DONALD R HATFIELD
23-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Rockport, IN. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1397629
- MC
- MC530929
- Based
- Rockport, IN
- Contact
- 8125491248 · dctransin@gmail.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, and other: auto lifts, DONALD R HATFIELD operates as a small-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator from Rockport, IN. 23 power units, 19 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC530929 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 20 owned tractors, 19 owned trailers, 3 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 2,785 motor carriers operating 23 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | 15.23 | 72.2% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 9 | 5.59 | 161.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.02 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 37.12 | 45.8% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.47 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 23-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Hours-of-Service.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1397629: 33 inspections across 9 states. Most recent inspection: Feb 9, 2026 in KY.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 13 |
| Hours-of-Service | 7 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 |
| Total violations | 37 (8 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes . Most recent: Sep 4, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a small fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, and other: auto lifts on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 2,785 peer carriers operating 23 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 20 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 37 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 23 power units on file.
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