EARL MACDONALD & SON TRANSPORT LIMITED
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
489752
MC Number
468049
Fleet Size
43
Total Drivers
38
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
EARL MACDONALD & SON TRANSPORT LIMITED is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in DUTTON, ON, operating 43 power units with 38 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 3.7% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 1 crash on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 27 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in ON is 4.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 18.0% across 6,433 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
27
Total
68%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
AIG INSURANCE COMPANY OF CANADA — eff. Apr 1, 2024
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is EARL MACDONALD & SON TRANSPORT LIMITED authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for EARL MACDONALD & SON TRANSPORT LIMITED (USDOT #489752) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is EARL MACDONALD & SON TRANSPORT LIMITED's safety record?
EARL MACDONALD & SON TRANSPORT LIMITED has 27 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does EARL MACDONALD & SON TRANSPORT LIMITED operate?
EARL MACDONALD & SON TRANSPORT LIMITED operates 43 power units with 38 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does EARL MACDONALD & SON TRANSPORT LIMITED transport hazardous materials?
No. EARL MACDONALD & SON TRANSPORT LIMITED does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is EARL MACDONALD & SON TRANSPORT LIMITED located?
EARL MACDONALD & SON TRANSPORT LIMITED is based in DUTTON, ON at 11099 CURRIE ROAD, N0L 1J0. Phone: (519) 762-2142.
What are EARL MACDONALD & SON TRANSPORT LIMITED's out-of-service rates?
EARL MACDONALD & SON TRANSPORT LIMITED's driver out-of-service rate is 3.7%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 7.7%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.