DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 1170974 • 3333 SARGENT RD, JACKSON, MI, 49201
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-463108 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 19, 2017 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 83 MS AJ5587 | ON FILE | Mar 17, 2013 | Apr 9, 2020 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | HC2ECAP472M5033TCT11 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2011 | Oct 31, 2017 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 83 | REPLACED | Mar 17, 2013 | Mar 17, 2013 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | HC2ECAP472M5033TCT11 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2011 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D009A00116 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2011 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 83 MS AJ5587 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2010 | Mar 17, 2013 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D009A00100 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D009A00087 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D009A00065 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D009A00050 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D009A00024 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D002A00223 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2004 | Jan 1, 2006 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TC2J-CAP-612K3801-TIL-03 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 1, 2004 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MS CQ3133 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2003 | Jan 1, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 MS AJ5587 | CARGO | Apr 9, 2020 | Apr 9, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | HC2ECAP472M5033TCT11 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2017 | Oct 31, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | HC2ECAP472M5033TCT11 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 MS AJ5587 | CARGO | Mar 17, 2013 | Mar 17, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83 | CARGO | Mar 17, 2013 | Mar 17, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D009A00116 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2011 | Oct 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D009A00100 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2010 | Oct 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | MS CQ3133 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2010 | Jan 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D009A00087 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D009A00065 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D009A00050 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D009A00024 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D002A00223 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2006 | Jan 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | TC2J-CAP-612K3801-TIL-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2004 | Jan 1, 2004 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC463108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2017 |
| MC463108 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 26, 2003 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
36 states • 344 inspections
Violation Summary (58 violations from latest 100 of 344 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (344 inspections)
Showing 50 of 344
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | RALEIGH | DEANA LN | ...MZ3958 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Sep 19, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | POMONA | SR-60 E/B | ...VM7643 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jul 11, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ATLANTA | MONROE DR NE NEAR PIEDMONT CIR NE | ...KY2080 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Nov 29, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | STATE ROUTE 6 AT 2200 THORNTON RD | ...US2785 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Aug 30, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 75 (SR-9) SB | ...KM0994 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jul 5, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PINOLE | 37.993331/-122.301619 | ...VG4298 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| May 2, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELIZABETH CITY | 2ND AVE ** | ...km0987 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jan 9, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SCIO TWP | W I 94 | ...402976 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Nov 30, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONTICELLO | I-72 | ...NL9141 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Nov 29, 2023 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MOUNT OLIVE TWP | US 206 | ...NL9135 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Nov 21, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALEXANDRIA CITY | 3600 KING ST | ...467048 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 8, 2023 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLINTON TWP | I-78 | ...NL9139 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jul 5, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOUSTON | N 1500 NORTH LP SER S FWY | ...KY2076 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Feb 10, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARROLLTON | ALABAMA ST AT MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. ST | ...US2779 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 20, 2022 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | R1 - IR15/37 | ...KM0996 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 6, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MAINE TWP | I-294 SB | ...JS8237 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Sep 8, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MINNEAPOLIS | 1st Ave S | ...888888 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Aug 27, 2022 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOUISVILLE | CS1031F STRAWBERRY LN | ...NB0482 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jun 16, 2022 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | R2 - US395A/EASTLAKE | ...KM0980 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Feb 3, 2022 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HENRY (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...MC3064 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION, |
| Jan 24, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAUGATUCK TWP | N I 196 | ...MC3062 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Dec 22, 2021 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 95(STATE ROAD 9) | ...HG0427 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Aug 18, 2021 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-20 EAST MM 16 | ...706746 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jul 15, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AUSTINTOWN (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 80 | ...MC3064 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jun 22, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SACRAMENTO | RT50/550ft E 48th ST | ...KM1001 | DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events