C I T CHARTERS INC

AUTHORIZED

DBA: CIT SIGNATURE TRANSPORTATION

1501 EAST LINCOLN WAY, AMES, IA, 50010-6441|(515) 233-0286

USDOT

746649

MC Number

377698

Fleet Size

18

Total Drivers

30

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 9, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

C I T CHARTERS INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in AMES, Iowa, operating 18 power units with 30 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 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 2 crashes on file (1 fatal). FMCSA records show 17 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl 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.

Driver OOS rate0.0%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate6.7%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Iowa is 7.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.5% across 26,389 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire, Private (Passenger Business)
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

17

Total

44%

Driver %

Driver Inspections12
Vehicle Inspections15
Driver OOS Rate0.0%
Vehicle OOS Rate6.7%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jul 1, 2007

$5,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

Crash history

2

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes1
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes2

Frequently asked questions

Is C I T CHARTERS INC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for C I T CHARTERS INC (USDOT #746649) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is C I T CHARTERS INC's safety record?

C I T CHARTERS INC has 17 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 2 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does C I T CHARTERS INC operate?

C I T CHARTERS INC operates 18 power units with 30 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.

Does C I T CHARTERS INC transport hazardous materials?

No. C I T CHARTERS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is C I T CHARTERS INC located?

C I T CHARTERS INC is based in AMES, Iowa at 1501 EAST LINCOLN WAY, 50010-6441. Phone: (515) 233-0286.

What are C I T CHARTERS INC's out-of-service rates?

C I T CHARTERS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 6.7%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.