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DON TRANSPORTATION LLC
Sylacauga, AL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4125929 · MC 1684459
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1684459 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
42.9% OOS · 7 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 14.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1684459
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4125929
MC Number
MC-1684459
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 5, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 1, 2023
Authority Granted
November 22, 2024
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Sylacauga, AL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelIntermodalOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
42.9% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2025 | OR | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MS2
TN2
AL1
GA1
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Norstar Trailers | Hotshot · 40 ft | 50HFG4034R1115066 | 7 | 3 |
| 2015 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRSCL2FG562278 | 4 | 3 |
| 2017 Ram 2500 | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UR5CL1HG502895 | 3 | — |
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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2025 | I5Z1170324 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM NORSTAR TRAILERS |
3C6UR5CL1HG502895 50HFG4034R1115066 |
AL 61ADXTY AK 61ADXTY |
| November 19, 2025 | 1451000914 | DOUGLASVILLE GA | I | 10 | 1 | DON TRANSPORTATION LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM NORSTAR TRAILERS |
3C7WRSCL2FG562278 50HFG4034R1115066 |
AL 61C10MY AL 61ADXTY |
| 393.41-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| November 11, 2025 | I039800947 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | 5 | 3 | ALL METAL ROOFING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM NORSTAR TRAILERS |
3C7WRSCL2FG562278 50HFG4034R1115066 |
AL 61C10MY AL 61ADXTY |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.41-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 10, 2025 | 2032000882 | CHILDERSBURG AL | I | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM NORSTAR TRAILERS |
3C7WRSCL2FG562278 50HFG4034R1115066 |
AL 61C10MY AL 61ADXTY |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 29, 2025 | MC00512051 | I-20 E, MS | I | 5 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM NORSTAR TRAILERS |
3C7WRSCL2FG562278 50HFG4034R1115066 |
AL 61C10MY AL 61ADXTY |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| May 27, 2025 | 7433001064 | STEPHENS CITY VA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM NORSTAR TRAILERS |
3C6UR5CL1HG502895 50HFG4034R1115066 |
AL 61C0U2X AL 61ADXTY |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| April 7, 2025 | 1031012533 | ITTAWAMBA COUNTY, MS | III | 1 | — | WINDYKE COUNTRY CLUB | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM NORSTAR TRAILERS |
3C6UR5CL1HG502895 50HFG4034R1115066 |
AL 610U2X AL 61ADXTY |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALL METAL ROOFING | 1 | November 11, 2025 |
| WINDYKE COUNTRY CLUB | 1 | April 7, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 11, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 22, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
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