Wj Donovan Group INC
Franklin, MA
DBA: DONOVAN LOGISTICS
Profile data updated Jul 17, 2024 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
37
Power Units
39
Drivers
FMCSA since 2016 (9 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
WJ DONOVAN GROUP INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since July 2016. Based in Franklin, MA, they operate a fleet of 37 power units. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Dry Van and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Wj Donovan Group INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| Tractors | 5 | 23 | 0 | 28 |
| Trailers | 31 | 5 | 0 | 36 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Wj Donovan Group INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,000,000 miles (2023)
Driver Information
39
Total Drivers
34
Interstate Drivers
5
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by WJ DONOVAN GROUP INC
24 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 27, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, International, Kenworth. Equipment breakdown: 11 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 7 TRUCK TRACTOR, 6 SEMI-TRAILER. Zero out-of-service results in the inspection window. Either a small inspection sample or genuinely clean equipment and driver compliance. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 11 | 46% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 29% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 25% |
Vehicle makes (9 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 10 | 42% |
| International | 3 | 13% |
| Kenworth | 3 | 13% |
| Kentucky | 3 | 13% |
| Strick Commercial Trailer | 1 | 4% |
| Internatio | 1 | 4% |
| Strick Com | 1 | 4% |
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 4% |
| Kent | 1 | 4% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 24 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V21495 | MA | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| BA87697 | CT | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 80067A | CT | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| BA87684 | CT | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| 08KR7L | MO | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 10B452 | MO | STRICK COM SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| BX46153 | CT | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| 72KR1G | MO | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| 06B248 | MO | STRICK COM SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| BA87289 | CT | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| BA85723 | CT | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| BT79832 | CT | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2025 |
| C608CT | GA | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 19B277 | MO | KENTUCKY SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| V21496 | MA | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Feb 2025 |
| 2885367 | IN | IHC STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| 54KS1U | MO | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Nov 2024 |
| 05A716 | MO | KENT SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Nov 2024 |
| V55232 | MA | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Nov 2024 |
| BA87670 | CT | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2024 |
Plate registrations span 5 states: MO (11) · CT (8) · MA (3) · GA (1) · IN (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 24)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Excellent
Clean safety record
O Trucking Safety Grade
27
Inspections
24 months
10
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-21.7%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2026 | CT | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/27/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/21/2026 | MA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/07/2026 | VT | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/20/2026 | NH | Driver Only | 3 | ✓ |
| 02/03/2026 | VT | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/29/2025 | WA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/09/2025 | ME | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/25/2025 | NY | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/20/2025 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/08/2025 | CT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/16/2025 | ME | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/27/2025 | CT | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/14/2025 | US | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/07/2025 | VT | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 27 inspections.
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Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Self-Insured / N/A
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond
Self-Insured / N/A
LEXINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | MMA 4128400-00 | $1 Million | 10/01/2024 |
| Cargo | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | 34 | CGV 4128400-00 | Self-Insured / N/A | 10/01/2023 |
| Bond / Surety | LEXINGTON NATIONAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | 84 | L266075-2113 | Self-Insured / N/A | 12/01/2024 |
View Insurance History (9 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 106643414 | 12/01/2016 | 12/01/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRT 4128400-05 | 08/09/2016 | 10/29/2021 | TERM/CANCL | |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 053404117 | 10/01/2021 | 10/26/2023 | TERM/CANCL | |
| MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MPP1028849 | 10/01/2022 | 10/07/2023 | TERM/CANCL | |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV 4128400-00 | 10/01/2023 | 10/01/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MPP1028849 | 10/01/2022 | 10/01/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 053404117 | 10/01/2021 | 10/01/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1934621 | 10/01/2021 | 10/01/2022 | TERM/REPL | |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRT 4128400-05 | 08/09/2016 | 10/01/2021 | TERM/REPL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does WJ DONOVAN GROUP INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, WJ DONOVAN GROUP INC is inferred to operate: Dry Van and Box Truck.
Is WJ DONOVAN GROUP INC's authority currently active?
WJ DONOVAN GROUP INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has WJ DONOVAN GROUP INC been in business?
WJ DONOVAN GROUP INC has been registered with the FMCSA since July 2016, making their authority approximately 9 years, 11 months old.
Where is WJ DONOVAN GROUP INC located?
WJ DONOVAN GROUP INC is physically located at 20 LIBERTY WAY SUITE D, FRANKLIN, MA 02038.
Roadside Inspection History 27 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
WJ DONOVAN GROUP INC has been inspected 27 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CT, MA, NH. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 390.21TE2IV-D — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | CT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-27 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-21 | MA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-07 | VT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-20 | NH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2026-02-03 | VT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-12-29 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-09 | ME | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-25 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-20 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-08 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-16 | ME | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-27 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-14 | US | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-07 | VT | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-14 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-02-25 | NH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-16 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2024-12-29 | MA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-11-27 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2024-11-12 | MA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-11-05 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-11-04 | MD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-31 | MA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-09 | NH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 9 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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