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DONOVAN TRANSPORT INC
Gordonville, PA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 979653 · MC 457547
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 23 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-457547 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
15.4% OOS · 16 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 23 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC457547
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GWP13970B
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy GWP13970B
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
979653
MC Number
MC-457547
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
October 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 25, 2001
Authority Granted
May 16, 2003
Annual Mileage
649,729 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3756 E Newport Road, Gordonville, PA 17529
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Donovan
Officer 2
Cj Donovan
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
15.4% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 39th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
9
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.5pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X72N584360 | 0 | Clean |
| February 3, 2026 | MN | Level I — Full | KENWORTH · 1XKWD49XXYJ860777 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| January 6, 2026 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | 1XP6D29X3ED162049 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| November 19, 2025 | KS | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X0YN520623 | 2 | Passed |
| October 23, 2025 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XKWD49XXYJ860777 | 0 | Clean |
| September 16, 2025 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X0YN520623 | 1 | Passed |
| August 2, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X72N584360 | 1 | Passed |
| July 8, 2025 | CT | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X0YD529831 | 0 | Clean |
| April 7, 2025 | WI | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X0YN520623 | 1 | Passed |
| February 7, 2025 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X0YN520623 | 0 | Clean |
| January 31, 2025 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X72N584360 | 1 | Passed |
| January 23, 2025 | AR | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKAD49X5DJ346503 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 16 inspection records
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2025 | MI | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 2, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | Snow · Dark - Not Lighted · Snow |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA2
TN2
WI2
AR1
AZ1
CA1
and 7 more states
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Flatbed
4
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X0YN520623 | 4 | — |
| Great Dane | — | 1GR1A0821PW519949 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Platforms Aluminum Platform | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1JJG532A1RC447883 | 3 | 2 |
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X72N584360 | 3 | — |
| Gdan | — | 1GR1A082XPW519948 | 2 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 8 ft | 1GRAA0827HW108847 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X5DJ346503 | 2 | — |
| 1986 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X5GJ483218 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49XXYJ860777 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 51 ft | 4U3J05120SL023920 | 2 | — |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X0YD529831 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Peterbilt 362 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP6D29X3ED162049 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J04822ML019855 | 1 | — |
| Xl | — | 4U3J05429EL13709 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MC125315M3200778 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 9, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 16, 2003 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2011 | Cargo | On file |
| March 25, 2011 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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