DOWELL EXPRESS INC
BUFFALO GROVE, IL
Joins 18 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Nov 1, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 41.7% vs 23.4% national (+18.3 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DOWELL EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3548621) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 41.7% vs 23.4% national (+18.3 pts). On file: • 2 active operating authorities • Active insurance on file — Northland Insurance Company · BMC-91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3548621/ As of: Nov 1, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Nov 1, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: Peer OOS benchmark not available for this carrier.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2021-02-05 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceNorthland Insurance CompanyPolicy effective Jan 29, 2026
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1187607ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 25 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 16.67% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Risk Signals
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (17 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (IL) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | May 13, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 5, 2024 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 18, 2024 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 7, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 13, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 6, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 7, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Reitnouer | 16 | |
| Freightliner | 16 | |
| Volvo | 6 | |
| Bens | 2 | |
| Benson Tru | 2 | |
| Cott | 1 | |
| Peterbilt | 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 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 1.57 | 2 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 2.08 | 2 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (25 rows) View all 25 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88735839 | Aug 19, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87649394 | Apr 21, 2026 | IA | 2 | 44 - JCT HWY 71/20 EARLY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 9 | No |
| 87261382 | Mar 10, 2026 | KY | 3 | CENTRAL CITY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86854532 | Jan 15, 2026 | IL | 2 | il-026---carlock---i-74-w/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86207535 | Oct 30, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-474 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85939108 | Sep 23, 2025 | IL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.9 | No |
| 85866129 | Sep 23, 2025 | KY | 1 | MOREHEAD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85487286 | Aug 7, 2025 | NY | 2 | BATAVIA NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85315754 | Jul 23, 2025 | TN | 3 | BON AQUA TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85140418 | Jul 2, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-e/b-scale |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.207F-SDAS, 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Yes |
| 84676707 | May 13, 2025 | OH | 1 | HUBBARD OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| 84390837 | Apr 13, 2025 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84389641 | Apr 7, 2025 | IN | 2 | CHESTERTON IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 84311689 | Apr 2, 2025 | OH | 3 | COLUMBUS OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 83806562 | Feb 6, 2025 | AR | 3 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83449695 | Dec 18, 2024 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.9A2 | Yes |
| 83322554 | Dec 5, 2024 | MO | 2 | CHARLESTON MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 83114965 | Nov 7, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82705384 | Sep 18, 2024 | IL | 2 | I-57 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.78 | No |
| 82109912 | Jul 8, 2024 | WI | 1 | JANESVILLE WI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.45(b)(2), 396.3(a)(1), 395.8(a) | Yes |
| 81421881 | Apr 22, 2024 | MI | 3 | MILLETT HWY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 393.60(e) | No |
| 81177576 | Mar 21, 2024 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81112985 | Mar 7, 2024 | ID | 2 | BOISE ID |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.110(b)(2)(i), 392.16(a) | Yes |
| 79582626 | Aug 31, 2023 | IL | 3 | I-294 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 392.9 | No |
| 78905720 | Jun 13, 2023 | CO | 2 | CORTEZ POE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.9(a)(1) | Yes |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2021 | MC1187607-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Insurance Company | WN418970 | BMC-91X | — | Jan 29, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN418970 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 29, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT15304A | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 29, 2024 | Jan 29, 2026 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN341048 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 29, 2023 | Jan 29, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA945964977 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 29, 2021 | Jan 29, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 29, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jan 29, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 29, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 5, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-57 | IL | 2 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CORTEZ POE | CO | 1 | 1 |
| 44 - JCT HWY 71/20 EARLY | IA | 1 | 0 |
| BOISE ID | ID | 1 | 1 |
| I-294 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-474 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| CENTRAL CITY | KY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8(a) | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.110(b)(2)(i) | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(e) | Windshield - Obstructed. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
Booking & risk tools
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Docket MC1187607
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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Northland Insurance Company
BMC-91X policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 87,199 carriers served
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25 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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FMCSA compliance filings guide
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Roadside inspection rights
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Book / don't book
PASS / CAUTION / REJECT triage from public filings.
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Insurance check
BIPD gaps, cargo filings, and lapse-watch tier.
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Cancel desk
Pending L&I cancellations and coverage gaps.
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Chameleon check
Heuristic cluster peers from public census fields.
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Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.