DOWELL EXPRESS INC

DOT #574234 • MC #280173
Active

DOWELL EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in JEFFERSON, GA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 574234 and MC number 280173. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since September 1994, a span of roughly 31 years. DOWELL EXPRESS INC reports a fleet of 38 power units and 36 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Commodities Dry Bulk, Refrigerated Food, Paper Products, and General Freight. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 50 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 4% and 1 reported crash. Recent inspections have been recorded in AR, GA, KS, KY, MO, MS, NC, and NY. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of January 2001. Operating authority is active for: common carrier and contract carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
DOWELL EXPRESS INC
DOT Number
574234
MC Number
280173
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Sep 12, 1994

Location

Physical Address
2171 BILL WRIGHT ROAD
JEFFERSON, GA 30549
Mailing Address
2171 BILL WRIGHT ROAD
JEFFERSON, GA 30549

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
38
Total Drivers
36
Truck Units
38
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Commodities Dry Bulk Refrigerated Food Paper Products General Freight

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for DOWELL EXPRESS INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

50
Total Inspections
27
Inspections with Violations
8
Out-of-Service Violations
4%
Driver OOS Rate
28.57%
Vehicle OOS Rate
1
Reportable Crashes

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Jan 2, 2001

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for DOWELL EXPRESS INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 280173 Active Active None

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD 2025-05-26 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where DOWELL EXPRESS INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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Shipper History

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