |
| Ford | 1 | 13% |
| GMC | 1 | 13% |
| Big Tex | 1 | 13% |
| Ram | 1 | 13% |
License plates on file (8 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30873M | WA | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| BUA104 | MT | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| D18756A | WA | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| KCAA9U | ID | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| KPP57U | ID | GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 06U0TD | ID | BIG TEX SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| 17KE5B | MO | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Mar 2025 |
| KBD613 | ID | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2025 |
Plate registrations span 4 states: ID (4) · WA (2) · MT (1) · MO (1)
Recent active vehicles (8 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. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Dispatch Services in WA
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
8
Inspections
24 months
39
Violations
Total found
14
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+42.6%)
✗ Worse than national average (+103.3%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/06/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 3 | 1 |
| 11/12/2025 | ID | Full | 17 | 7 |
| 11/10/2025 | WA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 08/29/2025 | WA | Full | 9 | 5 |
| 03/17/2025 | ID | Full | 3 | 1 |
| 03/13/2025 | ID | Full | 4 | ✓ |
| 02/04/2025 | ID | Full | 1 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
ALASKA NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ALASKA NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | 91X | 24LAS13486 | $1 Million | 12/15/2024 |
View Insurance History (9 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO. | A0236634001 | 12/15/2023 | 12/15/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO. | A0208895001 | 12/15/2022 | 12/15/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | 7012142563 | 02/01/2022 | 12/15/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| ASSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | SCP 29561207 | 09/01/1996 | 09/01/1998 | TERM/REPL | |
| SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BA8642078 | 09/01/1998 | 06/28/2001 | CANCEL | |
| SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BA8642078 | 09/01/1998 | 06/28/2001 | CANCEL | |
| SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BA8642078 | 09/01/2001 | 06/03/2022 | TERM/CANCL | |
| SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BA8642078 | 09/01/2001 | 02/01/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | 7012142563 | 02/01/2022 | 02/01/2022 | TERM/REPL |
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Is M&L Construction INC Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does M&L CONSTRUCTION INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, M&L CONSTRUCTION INC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck and Box Truck.
Is M&L CONSTRUCTION INC's authority currently active?
M&L CONSTRUCTION INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has M&L CONSTRUCTION INC been in business?
M&L CONSTRUCTION INC has been registered with the FMCSA since February 1997, making their authority approximately 29 years, 4 months old.
Where is M&L CONSTRUCTION INC located?
M&L CONSTRUCTION INC is physically located at 4103 E DALKE AVE, SPOKANE, WA 99217.
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How does a fleet like M&L CONSTRUCTION INC find qualified CDL drivers to hire in WA?
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Roadside Inspection History 8 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
M&L CONSTRUCTION INC has been inspected 8 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in WA, ID. Out of these, 4 inspections (about 50%) 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 393.9A-LIL — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-27 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-06 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-11-12 | ID | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 17 | OOS · 7 |
| 2025-11-10 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-08-29 | WA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 9 | OOS · 5 |
| 2025-03-17 | ID | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-03-13 | ID | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | — |
| 2025-02-04 | ID | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
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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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)
Officer names listed on this carrier's MCS-150 also appear on the following USDOT registrations in FMCSA's public database. Common names may match unrelated individuals; this is a research starting point, not an accusation. Always verify directly with FMCSA before drawing conclusions.
About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.
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