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DYKES & SON INC

USDOT 303460 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: DEXTER W DYKES Machinery / Large Objects Other (SAND GRAVEL DIRT) Based in PHENIX CITY, AL Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Dec 7, 2004
Common (Property) reinstated · Feb 1, 2005
Contract (Property) reinstated · Jun 30, 2003
Policy effective · Mar 13, 2018
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 124 days Aug 5, 2004 → Dec 7, 2004
  • Common (Property) gap · 631 days Inactive May 12, 2003 → reinstated Feb 1, 2005
  • Contract (Property) gap · 49 days Inactive May 12, 2003 → reinstated Jun 30, 2003
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · CARGO ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file US COMPLIANCE SERVICES Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: DEXTER W DYKES
Cargo: Machinery / Large Objects, Other (SAND GRAVEL DIRT)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — DYKES & SON INC (USDOT 303460)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): DEXTER W DYKES (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 124 days — Aug 5, 2004 → Dec 7, 2004
  • Common (Property) gap · 631 days — Inactive May 12, 2003 → reinstated Feb 1, 2005
  • Contract (Property) gap · 49 days — Inactive May 12, 2003 → reinstated Jun 30, 2003
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · CARGO — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — US COMPLIANCE SERVICES
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/303460/
As of: Jul 19, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=132148 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

2 active liability policies · 2 cargo filings

BOC-3 agent

US COMPLIANCE SERVICES

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 303460
In FMCSA records since Oct 20, 1987 (~38y)
MC / docket MC215935
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer DEXTER W DYKES
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Machinery / Large Objects, Other (SAND GRAVEL DIRT)
Fleet size 6 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 79,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (334) 298-3275
Physical
2804 OPELIKA RD
PHENIX CITY, AL 36870
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 303460
In FMCSA records since Oct 20, 1987 (~38y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 79,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 16.7% vs 23.4% -6.7 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.17 vs 1.80 +0.37
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trucks 5 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 12 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 6 6 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 16.67% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
6
Drivers
2
Inspections
12
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
16.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
10
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

DYKES & SON INC is a corporation based in PHENIX CITY, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 303460. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 2 drivers, with 12 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

DYKES & SON INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Phenix City, AL. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO., and operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 20% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in AL (6 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (87.5% of violations); top code 393.78A-WS (Windshield condition defective) cited 5 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Kenworth, Utility, and Dodge are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 16.7% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Authority revoked
5 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 132,148 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 132,148 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
16.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 132,148 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +16.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 12, 2003 to Feb 1, 2005 (631 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from May 12, 2003 to Jun 30, 2003 (49 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (2)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 24, 2004 to Feb 26, 2004 (2 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 5, 2004 to Dec 7, 2004 (124 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-05 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
12 violations
1 OOS · 8.3%
Unsafe Driving
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Alabama (AL) 5 1 20.0% Feb 7, 2026
Georgia (GA) 1 0 0.0% Jul 8, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 7
Freightliner 2
Dodge 1
Mack 1
Mp Custom 1
Polar 1
Unknown 1
Utility 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 5.00 5 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 5 — 7.80 8 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88381720 Jul 8, 2026 GA 3 —
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
AL 1234508 · 2NKHLJ9X9HM161217
1 392.16-D No
86991642 Feb 7, 2026 AL 2 SMITHS STATION AL
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
AL 1180851 · 2NKHLJ9X9HM161217
3 393.9A-LHLI, 393.78A-WS, 392.2-SLLS4 No
86308230 Nov 12, 2025 AL 2 SALEM AL
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
AL 1180849 · 2NKHLJ9X9GM101677
4 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LFTSI No
85772857 Sep 13, 2025 AL 2 SMITHS STATION AL
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1309811 · 3AKJHHDR8RSUY0656
2 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LFTSI No
85331151 Jul 27, 2025 AL 2 SMITHS STATION AL
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
FL DQ86EX · 3C63RRKL4GG105524
1 393.78A-WS No
84818771 May 29, 2025 AL 2 SALEM AL
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
AL 1180851 · 2NKHLJ9X9HM161217
3 393.9A-LTSI, 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LSLI Yes
81804309 Jun 6, 2024 AL 2 ROADSIDE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
WA RP10465 · 1XKYPP9X5RJ336505
3 393.9(a), 392.7(a) No
79882803 Oct 4, 2023 GA 2 MULTI-LANE URBAN HIGHWAY
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
GA GIY785 · 1M2GR2GC8NM027085
7 392.2, 392.16(a), 390.21T(b) No
79382011 Aug 11, 2023 AL 1 —
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
AL 1180851 · 2NKHLJ9X9HM161217
2 393.75(b), 393.95(a) No
79279085 Jul 27, 2023 GA 2 MULTI-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2500196 · 3AKBGADVXJSJN2591
10 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.11 Yes
79217846 Jul 24, 2023 AL 2 ROADSIDE
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
AL 1180849 · 2NKHLJ9X9GM101677
2 396.17(c), 393.9(a) No
78784494 Jun 1, 2023 AL 2 al-phenix-city,-al
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
AL 1180849 · 2NKHLJ9X9GM101677
0 — No
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
AL0004642682 May 5, 2014 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL003685826A Sep 27, 2013 AL 0 1 Yes No Injury
AL006535803A Aug 1, 2006 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL003529031A Dec 17, 2003 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL002094656A Sep 16, 2002 AL 0 2 Yes No Injury
AL001035225A Mar 28, 2001 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
AL008081754A Jul 8, 1998 AL 0 1 Yes No Injury
GA8170054300 Jun 4, 1998 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
AL007023190A Feb 24, 1997 AL 0 1 Yes No Injury
AL006056943A Apr 26, 1996 AL 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC215935
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Feb 1, 2005 MC215935-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (43 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. CA 6601000 91X $750,000 Mar 13, 2018 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. CA 6601000 BIPD/Primary $750,000 Mar 13, 2018 On file ACTIVE
ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY IMS17692 Cargo — Jan 27, 2011 On file ACTIVE
ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY IMS17692 34 — Jan 27, 2011 On file ACTIVE
ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY IMS15077 CARGO — Jan 20, 2010 Jan 27, 2011 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. CA 2545157 BIPD/Primary — Apr 17, 2009 Apr 17, 2009 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. CA 2545157 BIPD/Primary — Apr 17, 2009 Mar 13, 2018 REPLACED
ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY IMS12021 CARGO — Jan 20, 2009 Jan 20, 2010 REPLACED
ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY IMD14345 CARGO — Jan 20, 2008 Jan 20, 2009 REPLACED
ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY IMD12044 CARGO — Jan 20, 2007 Jan 20, 2008 REPLACED
ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY IMD10035 CARGO — Jan 20, 2006 Jan 20, 2007 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. CA 2545157 BIPD/Primary — Apr 6, 2005 Apr 17, 2009 CANCELLED
ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY 6AC8858 CARGO — Jan 20, 2005 Jan 20, 2006 REPLACED
ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY 6AC8858 CARGO — Jan 20, 2005 Mar 10, 2006 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. CA 2545157 BIPD/Primary — Dec 7, 2004 Apr 6, 2005 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. CA 2545157 BIPD/Primary — Dec 7, 2004 Dec 7, 2004 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 124 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 5, 2004 to Dec 7, 2004
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. CA 2545157-0 BIPD/Primary — Feb 26, 2004 Aug 5, 2004 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 2 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 24, 2004 to Feb 26, 2004
INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY TP 6200153 BIPD/Primary — Feb 24, 2003 Feb 24, 2004 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 72MTC010587 CARGO — Feb 24, 2003 Feb 24, 2004 CANCELLED
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. 72MTC010553 CARGO — Feb 24, 2002 Feb 24, 2003 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL771993 BIPD/Primary — Feb 24, 2002 Feb 24, 2003 CANCELLED
NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. 72MTC009942 CARGO — Feb 24, 2001 Feb 24, 2002 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL768594 BIPD/Primary — Feb 24, 2001 Feb 24, 2001 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 13, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  2. Jan 27, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jan 20, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Apr 17, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  5. Apr 17, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  6. Mar 25, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. Jan 20, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jan 20, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jan 20, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Mar 10, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Jan 20, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Apr 6, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  13. Mar 17, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Feb 1, 2005
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  15. Dec 7, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  16. Aug 11, 2004
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  17. Aug 11, 2004
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  18. Aug 5, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  19. Aug 5, 2004
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 124 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 7, 2004)
  20. Mar 31, 2004
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  21. Mar 5, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Feb 24, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY
  23. Feb 24, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  24. Feb 24, 2004
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 2 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 26, 2004)
  25. May 12, 2003
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  26. May 12, 2003
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  27. May 12, 2003
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 631 days (through Feb 1, 2005)
  28. May 12, 2003
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 49 days (through Jun 30, 2003)
  29. Feb 24, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  30. Feb 24, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  31. Feb 24, 2003
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  32. Feb 24, 2003
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  33. Feb 24, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  34. Feb 24, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  35. Apr 12, 2001
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  36. Feb 24, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  37. Feb 24, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  38. Feb 24, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  39. Mar 22, 2000
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  40. Feb 24, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
SMITHS STATION AL AL 3 0
ROADSIDE AL 2 0
SALEM AL AL 2 1
MULTI-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY GA 1 1
MULTI-LANE URBAN HIGHWAY GA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 6 2
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
391.41(a)(1) 391.41(a)(1) Driver Fitness 1 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.7(a) Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
392.82(a)(1) Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.25(f) Stop lamp violations Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify DYKES & SON INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about DYKES & SON INC

Is DYKES & SON INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. DYKES & SON INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 303460 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is DYKES & SON INC's safety rating? ▾
DYKES & SON INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has DYKES & SON INC had? ▾
12 roadside inspections are on file for DYKES & SON INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is DYKES & SON INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
DYKES & SON INC's peak out-of-service rate is 16.7% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is DYKES & SON INC based? ▾
DYKES & SON INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2804 OPELIKA RD, PHENIX CITY, Alabama 36870. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does DYKES & SON INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. DYKES & SON INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC215935). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does DYKES & SON INC operate? ▾
DYKES & SON INC self-reports 6 power units and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has DYKES & SON INC had any crashes? ▾
10 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for DYKES & SON INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

Refreshed weekly.
Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

Refreshed weekly.

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