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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 231889· MC156354· CARRIER· EIN 16-1166339
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FICEL TRANSPORT INC

310 LAKE AVENUE, BLASDELL, NY, 14219-1508(716) 828-0745j.dotterweich@ficel.comJOSEPH DOTTERWEICH
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
National Interstate Insurance Company
Vehicle OOS
19.4%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
5
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
90
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
5 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Broker payment signals

Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.

Proceed with checks
Broker bond
Bond on file
BMC-84 surety · Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company
Cancellation filed
None
bond since 01/15/2018
Authority
Active
9 past revocations
Registered
43 yrs
since 05/27/1983
  • Authority revoked 9 times historically (reinstated) — a pattern worth noting.
  • Bond has changed hands 8 times across 6 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.

These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.

Authority & insurance

MC156354

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Active
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$750K required
Cargo
On file
not required
Bond / surety
On file
required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 08/01/2019
National Interstate Insurance Company· policy WPP 8200078-00
ENDED 08/01/2019Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 08/01/2019
National Interstate Insurance Company· policy WPP 8200078-00
ON FILECargo — BMC-34$5K coverageeff 08/01/2004
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.· policy MZI97244100
ENDED 08/01/2004Cargo — BMC-34$5K coverageeff 08/01/2004
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.· policy MZI97244100
ON FILEProperty broker surety — BMC-84$75K coverageeff 01/15/2018
Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company· policy 800036069
ENDED 01/15/2018Property broker surety — BMC-84$75K coverageeff 01/15/2018
Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company· policy 800036069
Authority history (15) ▾
04/29/2021BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
04/29/2021COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)
05/29/2018COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/30/2018)
05/29/2018CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/30/2018)
08/13/2004COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/25/2004)
08/13/2004CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/25/2004)
06/26/1998PROPERTY BROKERREINSTATED
12/21/1994COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/01/1995)
12/21/1994CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/01/1995)
01/17/1984MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
08/05/1982MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
07/06/1982MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
03/01/1982PROPERTY BROKERGRANTED→ REVOKED (06/16/1998)
03/01/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history14 insurers on record
Filing timeline (23) ▾
  1. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/22/2018 → 09/04/2019
  2. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/22/2018 → 08/01/2019
  3. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/01/2004 → 06/22/2018
  4. WESTERN SURETY CO.$750KReplaced
    SURETY · eff 10/01/2013 → 01/15/2018
  5. WESTERN SURETY CO.$750KReplaced
    SURETY · eff 01/15/2005 → 10/01/2013
  6. CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.$750KReplaced
    SURETY · eff 01/15/2002 → 01/15/2005
  7. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 08/01/2000 → 09/16/2004
  8. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/01/2001 → 09/09/2004
  9. FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/01/2001 → 08/01/2004
  10. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 08/01/2000 → 08/01/2004
  11. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/01/2000 → 03/06/2003
  12. TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY$750KReplaced
    SURETY · eff 01/03/1998 → 01/15/2002
  13. UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/1999 → 09/03/2000
  14. UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/1999 → 08/01/2000
  15. TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 08/01/1997 → 08/01/2000

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle36 inspections · 19.4% OOS · National 22%
Driver59 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

59 inspections · 46 violations (5 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.

59
Inspections
46
Violations
5
OOS violations
8
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

10
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 4 states

  • MI23
  • NY5
  • OH1
  • IN1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in Genesee County, NY

Medium impact

12 of 37 violations in the last 12 months (32%) came from inspections in Genesee County, NY. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Genesee County, NY to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 12% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing13 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless7 viol37%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× · 21%
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× · 5%
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 5%
Phone / texting1 viol31%
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× · 31%
Speeding3 viol22%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 12%
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 10%
Seat belt1 viol7%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 7%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 9 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 18% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing3 violations (24 mo)
Log / ELD device2 viol88%
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t1× · 75%
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr1× · 13%
False log / RODS1 viol13%
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a1× · 13%
What to do
  • Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected estimatecould improve up to 9 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 25% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing30 violations · 21 OOS (24 mo)
Tires11 OOS12 viol55%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS9× · 48%
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit2× · 4%
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× · 2%
Suspension / axle4 OOS4 viol20%
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension2× · 10%
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift2× · 10%
Brakes3 OOS5 viol10%
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× · 3%
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× · 3%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 2%
Lighting / lamps3 OOS5 viol8%
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 2%
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)2× · 2%
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× · 2%
What to do
  • Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 17 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▲ Trending worse
5
Inspections
5
Violations
0
Out-of-service
0
Clean
Where the violations are
Unsafe Driving 40%Other 40%Vehicle Maintenance 20%
Focus here first
1Unsafe Driving
2 violations · 40% of recent
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
2Other
2 violations · 40% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLEWA3State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
  • 392.2-SLLEWA1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
Do this
  • Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
  • Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
3Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation · 20% of recent
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting
Do this
  • Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
  • Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

85
Inspections
118
Violations
15
Out-of-service
313
CSA points
91
Crashes
6
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

103 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

65 trailer 38 truck
2022 KENWORTH T880seen 6×
1XKZD49X0NJ126061· 21295PF NY
2019 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Incseen 5×
1RNF28A32KR048915· B913675 ME
2014 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Incseen 4×
1RNF28A49ER030621· B492598 ME
2014 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Incseen 4×
1RNF28A38ER030620· B492599 ME
2020 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Incseen 4×
1RNF28A48LR054101· B982786 ME
2020 KENWORTH T880seen 3×
1XKZD49X8LJ379061· 28256PF NY
2017 KENWORTH T880seen 3×
1XKZD49X0HJ159422· 56325PC NY
2007 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Incseen 3×
1RNF28A457R018825· A996328 ME
2007 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Incseen 3×
1RNF28A387R018826· A996329 ME
2019 KENWORTH T880seen 3×
1XKZD49X8KJ289150· 50399PC NY
2024 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1XKZD49XXRJ238565· 34200PF NY
2024 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Incseen 2×
1RNF28A45RR068241· C404948 ME
2024 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Incseen 2×
1RNF28A34RR068240· C404947 ME
2023 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1XKZD49XXPJ217342· 26150PF NY
2022 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1XKZD49X1NJ126067· 21863PF NY
2020 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1XKZD49X4LJ379056· 50398PC NY
2007 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Incseen 2×
1RNF48A267R019684· B951430 ME
2007 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Incseen 2×
1RNF28A417R018823· A996326 ME
2007 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Incseen 2×
1RNF28A347R018824· A996327 ME
2016 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1XKZD49X6GJ100969· 16234PF NY
2023 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1XKZD49X1PJ217343· 26151PF NY
2019 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Incseen 2×
1RNF28A45KR048920· B914187 ME
2019 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Incseen 2×
1RNF28A3XKR048919· B914188 ME
2025 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Incseen 2×
1RNF28A45SR068245· C419700 ME
2025 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Incseen 2×
1RNF28A34SR068244· C419699 ME
2020 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1XKZD49X6LJ379060· 78575PC NY
2025 KENWORTH W990seen 2×
1XK1D49X1SJ185340· 48590PF NY
2020 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1XKZD49XXLJ379062· 79293PC NY
2016 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Incseen 2×
1RNF28A34GR039480· B647227 ME
2023 KENWORTH T880seen 2×
1XKZD49XXPJ238563· 30824PF NY

+ 73 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

5

Tow-away

5

Injury

0

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
68
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
62
62 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
4.1M mi
reported 2026
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi62 drivers
Company officer
JOSEPH DOTTERWEICH
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
1983-05-27
Last MCS-150 update
2026-06-12
Census status
Active

Fleet: 68 trucks · 68 owned tractors · 132 owned trailers.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Data change history

Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.

Activity history

46 events
  1. 06/12/2026MCS-150 update filed

    4.1M mi reported (2026)

  2. 04/29/2021BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)

  3. 04/29/2021CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)

  4. 04/29/2021COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/08/2021)

  5. 09/04/2019Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WF003064

  6. 08/01/2019Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WPP 8200078-00

  7. 08/01/2019Insurance ended — National Interstate Insurance Company

    policy WPP 8200078-00

  8. 08/01/2019Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WF003064

  9. 06/22/2018Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TF346417

  10. 05/29/2018COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/30/2018)

  11. 05/29/2018CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/30/2018)

  12. 01/15/2018Insurance filed — Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company

    Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 800036069

  13. 01/15/2018Insurance ended — Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company

    policy 800036069

  14. 01/15/2018Insurance replaced — WESTERN SURETY CO.

    SURETY · policy 929204368

  15. 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — WESTERN SURETY CO.

    SURETY · policy 929204368

  16. 01/15/2005Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.

    SURETY · policy 929204368

  17. 09/16/2004Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy TF269696

  18. 09/09/2004Insurance cancelled — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MZI97241771-SYR

  19. 08/13/2004COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/25/2004)

  20. 08/13/2004CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/25/2004)

  21. 08/01/2004Insurance filed — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MZI97244100

  22. 08/01/2004Insurance ended — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    policy MZI97244100

  23. 08/01/2004Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MZI97241771-SYR

  24. 08/01/2004Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy TF269696

  25. 03/06/2003Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TF269696

  26. 01/15/2002Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY

    SURETY · policy 45S103046346BCM

  27. 09/03/2000Insurance cancelled — UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy BAC 3060713

  28. 08/01/2000Insurance replaced — UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy BAC 3060713

  29. 08/01/2000Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA

    CARGO · policy QT660530K0523TIL97

  30. 03/20/2000Insurance cancelled — NORTH STAR REINSURANCE CORPORATION

    BIPD/Excess · policy NSU47255

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Non-ratable review
Rated
2011-03-02
Last review
2021-10-29
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-06-12
Reported mileage
4,100,000 mi (2026)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 24, 2026, 11:14 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.