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DON FITZGERALD is a individual based in MANSON, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 802595. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 8 drivers, with 3 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
DON FITZGERALD is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 8 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Manson, IA. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. Operating authority is active for common.
No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 3 in the prior 24-month window.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet); 8 drivers.
Compliance & contact
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 143,701 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Wilson | 2 | |
| Ford | 1 | |
| Temco | 1 |
Recent Inspections (3 rows) View all 3 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80448367 | Dec 17, 2023 | IA | 1 | ia-16---i380-sb-mm-53-brandon |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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11 | 393.43(d), 392.2, 396.17(c) | Yes |
| 79884811 | Oct 10, 2023 | IA | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.82(a)(1) | No |
| 79005854 | Jun 27, 2023 | TN | 1 | GILES COUNTY SCALES |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.47(a), 393.75(a)(4) | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2020 | MC1121853-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (1 row)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY | 0001054228 | 91X | Aug 6, 2020 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 13, 2020
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILES COUNTY SCALES | TN | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1121853
Common · ACTIVE · MC
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WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
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How to verify DON FITZGERALD
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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About FMCSA carrier records
Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.
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