Cit Signature Transportation Safety Record
DOT# 746649 · Ames, IA 50010-6441 · 5152330286
Legal name: C I T Charters INC
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 08/27/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Cit Signature Transportation (DOT# 746649) in Ames, Iowa has 14 inspections on record with 8 violations and a 7.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 8 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 14 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 08/19/2025 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 08/19/2025 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 08/19/2025 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 08/17/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 08/16/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 06/13/2025 | US | 0 | 0 |
| 06/12/2025 | US | 0 | 0 |
| 06/12/2025 | US | 0 | 0 |
| 06/12/2025 | US | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-NOV-25 | IA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10-MAR-25 | OK | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | National Interstate Insurance Company | $5,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.