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Carrier profile · USDOT 431078 · MC-264337 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Donnie Dean Heaton Jr
DBA HEATON TRANSPORTATION CO
4 power unitsavg 10.3 yrLocal · 1 statesMERRILL, OR85/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-264337 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.3Avg age (yr)
1998–2023 · vPIC
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 36 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1990.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 12 inspections.
USDOT registration3535 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo11.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.3 yr
Model years 1998–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityFlagged
35 yr unchanged
Linked to a previously revoked authority — verify before tendering.
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Verification summary
DONNIE DEAN HEATON JR (USDOT 431078) has a Vektor safety score of 85/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY effective Mar 13, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 10 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 4 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 5, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 29, 2017 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DONNIE DEAN HEATON JR's USDOT number?
DONNIE DEAN HEATON JR's USDOT number is 431078, and its motor carrier number is MC-264337.
Is DONNIE DEAN HEATON JR authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, DONNIE DEAN HEATON JR is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DONNIE DEAN HEATON JR's safety record?
DONNIE DEAN HEATON JR has a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 12 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 85/100 (tier: review).
How big is DONNIE DEAN HEATON JR's fleet?
DONNIE DEAN HEATON JR operates 4 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DONNIE DEAN HEATON JR based?
DONNIE DEAN HEATON JR is based in MERRILL, OR, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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