JOHN W DANFORTH COMPANY
AUTHORIZEDDBA: DANFORTH
USDOT
1172573
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
117
Total Drivers
95
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
JOHN W DANFORTH COMPANY is a large interstate motor carrier based in TONAWANDA, New York, operating 117 power units with 95 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 18.9% runs above the national average of 5.51%. No crashes on file. FMCSA records show 37 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in New York is 13.7% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 25.6% across 123,054 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
37
Total
57%
Driver %
Insurance on file
No insurance records on file with FMCSA.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is JOHN W DANFORTH COMPANY authorized to operate?
Yes. JOHN W DANFORTH COMPANY (USDOT #1172573) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is JOHN W DANFORTH COMPANY's safety record?
JOHN W DANFORTH COMPANY has 37 inspections on file and no crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does JOHN W DANFORTH COMPANY operate?
JOHN W DANFORTH COMPANY operates 117 power units with 95 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does JOHN W DANFORTH COMPANY transport hazardous materials?
No. JOHN W DANFORTH COMPANY does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is JOHN W DANFORTH COMPANY located?
JOHN W DANFORTH COMPANY is based in TONAWANDA, New York at 300 COLVIN WOODS PARKWAY, 14150. Phone: (716) 832-1940.
What are JOHN W DANFORTH COMPANY's out-of-service rates?
JOHN W DANFORTH COMPANY's driver out-of-service rate is 18.9%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Higher than average, which could point to driver compliance issues. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 7.1% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.