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THE GOD FATHER TRANSPORT CORP
Clewiston, FL
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
83.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2515422 · MC 84977
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 2018
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-84977 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
83.3% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
83.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 3 yrs, 1 mo since reinstatement on August 31, 2023; first granted June 1, 2018 (8 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on June 10, 2019 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active; 2 past orders on record
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 90.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 20.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC084977
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT1060271371
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2515422
MC Number
MC-84977
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 26, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 13, 2014
Authority First Granted
June 1, 2018
Authority Reinstated
August 31, 2023
Annual Mileage
20,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Clewiston, FL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesFresh ProduceCoal/CokeRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeatGarbage/RefuseWater/WellOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
26
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance84
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate90.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (69.3pp higher)
83.3% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
99th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
10 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX4
LA2
AL1
FL1
GA1
IL1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Dry Van
6
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDSEB4WL952657 | 5 | 4 |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25317U022849 | 5 | 4 |
| 2004 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK84DM87828 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539GU594106 | 2 | 2 |
| 2028 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321WS159936 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK44LM12260 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG5BSBA9757 | 1 | 1 |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYBS25316U940602 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534CM314814 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538CU276827 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXLJ340774 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FUYDSEB8VA794991 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD52ESFZ0053 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C34T131225 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2026 | 1308000336 | VALDOSTA GA | II | 6 | 2 | GALA ROSES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK84DM87828 1UYVS2539GU594106 |
FL DFO8KL MN STB8616 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45C-BSG | Air Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSAD | Air Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 15, 2026 | 2658000629 | PUNTA GORDA FL | III | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK84DM87828 1UYVS2539GU594106 |
FL DF08KL MN STB8616 |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| April 30, 2026 | LARGS01694 | EGAN LA | I | 13 | 5 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUYDSEB4WL952657 1UYVS25317U022849 |
FL DF00JL FL 9762CW |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| April 9, 2026 | V262308160 | US77 RIVIERA SCALE, TX | II | 10 | 4 | GARCIA FRESH VEGETABLES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLBG5BSBA9757 1UYVS2534CM314814 |
FL DF02KJ FL QB18WM |
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45PC | OOSBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45A-AJS | OOSAir Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.207A | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.45A-AJS | Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 5, 2026 | 4182870497 | I-57, IL | III | 1 | — | MISSION CHICAGO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUYDSEB4WL952657 1UYVS25317U022849 |
FL DF00JL FL 9762CW |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 1, 2026 | 1856001181 | ATTALLA AL | II | 11 | 2 | FREUDENBURG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUYDSEB4WL952657 1UYVS25317U022849 |
FL DF00JL FL 9762CW |
| 393.205A-WRBH | OOSWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.67C7V-F | Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| February 5, 2026 | V262222283 | 789M IH10 WB, TX | II | 5 | — | ALLIANZ | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK44LM12260 1DW1A5321WS159936 |
FL DG20AG FL 0071CX |
| 393.209E | Power steering violations | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.8F10 | Driver failed to record days off duty | |||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| February 5, 2026 | V262202560 | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE, TX | II | 2 | 2 | THE GOD FATHER TRANSPORT CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTIL |
1XKYD49XXLJ340774 1UYBS25316U940602 |
FL DG41BE FL QB92VC |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| December 12, 2025 | 0396001368 | LUGOFF SC | I | 16 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUYDSEB4WL952657 1UYVS25317U022849 |
FL DF00JL FL 9762CW |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| November 25, 2025 | LAPXS01294 | BREAUX BRIDGE LA | II | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUYDSEB4WL952657 1UYVS25317U022849 |
FL DF00JL FL 9762CW |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| GALA ROSES | 1 | September 16, 2026 |
| GARCIA FRESH VEGETABLES | 1 | April 9, 2026 |
| MISSION CHICAGO | 1 | March 5, 2026 |
| FREUDENBURG | 1 | March 1, 2026 |
| ALLIANZ | 1 | February 5, 2026 |
| QUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS | 1 | November 8, 2025 |
| MARBRAN S,A DE C.V | 1 | May 5, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 29, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 29, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 31, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 10, 2023 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| January 18, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 14, 2022 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 23, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 29, 2018 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| June 6, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
| October 12, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
| September 24, 2018 | COMMON | On Record |
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