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Carrier profile · USDOT 1962936 · MC968790 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Don Lance

DBA Dons Towing and Recovery · Vestaburg, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2009
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMobile HomesGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (989) 620-6265
2
Power units
3
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
86K
Annual miles
17 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC968790
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Sep 13, 2022Liability (BIPD) · Grange Insurance Company of Michigan · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMobile HomesGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Annual mileage
86,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1962936
MC / docket
MC-968790
Legal name
Don Lance
DBA
Dons Towing and Recovery
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 4, 2009
Last MCS-150
Aug 7, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (1)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (989) 620-6265
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Don Lance's USDOT number?

Don Lance's USDOT number is 1962936 and its docket number is MC968790.

Is Don Lance authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Don Lance's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Don Lance's fleet?

2 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 7, 2025.

What insurance does Don Lance carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Grange Insurance Company of Michigan.

Where is Don Lance located?

Don Lance is located at 8393 N Vickeryville Rd, Vestaburg, MI, 48891. Phone: (989) 620-6265.

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