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Carrier profile · USDOT 1454764 · MC1814455 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Donald Hoffman

DBA Hoffman Communications · Shannon City, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2006
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (515) 681-8151
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1
Annual miles
20 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
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Authority revocation pending: FMCSA has started revoking this authority, usually for lapsed insurance. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1814455
Revocation pending
Yes
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Apr 23, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Northern Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. Jun 2, 2026Liability policy cancellation effective

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
Annual mileage
1 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1454764
MC / docket
MC-1814455
Legal name
Donald Hoffman
DBA
Hoffman Communications
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 23, 2006
Last MCS-150
Apr 28, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (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.
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 Donald Hoffman's USDOT number?

Donald Hoffman's USDOT number is 1454764 and its docket number is MC1814455.

Is Donald Hoffman authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority, but a revocation is pending.

What is Donald Hoffman's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Donald Hoffman's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 28, 2026.

What insurance does Donald Hoffman carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Northern Insurance Company.

Where is Donald Hoffman located?

Donald Hoffman is located at 300 1st St, Shannon City, IA, 50861. Phone: (515) 681-8151.

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