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Fatboy Trucking

Unclaimed
Interstate
(13 reviews) 4.5 out of 5
Aurora, IL 60504
USDOT
3331684
Docket
MC1061819

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Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
8.5
Communication
8.3
Timeliness
9.4

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
11
On Time Delivery
10
Strong Dispatcher Communication
10
Consistent Tracking
7
Easy to Work With
7
Strong Driver Communication
4
Friendly
4
Good Delivery Condition
4
Knowledgeable
3
Easy to Onboard
2
Clean Equipment
1

Negative Flags

Poor Driver Communication
2
Intermittent Tracking
1
Poor Dispatcher Communication
1
Unresponsive
1

Overview

Fatboy Trucking is an active interstate freight carrier based out of Aurora, Illinois. Fatboy Trucking has been authorized to operate under MC1061819 and USDOT 3331684.

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 60 60 0
Leased 0 0 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Commodities Dry Bulk

Truck Types

  • Dry Van

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
9,500,000 (2023)
Electronic Tracking
69% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by Fatboy Trucking

Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 09/27/2019 (4 years, 7 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 23 7 10 3.48 30%
Unsafe Driving 19 4 0 1.55 22.4%
Hours of Service Compliance 6 2 1 0.31 16.7%
Driver Fitness 2 0 0 0.04 3.9%
Controlled Substances 2 0 2 0.13 20.3%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 1 2 1 4
Crash Reports 1 2 1 4

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 77 2 2.6% 6.67%
Vehicle 39 8 20.51% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Ace Property And Casualty Insurance Company
Policy limit
$750,000
Policy number
H08477905
Effective date
02/28/2022
Address
436 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, US, 19106
Phone
+1-800-433-0385

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Verified Broker from Indiana

July 10, 2023

“Nice carrier ”

Timeliness
9/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Communication
8/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable
What went poorly?
  • Intermittent Tracking
  • Poor Driver Communication

They where good just be checking on the tracking and communication with the driver and dispatcher overall not a bad carrier they often deliver on time.


Lanes
McKenzie, TN to Oxford, ME
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

June 27, 2023

“Full Truckload from Mount Vernon, IN to Devens, MA”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Communication
8/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Easy to Work With

They ran multiple loads for us and were on time for their appointments. They tracked consistently and the dispatch gave us regular updates. Whenever we reached out for something they responded in a timely manner, it was easy working with them.


Lanes
Mount Vernon, IN to Devens, MA
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
RC

Raphael C

June 23, 2023

“Reliable Carrier”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Friendly
  • Easy to Work With

It was a pleasure to work with this carrier on this load. The communication from the dispatcher was solid. We received the necessary updates. The driver provided excellent tracking from start to finish. Looking forward to working with them again.


Lanes
Texarkana, AR to Lowell, MA
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
OH

Verified Broker from Ohio

May 31, 2023

“Overall great carrier, with a few minor issues ”

Timeliness
9/10
Cleanliness
9/10
Communication
8/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Good Delivery Condition

Fatboy is overall a great carrier, with a few minor issues. We did have issues with this team dropping too many trailers for a trailer pool and had to be taken off due to the issues it created. One off runs, they do great on.


Lanes
York, PA to Raymond, NH
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
IN

Verified Broker from Indiana

May 29, 2023

“nice carrier ”

Timeliness
8/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Communication
8/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Easy to Work With
  • Easy to Onboard
  • Good Delivery Condition
  • Knowledgeable

great carrier they delivered on time and where always responsive great carrier overall.


Lanes
McKenzie, TN to Oxford, ME
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional