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Carrier profile · USDOT 746649 · MC377698 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Cit Charters Inc

DBA Cit Signature Transportation · Ames, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1998
Authority active$5M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedPassengers
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (515) 233-0286
18
Power units
30
Drivers
17
Inspections · 24 mo
3
Crashes · 24 mo
550K
Annual miles
28 yr
Registered
90
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. 1 fatal crash in 24 months.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
6.7%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 15 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 12 inspections
Crashes
3
1 fatal1 injury3 tow-away
Crash rate 2.73 per 1M mi
Total inspections
17
Driver inspections
12
Vehicle inspections
15
People injured
8
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2025)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC377698
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Passengers)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$5,000,000
$5M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jul 1, 2007Liability (BIPD) · National Interstate Insurance Company · $5,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
18
Power units
0
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
30
Drivers
30
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyPrivate Passenger, BusinessPrivate Passenger, Non-BusinessAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Passengers
Annual mileage
550,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
746649
MC / docket
MC-377698
Legal name
Cit Charters Inc
DBA
Cit Signature Transportation
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 6, 1998
Last MCS-150
Oct 2, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
30 (30)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Cit Charters Inc's USDOT number?

Cit Charters Inc's USDOT number is 746649 and its docket number is MC377698.

Is Cit Charters Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Cit Charters Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 17 roadside inspections, a 6.7% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 3 reportable crashes (1 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Cit Charters Inc's fleet?

18 power units and 30 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 2, 2025.

What insurance does Cit Charters Inc carry?

$5,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with National Interstate Insurance Company.

Where is Cit Charters Inc located?

Cit Charters Inc is located at 2701 Ford Street, Ames, IA, 50010. Phone: (515) 233-0286.

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