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Carrier Profile · DOT 657828

Auto Nation

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateClearwater, FL 33764
Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Auto Nation has a fleet of 74 power units and 60 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 33 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameAuto Nation
DBA
DOT #657828
MC #
CityClearwater
StateFlorida
ZIP33764
Authority age29.7y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed05/21/2025
Company officerShawn Laferty
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
74
Power units
Drivers
60
Total drivers
Inspections
33
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
Better than national avg (22.26%)

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Location

15005 U S 19 N, Clearwater, FL, 33764

15005 U S 19 N, CLEARWATER, FL, 33764Open in Maps →

Inspection history

33 total inspections. OOS rate: 0.0%. Showing last 5.

DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOS
1/30/2025FL100
10/29/2025FL300
5/29/2025FL100
7/29/2024FL300
1/29/2026FL100

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

1 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
FL02Y

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Sep 1996
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Auto Nation

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Auto Nation authorized to operate?

Auto Nation's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Auto Nation's safety record?

Auto Nation has 33 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Auto Nation operate?

Auto Nation operates 74 power units with approximately 60 drivers.

Is Auto Nation insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Auto Nation had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Auto Nation as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Auto Nation?

Auto Nation's DOT number is 657828. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Auto Nation Safety Record, DOT 657828. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/657828
MLA
"Auto Nation Safety Record, DOT 657828." Truck Graph, May 29, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/657828
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"Auto Nation Safety Record, DOT 657828." Truck Graph. Last modified May 29, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/657828
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Sarah Chen
Lead Safety Analyst · 12 years freight intelligence
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