DORTCH TRANSPORTATIONS LLC
USDOT 2962889 • DBA: DORTCH TRANSPORTATION • 354 WEST SUNSET DR, ATMORE, AL, 36502
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-005785 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 30, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA988896132 | ON FILE | Jul 9, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA988896132 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2024 | Jul 9, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7610724941 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2024 | Nov 3, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7610724941 | CANCELLED | Jan 30, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7610724941 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 3, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7610724941 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7610724941 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 30, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7610724941 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 3, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7610724941 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2023 | Jan 26, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7610724941 | REPLACED | Nov 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 553877001 | REPLACED | Oct 25, 2023 | Nov 3, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 553877001 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2022 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA08332720 | REPLACED | Apr 5, 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA08332720 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2021 | Apr 5, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 8332720 | CANCELLED | Nov 20, 2018 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 4061564 | CANCELLED | Sep 29, 2017 | Dec 4, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 4061564 | REPLACED | Sep 29, 2017 | Nov 20, 2018 |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | BIPD/Primary | 03TRM020964-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 6, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA988896132 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA988896132 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2025 | Jul 9, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7610724941 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2024 | Nov 3, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7610724941 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2024 | Aug 22, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7610724941 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7610724941 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2024 | Jan 30, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7610724941 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2024 | Jan 26, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7610724941 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7610724941 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7610724941 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 553877001 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2023 | Nov 3, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 553877001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2023 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA08332720 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2022 | Nov 3, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA08332720 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2022 | Apr 5, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA 8332720 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA 4061564 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2018 | Dec 4, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA 4061564 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2018 | Nov 20, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM020964-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-005785 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC005785 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2025 |
| MC005785 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2024 |
| MC005785 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2024 |
| MC005785 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2024 |
| MC005785 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 9, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2022 |
| MC005785 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2018 |
| MC005785 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 5, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC005785 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 13, 2017 | REVOKED | Sep 25, 2017 |
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
3 states • 22 inspections
Violation Summary (101 violations from 22 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 10 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 7 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 6 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BLPW | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110 | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (22 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2021 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | VALLEY | I-85 | ...483221 | DORTCH TRANSPORTATION |
| Mar 30, 2021 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL MORGAN | I-65 | ...A68338 | DORTCH TRANSPORTATION |
| Mar 18, 2018 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records