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DOWELL EXPRESS INC

JEFFERSON, GA

USDOT 574234 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: RHONDA SORRELLS Company officer 2: RHONDA SORRELLS General Freight Dry Bulk Cold Food Paper Products Based in JEFFERSON, GA Grade B · 83
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
Common (Property) reinstated · Nov 5, 2004
Policy effective · May 26, 2025
Review these
  • Common (Property) gap · 641 days Inactive Feb 3, 2003 → reinstated Nov 5, 2004
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 42 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: RHONDA SORRELLS
Company officer 2: RHONDA SORRELLS
Cargo: General Freight, Dry Bulk, Cold Food, Paper Products
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — DOWELL EXPRESS INC (USDOT 574234)
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: $1,000,000
Officer(s): RHONDA SORRELLS (Company officer); RHONDA SORRELLS (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Common (Property) gap · 641 days — Inactive Feb 3, 2003 → reinstated Nov 5, 2004
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 42 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/574234/
As of: Jul 24, 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 B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B 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
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 5.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 30.8% vs peer median 15.8% (worse). n=26117 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

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 574234
In FMCSA records since Sep 12, 1994 (~31y)
MC / docket MC280173
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer RHONDA SORRELLS
Company officer 2 RHONDA SORRELLS
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Dry Bulk, Cold Food, Paper Products
Fleet size 38 units
Drivers 36
Annual mileage 1,514,906 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (706) 245-0493
Email: [email protected]
Physical
2171 BILL WRIGHT ROAD
JEFFERSON, GA 30549
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 574234
In FMCSA records since Sep 12, 1994 (~31y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,514,906 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 30.8% vs 23.4% +7.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 5.9% vs 6.7% -0.8 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.94 vs 1.80 -0.86
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 29 9 0
Trailers 67 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 55 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 52 52 0
OOS inspections 2 6 0
OOS percentage 3.85% 11.54% —
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
38
Drivers
36
Inspections
55
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
30.8%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
42
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

DOWELL EXPRESS INC is a corporation based in JEFFERSON, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 574234. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 38 power units and 36 drivers, with 55 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 30.8%. 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

DOWELL EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 38 power units and 36 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Jefferson, GA. Across 39 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

39 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 1,200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in GA (9) and KY (7), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

20.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (58.0% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 4 times, 4 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 38 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 36 drivers; Van guard, Freightliner, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 30.8% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 26,117 ACTIVE carriers operating 19–57 power units (±50% of this carrier's 38 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
5.9%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 26,117 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +5.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
30.8%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
15.8%
Median across 26,117 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +15 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 3, 2003 to Nov 5, 2004 (641 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
28 violations
8 OOS · 28.6%
Hours of Service
10 violations
1 OOS · 10.0%
Unsafe Driving
10 violations
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Georgia (GA) 11 1 9.1% Jul 9, 2026
Kentucky (KY) 7 3 42.9% Apr 10, 2026
Tennessee (TN) 7 1 14.3% Jul 15, 2026
South Carolina (SC) 5 1 20.0% May 28, 2026
North Carolina (NC) 5 0 0.0% Jul 11, 2026
Mississippi (MS) 3 0 0.0% Jun 22, 2026
Kansas (KS) 3 0 0.0% Jun 30, 2026
Arkansas (AR) 3 1 33.3% Feb 8, 2026
Pennsylvania (PA) 2 0 0.0% Jul 15, 2026
Missouri (MO) 2 1 50.0% Dec 29, 2025
Michigan (MI) 2 0 0.0% Jul 20, 2026
New York (NY) 1 0 0.0% Jan 13, 2026
Ohio (OH) 1 0 0.0% Dec 16, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Vanguard 24
Freightliner 16
Wabash National 15
International 11
Kenworth 8
Peterbilt 5
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.06 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 4 — 0.50 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 9 — 6.44 6 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 12 — 6.63 7 — Jul 20, 2026

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

Recent Inspections (55 rows) View all 55 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88461507 Jul 20, 2026 MI 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C804FJ · 3HSDZAPR1NN195176
2 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLLR No
88437231 Jul 15, 2026 TN 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C509FA · 1XPBDP9X3PD878951
2 395.3A2-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLS4 No
88415492 Jul 15, 2026 PA 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C645FL · 1XPBD49X7ND764639
1 395.24C2III-ELDSDN No
88387776 Jul 11, 2026 NC 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C806FJ · 3HSDZAPR5NN632323
0 — No
88383968 Jul 9, 2026 GA 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C509FA · 1XPBDP9X3PD878951
2 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
88358625 Jul 9, 2026 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C394FF · 3AKJGLFG8KDKP8525
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
88330322 Jul 5, 2026 GA 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C512FA · 1XKYDP9X4LJ307853
0 — No
88300392 Jun 30, 2026 KS 2 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
GA C710FG · 3HSDZAPR8KN310853
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
88210147 Jun 22, 2026 MS 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C710FG · 3HSDZAPR8KN310853
0 — No
87986808 May 28, 2026 SC 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
GA C713FG · 3HSDZAPR9KN079879
1 392.2-SLLLR No
87956040 May 26, 2026 PA 2 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C591DV · 1XKAD49X4BJ292771
0 — No
87878531 May 15, 2026 TN 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C215FB · 3HSDZAPRXKN336967
0 — No
87742755 Apr 30, 2026 KS 3 OLATHE KS
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
GA TEMP · 3HSDZAPR5NN632323
0 — No
87546390 Apr 10, 2026 KY 2 LONDON
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C511FA · 1XKYDP9X7LJ307846
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
87535045 Apr 9, 2026 KY 2 HENDERSON
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C392FF · 3AKJGLFG0KDKP8535
1 95A1 No
87523459 Apr 8, 2026 KY 1 LONDON
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C989EU · 1FUJHHDVXLLKL8659
0 — No
87287705 Mar 11, 2026 GA 3 COMMERCE GA
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
GA C215FB · 3HSDZAPRXKN336967
0 — No
87250246 Mar 10, 2026 KY 1 LONDON
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C989EU · 1FUJHHDVXLLKL8659
3 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-BHTD, 392.2-SLL Yes
87149156 Feb 26, 2026 NC 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C710FG · 3HSDZAPR8KN310853
0 — No
87101505 Feb 19, 2026 KS 3 KS
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C469FH · 3AKJHHDR8JSJS5202
1 392.2-SLLTR No
86992811 Feb 9, 2026 KY 2 GEORGETOWN
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C711FG · 3HSDZAPR9KN071197
2 393.11A1-LCHL, 393.95A3 No
87029311 Feb 8, 2026 MS 3 ms-lee/pontotoc-line
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C215FB · 3HSDZAPRXKN336967
1 395.24C2II-ELDTN No
87000571 Feb 8, 2026 AR 1 WEST MEMPHIS AR
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
AL 1226615 · 1FUJA6CK87LX83541
7 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.78A-WS Yes
86956102 Feb 4, 2026 KY 2 GEORGETOWN
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C606FC · 1M1AN3GY4KM009301
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
86875295 Jan 23, 2026 KY 3 LONDON
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
GA C713FG · 3HSDZAPR9KN079879
0 — No
Recent Crashes (42 rows) View all 42 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
GA0009085432 Jul 21, 2023 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0008757638 Oct 24, 2022 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0008253761 Sep 30, 2021 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0021242964 Jun 25, 2021 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
GA0007833798 Nov 2, 2020 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX001112933 Mar 27, 2018 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0016629829 Oct 4, 2016 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA408965200X Sep 9, 2014 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA404220100X Apr 21, 2014 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0103882497 Oct 20, 2013 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA307248800X Jun 18, 2013 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0012527409 May 3, 2012 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0102926645 Jul 31, 2010 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0100890021 Feb 10, 2010 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA908795100X Aug 28, 2009 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
LA0009170549 Mar 18, 2009 LA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0090635080 Feb 17, 2009 VA 1 1 Yes No Fatal
NJ0008202691 Aug 21, 2008 NJ 0 1 Yes No Injury
TX245463603S May 1, 2008 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000054395 Nov 30, 2007 WI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MS380107474B Feb 24, 2007 MS 0 0 Yes No Tow
DE8106007792 Dec 18, 2006 DE 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0000111283 Oct 20, 2006 VA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA600835500X Dec 9, 2005 PA 0 1 No No Injury
GA5350082701 Aug 26, 2005 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC280173
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
Nov 5, 2004 MC280173-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (36 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE L25A0800 91X $1,000,000 May 26, 2025 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI CA959913731 BIPD/Primary — Jul 28, 2023 Sep 12, 2023 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI CA959913731 BIPD/Primary — Jul 28, 2023 Jul 21, 2023 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI CA972142187 BIPD/Primary — Jul 21, 2023 Jul 21, 2023 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI CA973735473 BIPD/Primary — Jul 21, 2023 May 26, 2025 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI CA973735473 BIPD/Primary — Jul 21, 2023 Jun 23, 2025 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI CA959913731 BIPD/Primary — Jul 21, 2022 Jul 28, 2023 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN256940 BIPD/Primary — Mar 29, 2021 Jul 21, 2022 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF003564 BIPD/Primary — Nov 4, 2019 Mar 29, 2021 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF003552 BIPD/Primary — Jan 7, 2019 Nov 4, 2019 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF003540 BIPD/Primary — Nov 28, 2017 Jan 7, 2019 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF003519 BIPD/Primary — Oct 27, 2015 Nov 28, 2017 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF003519 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2015 Oct 27, 2015 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF658584 BIPD/Primary — Jan 6, 2015 Aug 1, 2015 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF658546 BIPD/Primary — Jul 21, 2013 Jan 6, 2015 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT751195-3606-061 CARGO — Oct 1, 2006 Apr 25, 2011 CANCELLED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT751195-3606-061 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2006 Jul 21, 2013 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP33233A CARGO — Oct 1, 2005 Oct 1, 2006 REPLACED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 66 99 30 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2004 Oct 1, 2006 CANCELLED
PENN STAR INSURANCE COMPANY PAC6063232 CARGO — Oct 1, 2004 Oct 1, 2005 REPLACED
PENN STAR INSURANCE COMPANY PAC 6063232 CARGO — Mar 27, 2004 Oct 1, 2004 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 66 99 30 BIPD/Primary — Mar 17, 2004 Oct 1, 2004 CANCELLED
PENN STAR INSURANCE COMPANY PAC 6063232 CARGO — Oct 1, 2003 Mar 27, 2004 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 66 99 30 BIPD/Primary — Apr 18, 2003 Mar 27, 2004 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 66 99 30 BIPD/Primary — Apr 18, 2003 Mar 17, 2004 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 23, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
  2. May 26, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
  3. Sep 12, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
  4. Jul 28, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
  5. Jul 21, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
  6. Jul 21, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
  7. Jul 21, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Jul 21, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Apr 2, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Mar 29, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Nov 4, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  12. Nov 4, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jan 7, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  14. Jan 7, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Nov 28, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  16. Nov 28, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Oct 28, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. Oct 27, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Aug 1, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Jul 24, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  21. Jan 6, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Jan 6, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Jul 21, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Apr 25, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Nov 21, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  26. Oct 1, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  27. Oct 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  28. Sep 29, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  29. Oct 1, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PENN STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Nov 5, 2004
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  31. Oct 7, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  32. Oct 1, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — PENN STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
  33. Oct 1, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  34. Mar 27, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — PENN STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
  35. Mar 27, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  36. Mar 23, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  37. Mar 17, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  38. Apr 18, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  39. Feb 3, 2003
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  40. Feb 3, 2003
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 641 days (through Nov 5, 2004)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
LONDON KY 4 2
JEFFERSON GA GA 3 1
MANCHESTER TN TN 3 1
WEST MEMPHIS AR AR 2 1
RINGGOLD GA GA 2 0
GEORGETOWN KY 2 1
BLACK ROCK AR AR 1 0
CARNESVILLE GA GA 1 0
COMMERCE GA GA 1 0
GAINESVILLE GA GA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 5 1
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.205(c) Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.207(f) Air suspension pressure loss Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.55(d)(3) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify DOWELL EXPRESS 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.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  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 DOWELL EXPRESS INC

Is DOWELL EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. DOWELL EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 574234 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 DOWELL EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
DOWELL EXPRESS 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 DOWELL EXPRESS INC had? ▾
55 roadside inspections are on file for DOWELL EXPRESS 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 DOWELL EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
DOWELL EXPRESS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 30.8% (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 DOWELL EXPRESS INC based? ▾
DOWELL EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2171 BILL WRIGHT ROAD, JEFFERSON, Georgia 30549. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does DOWELL EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. DOWELL EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC280173). 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 DOWELL EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
DOWELL EXPRESS INC self-reports 38 power units and 36 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 DOWELL EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
42 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for DOWELL EXPRESS 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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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Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA

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NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

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Transport Canada

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