HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3694963-don-mario-cargo-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 20:16 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
DON MARIO CARGO EXPRESS INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs New York average 18.5%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (917) 657-5415, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1549805.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 5 · New York avg 18.5%
1 of 5 · New York avg 7.1%
5 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | NY | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Aug 29, 2025 | CT | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 12, 2025 | RI | 1 | 7 | Yes |
| Apr 29, 2025 | NY | 1 | 4 | No |
| Apr 25, 2025 | CT | 1 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The New York average covers 36,520 vehicle and 57,868 driver inspections of all New York-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
17 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 20 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | New York share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 2 | 88.2% | 71.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 5.9% | 7.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 5.9% | 10.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39341BNPB | 2 | 2 |
| Hydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1 1999 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355BB | 2 | 0 |
| Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3969D2FTF | 2 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216BDPASS | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LLPL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 1 | 0 |
| Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab Exhaust Discharge · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39383E | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the New York column is the mix across all New York-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3694963 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1549805 |
| Legal name | DON MARIO CARGO EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 15,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 5, 2021 · 5 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 18, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Household GoodsMachinery, Large ObjectsPaper ProductsOtherFood, Clothes
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about DON MARIO CARGO EXPRESS INC
What does DON MARIO CARGO EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for DON MARIO CARGO EXPRESS INC (MC1549805), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about DON MARIO CARGO EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking DON MARIO CARGO EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3694963. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (917) 657-5415, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1549805, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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