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DAWSON ENTERPRISES INC
DBA: Arizona Propane
Fountain Hills, AZ
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 135453 · MC 240456
Satisfactory
Active 7 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 1993
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-240456 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sutton Specialty Insurance Co
Safety
Satisfactory
11.4% OOS · 58 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 7 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on August 22, 2019; first granted August 5, 1993 (33 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $3,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 58 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC240456
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BI&PD · $3,000,000 · Policy ISCNN08000000071-00
NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CPP139615A
CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy CU139615A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$8,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
135453
MC Number
MC-240456
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 22, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
August 5, 1993
Authority Reinstated
August 22, 2019
Annual Mileage
856,418 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
17251 E Shea Blvd Ste 1, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Justin J Dawson
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
58
Driver Inspections
27
Vehicle Inspections
53
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance27
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
11.4% of 35 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
32nd percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
12 of 35 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 38 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 38 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 38 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 38 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | AZ | — | — | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AZ24
NM18
CA3
CO2
OK2
Fleet & Equipment (34)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~25
of 39 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
14
Truck
7
Semi-trailer
6
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Flatbed
1
Straight Truck
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPED49X2SD753606 | 6 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7RD676525 | 6 | — |
| 2008 Mississippi Tank Company | Tank | 1M9PT9B298H355719 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9RD676204 | 4 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 418526 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49XXKD613540 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X8GD338159 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 537 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NPMHJ7X1RM603504 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 537 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NPMHJ7X7PM860910 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GY2HDA00848 | 2 | — |
Show all 34 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1KD613541 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1LD648288 | 2 | — |
| Abco Trail | Semi-trailer | 382711 | 2 | — |
| Ford | Straight Truck | 1FD0X5HTSKEG13301 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDAF56P97EB51433 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GY7GEB18550 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Landoll Corporation | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1LH317TH3E1001857 | 1 | — |
| Unk | Semi-trailer | 1M9PT91238H355719 | 1 | — |
| Unk | Semi-trailer | 1M9PT91298H355719 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 1M9PT982X8H355719 | 1 | — |
| Unk | — | 1M9T91298H35519 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1XPD49X6LD733059 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 385 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPGDU9XX7D662017 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Peterbilt 384 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPVD09X6AD112742 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1XPXD49X1D64288 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3CD157964 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6LD733059 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X7GD337259 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NP2HJ7X2PM856237 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NP2HN6X0CM168983 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 330 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NPNHM6X3MM749998 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 330 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NPNHM6X6MM750000 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Gmc W4 | Truck · Class 3 | 4KDB4B1U56J803489 | 1 | — |
| Trit | Semi-trailer | S6519387321 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (58)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2026 | 2439Q7Y93G | NM, NM | II | — | — | HARVEST IGNACIO PLANT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT LUBBO |
1XPXDP9X7GD337259 58669 |
AZ AJ60017 AZ W95403 |
| August 27, 2026 | EY17800101 | ELOY AZ | I | 2 | — | AIZONA PROPANE | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NPMHJ7X7PM860910 |
AZ CKA3GR |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | XA86270176 | GREEN VALLEY AZ | II | 2 | 1 | ARIZONA PROPANE COMPANY | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NPMHJ7X1RM603504 |
AZ 5WA8KR |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 9, 2026 | 1003801543 | BUCKEYE AZ | II | — | — | ARIZONA PROPANE COMPANY | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NPMHJ7X7PM860910 |
AZ CKA3GR |
| April 28, 2026 | XA86270135 | GREEN VALLEY AZ | I | 5 | — | ARIZONA PROPANE COMPANY | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP2HJ7X2PM856237 |
AZ 3WA4TL |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 180.415-HMTMC | HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required | Package Testing - HM | ||||||||
| 180.415-HMTMC | HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required | Package Testing - HM | ||||||||
| April 20, 2026 | 6868000548 | LITCHFIELD PARK AZ | II | — | — | DAWSON ENTERPRISES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XPXD49X7RD676525 418526 |
AZ AM22753 AZ V2A05J |
| March 31, 2026 | 6868000533 | TONOPAH AZ | II | 2 | — | PLAINS LPG SERVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT LUBBOCK |
1XPXD49X1KD613541 57589 |
AZ AJ43805 AZ 68A8ZK |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| February 18, 2026 | 1032300530 | TACNA AZ | II | 5 | — | PLAINS LPG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY |
1XPED49X2SD753606 1M9PT9B298H355719 |
AZ AM59347 AZ L4A5TH |
| 177.817E2-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | HOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| January 12, 2026 | XE97020575 | EHRENBERG AZ | I | 3 | — | PLAINS LPG SERVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY |
1XPED49X2SD753606 1M9PT9B298H355719 |
AZ AM59347 AZ L4A5TH |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| January 9, 2026 | 6868000465 | TONOPAH AZ | II | — | — | PLAINS LPG SERVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ABCO TRAIL |
1XPXD49X1LD648288 382711 |
AZ AL15637 AZ R81345 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| HARVEST IGNACIO PLANT | 6 | October 13, 2026 |
| PLAINS LPG SERVICES | 3 | March 31, 2026 |
| PLAINS LPG | 3 | February 18, 2026 |
| KIVA ENERGY | 3 | December 19, 2025 |
| HARVEST IGNACIO | 2 | July 14, 2024 |
| AIZONA PROPANE | 1 | August 27, 2026 |
| ARIZONA PROPANE TRANSPORT | 1 | June 2, 2025 |
| SECRAMENTO ENERGY | 1 | May 25, 2025 |
| ENTERPRISE PRODUCTS OPERATING LLC | 1 | January 22, 2025 |
| PLAINS LPG SERVICES, L.P. | 1 | December 19, 2024 |
| HARVEST | 1 | September 28, 2024 |
| VALERO | 1 | June 5, 2024 |
6 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2019 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| August 7, 2019 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| February 4, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 11, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 10, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 9, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 4, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 1, 2009 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 1, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 6, 2009 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 4, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 4, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 4, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 5, 2019 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| September 3, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| February 28, 2003 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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