DORMAN'S AUTO CENTER INC
USDOT 692416 • 434 PROSPECT STREET, PAWTUCKET, RI, 02860
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-351520 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 23, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5000118066 | ON FILE | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2023 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PUCDK001717-00 | ON FILE | Jan 18, 2011 | May 1, 2011 |
Insurance History (31 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5000118066 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2020 | Jul 13, 2023 |
| COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GP8289479 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2020 |
| COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GP8260478-0 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2019 |
| PHENIX MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4400015680 | REPLACED | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07390802 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2014 | Jun 11, 2015 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07390801 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2013 | May 1, 2014 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07390801 | REPLACED | May 1, 2013 | Oct 21, 2013 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07390801 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2013 | Nov 26, 2013 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PUCDK001717-02 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2013 | Apr 5, 2013 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PUCDK001717-02 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2012 | May 1, 2013 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PUCDK001717-02 | REPLACED | May 1, 2012 | Feb 28, 2013 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PUCDK001717-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 29, 2012 | May 1, 2012 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PUCDK001717-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2012 | Feb 29, 2012 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PUCDK001717-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 25, 2011 | Jan 10, 2012 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PUCDK001717-01 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2011 | Aug 25, 2011 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PUCDK001717-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 18, 2011 | May 1, 2011 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PUCDK001717-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 2010 | Jan 18, 2011 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PUCDK001717-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 2010 | Jan 18, 2011 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PUCDK001717-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 17, 2010 | Dec 11, 2010 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PUCDK001717-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 17, 2010 | Dec 11, 2010 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PUCDK001717-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2010 | Oct 17, 2010 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PUCDK001717-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2010 | Oct 17, 2010 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PUCDK001717-00 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2010 | Aug 13, 2010 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PUCDK001717-00 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2010 | Aug 13, 2010 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 251837 | REPLACED | May 1, 2008 | May 1, 2010 |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 251837 | NAME CHANGED | May 1, 2008 | Jun 14, 2010 |
| PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | N100108618 | REPLACED | May 21, 2001 | May 1, 2008 |
| PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | N100108618 | REPLACED | May 21, 2001 | May 1, 2010 |
| PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | N100108618 | NAME CHANGED | May 21, 2001 | Jun 14, 2010 |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CBR578403 | REPLACED | Jun 21, 1998 | May 21, 2001 |
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AC 330 21 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 1998 | May 21, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 5000118066 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2023 | Jul 13, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 5000118066 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY | GP8289479 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | COLONY INSURANCE COMPANY | GP8260478-0 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PHENIX MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 4400015680 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07390802 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07390801 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2014 | May 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07390801 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2013 | Nov 26, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07390801 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2013 | Oct 21, 2013 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PUCDK001717-02 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2013 | May 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PUCDK001717-02 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2013 | Apr 5, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PUCDK001717-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2013 | Feb 28, 2013 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PUCDK001717-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2012 | May 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PUCDK001717-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 29, 2012 | Feb 29, 2012 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PUCDK001717-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2012 | Jan 10, 2012 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PUCDK001717-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2011 | Aug 25, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PUCDK001717-00 | CARGO | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PUCDK001717-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PUCDK001717-00 | CARGO | Jan 18, 2011 | Jan 18, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PUCDK001717-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2011 | Jan 18, 2011 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PUCDK001717-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2010 | Dec 11, 2010 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PUCDK001717-00 | CARGO | Dec 11, 2010 | Dec 11, 2010 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PUCDK001717-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 17, 2010 | Oct 17, 2010 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PUCDK001717-00 | CARGO | Oct 17, 2010 | Oct 17, 2010 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PUCDK001717-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2010 | Aug 13, 2010 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PUCDK001717-00 | CARGO | Aug 13, 2010 | Aug 13, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. | N100108618 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2010 | Jun 14, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 251837 | CARGO | Jun 14, 2010 | Jun 14, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 251837 | CARGO | May 1, 2010 | May 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. | N100108618 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2010 | May 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. | N100108618 | CARGO | May 1, 2008 | May 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | AC 330 21 | BIPD/Primary | May 21, 2001 | May 21, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CBR578403 | CARGO | May 21, 2001 | May 21, 2001 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-351520 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-351520 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-351520 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (18 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC351520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2023 |
| MC351520 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 16, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC351520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2019 |
| MC351520 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 9, 2018 | REVOKED | May 11, 2020 |
| MC351520 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 12, 2017 | REVOKED | Jan 31, 2018 |
| MC351520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2014 |
| MC351520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 17, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 3, 2013 |
| MC351520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2012 |
| MC351520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2012 |
| MC351520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2012 |
| MC351520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2011 |
| MC351520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2011 |
| MC351520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2011 |
| MC351520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2010 |
| MC351520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2010 |
| MC351520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2010 |
| MC351520 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 10, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 7, 2010 |
| MC351520 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 8, 1999 | REVOKED | Jun 17, 2015 |
Out-of-Service Orders (3)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2019 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Jan 30, 2018 | Unsatisfactory = Unfit | ACTIVE | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Mar 18, 2002 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | Mar 19, 2002 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (10 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2026 | 86775682 | H-ATTLEBORO | MA | Level 3 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLS2, 391.41B10-MC | Yes |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 83070328 | WINDHAM SCALES SOUTHBOUND | NH | Level 3 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEWG2, 383.23A2-LCDLNP | Yes |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 82802641 | H-CANTON | MA | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.16(a), 392.2 | No |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 82116405 | WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUND | NH | Level 3 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 25, 2024 | 81206817 | WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUND | NH | Level 2 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 393.95(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2009 | RI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 41 events