WJ DONOVAN GROUP INC
USDOT 2913309 • DBA: DONOVAN LOGISTICS • 20 LIBERTY WAY SUITE D, FRANKLIN, MA, 02038
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MRV 4128400-00 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 053404117 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 26, 2023 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 106643414 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MPP1028849 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MPP1028849 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 7, 2023 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1934621 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 053404117 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MRT 4128400-05 | CANCELLED | Aug 9, 2016 | Oct 29, 2021 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MRT 4128400-05 | REPLACED | Aug 9, 2016 | Oct 1, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 106643414 | SURETY | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV 4128400-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 053404117 | CARGO | Oct 26, 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MPP1028849 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2023 | Oct 7, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 053404117 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MPP1028849 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1934621 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRT 4128400-05 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2021 | Oct 29, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRT 4128400-05 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC981862 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2023 |
| MC981862 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2023 |
| MC981862 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jun 23, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC981862 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 3, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC981862 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 18, 2016 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
12 states • 31 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 31 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB3-OPERBY | 390.21TB3-OPERBY | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (31 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2024 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | New Haven | 95-N | ...328224 | DONOVAN LOGISTICS |
| Dec 7, 2021 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIAMI BEACH | DADE BLVD | ...648264 | DONOVAN LOGISTICS |
Compliance Timeline
13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records