DORTCH TRANSPORTATIONS LLC

USDOT 2962889 • DBA: DORTCH TRANSPORTATION • 354 WEST SUNSET DR, ATMORE, AL, 36502

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,962,889
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2513592600
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
114,897
Physical Address
354 WEST SUNSET DR, ATMORE, AL, 36502
Mailing Address
PO BOX 155, ATMORE, AL, 36504
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 50.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 26.6 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jul 9, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-005785ACTIVEUnknownJun 30, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA988896132ON FILEJul 9, 2025Nov 3, 2025

Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)

fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA988896132CANCELLEDNov 3, 2024Jul 9, 2025
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT7610724941CANCELLEDAug 21, 2024Nov 3, 2024
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT7610724941CANCELLEDJan 30, 2024Aug 22, 2024
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT7610724941REPLACEDJan 3, 2024Jan 3, 2024
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT7610724941CANCELLEDJan 3, 2024Mar 1, 2024
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT7610724941REPLACEDJan 3, 2024Jan 30, 2024
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT7610724941REPLACEDJan 3, 2024Jan 3, 2024
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT7610724941CANCELLEDNov 3, 2023Jan 26, 2024
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT7610724941REPLACEDNov 3, 2023Jan 3, 2024
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary553877001REPLACEDOct 25, 2023Nov 3, 2023
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary553877001CANCELLEDNov 3, 2022Oct 25, 2023
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA08332720REPLACEDApr 5, 2022Nov 3, 2022
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA08332720CANCELLEDNov 1, 2021Apr 5, 2022
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA 8332720CANCELLEDNov 20, 2018Nov 1, 2021
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA 4061564CANCELLEDSep 29, 2017Dec 4, 2018
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryCA 4061564REPLACEDSep 29, 2017Nov 20, 2018
CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)BIPD/Primary03TRM020964-01CANCELLEDFeb 6, 2017Sep 15, 2017

Insurance Events Timeline

fmcsa-insur-hist
Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.CA988896132BIPD/PrimaryNov 3, 2025Nov 3, 2025
CANCELPROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.CA988896132BIPD/PrimaryJul 9, 2025Jul 9, 2025
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT7610724941BIPD/PrimaryNov 3, 2024Nov 3, 2024
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT7610724941BIPD/PrimaryAug 22, 2024Aug 22, 2024
TERM/CANCLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT7610724941BIPD/PrimaryMar 1, 2024Mar 1, 2024
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT7610724941BIPD/PrimaryJan 30, 2024Jan 30, 2024
TERM/CANCLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT7610724941BIPD/PrimaryJan 26, 2024Jan 26, 2024
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT7610724941BIPD/PrimaryJan 3, 2024Jan 3, 2024
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT7610724941BIPD/PrimaryJan 3, 2024Jan 3, 2024
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT7610724941BIPD/PrimaryJan 3, 2024Jan 3, 2024
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.553877001BIPD/PrimaryNov 3, 2023Nov 3, 2023
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.553877001BIPD/PrimaryOct 25, 2023Oct 25, 2023
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.CA08332720BIPD/PrimaryNov 3, 2022Nov 3, 2022
CANCELPROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.CA08332720BIPD/PrimaryApr 5, 2022Apr 5, 2022
CANCELPROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.CA 8332720BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 2021Nov 1, 2021
TERM/CANCLPROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.CA 4061564BIPD/PrimaryDec 4, 2018Dec 4, 2018
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.CA 4061564BIPD/PrimaryNov 20, 2018Nov 20, 2018
CANCELCYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)03TRM020964-01BIPD/PrimarySep 15, 2017Sep 15, 2017

Authority Revocations

fmcsa-revocations
Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-005785INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (8 events)

fmcsa-authhist-blob
Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC005785COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 12, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 30, 2025
MC005785COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 7, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 4, 2024
MC005785COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 26, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 22, 2024
MC005785COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 2, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 4, 2024
MC005785COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 9, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 18, 2022
MC005785COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 7, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 21, 2018
MC005785MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDOct 5, 2017Unknown
MC005785MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 13, 2017REVOKEDSep 25, 2017

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
15%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
22
Violations
101
23 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
50.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
9.1%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
1
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
3
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
3
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 22 of 22 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states22 inspections

🚛
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (101 violations from 22 inspections)

fmcsa-inspection-file
Violation Summary (101 violations from 22 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1013Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS707Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective604Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110B3-CCargo securement - logs227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110BCargo securement - logs227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110(b)Cargo securement - logs227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service22Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.51C-BLPWSteering wheel free play excessive116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)(4)393.95(a)(4)10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(c)390.21T(c)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.203(a)Cab/body components defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate10Driver 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 required10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.110Cargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+26.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
9.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
+2.4 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
4.59vs nat'l 1.80
+2.79 above avg

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)

fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection History (22 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 27, 202686919735LA GRANGE GAGALevel 2FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER5393.100B-C, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LSMLYes
Sep 30, 202585915238GEORGIANA ALALLevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1393.78A-WSNo
Sep 29, 202585914684SYLACAUGA ALALLevel 2FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER2393.95A4-EEUS, 393.60DNo
Sep 16, 202585797561LETOHATCHEE ALALLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR8393.47E, 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LCLYes
Jul 23, 202585293946HEFLIN ALALLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR8395.8A, 393.9A-LSLI, 392.2-SLLUCRNo
Apr 24, 202584512283BAY MINETTE ALALLevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER12395.8A, 393.110B3-C, 383.71HYes
Feb 13, 202583858250ROADSIDEALLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.110B, 393.78Yes
Jan 14, 202583610857ROADSIDEALLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.95A, 393.78No
Sep 25, 202482755503JACKSON, ALALLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 23, 202482732407ROADSIDEALLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.78, 393.95(a), 393.9(a)No
Sep 19, 202482755431ROADSIDEALLevel 2TRAO SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)Yes
Aug 21, 202482445545ROADSIDEALLevel 3TRUK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 30, 202482254029ROADSIDEALLevel 3TRUK TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 1, 202482007633FLOMATONALLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4393.95(a), 393.78, 393.11Yes
Jun 21, 202481979353PENSACOLA FLFLLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR14392.2, 396.5(b), 393.95(a)(4)Yes
Apr 15, 202481349679ROADSIDEALLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6392.2, 395.8(a)(1), 393.203(a)Yes
Mar 5, 202481025482ROADSIDEALLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2391.45(b), 383.71(h)No
Mar 5, 202481025551ROADSIDEALLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jan 22, 202480712245WEST POINT GAGALevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER8393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LHWSYes
Nov 8, 202380115564RABUNALLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9(a), 393.110(b), 393.110Yes
Jul 19, 202379194298ROADSIDEALLevel 2FONA SEMI-TRAILER9393.9(a), 393.11, 396.17(c)No
Jun 1, 202378784542ROADSIDEALLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR9393.9(a), 395.8(a)(1), 393.11Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

15 total · 46.7% OOS
2024-062026-01
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 6, 2021ALTOW00VALLEYI-85...483221DORTCH TRANSPORTATION
Mar 30, 2021ALTOW00RURAL MORGANI-65...A68338DORTCH TRANSPORTATION
Mar 18, 2018ALTOW00

Compliance Timeline

22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Nov 3, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 9, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 30, 2025
Authority
Nov 3, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 22, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 30, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 26, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 3, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 3, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 3, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 3, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 25, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 3, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 5, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 1, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 6, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in AL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 30, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in AL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 4, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 20, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 18, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 15, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) • BIPD/Primary

Related Records

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Company Census File
Generated from 24-hour old database. Contact info and fleet counts may lag.
Updated 1 weeks ago
FMCSA Authority History
Updated 1 weeks ago
FMCSA Insurance Filings
Updated 1 weeks ago
FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago
Refresh dataLast updated: Apr 5, 2026