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DON FITZGERALD
DBA: Fitzgerald Welding & Repair
Manson, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 802595 · MC 1121853
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1121853 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Western National Assurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1121853
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 0001054228
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
802595
MC Number
MC-1121853
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 26, 1999
Authority Granted
August 13, 2020
Annual Mileage
200,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Manson, IA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2023
Where This Carrier Operates
Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2023 | 000P12Q6VT | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON, IA | I | 11 | 1 | FITZGERALD WELDING AND REPAIR | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD TEMCO |
1FTFW1ET6BFC75874 7KNP61868LM000486 |
IA 0194U IA HT4995 |
| 393.43D | OOSNo or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 391.41A | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2IN | State Insurance Violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| October 10, 2023 | 000TT4PGJ6 | US HWY 18 CLERMONT, IA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WILX |
1FUJBBCG44LM59872 4WW5482A7D6620408 |
IA FJ2340 IA JX8923 |
| 392.82A1 | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Phone Call | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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