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DAWSON'S BODY SHOP INC
Watervliet, NY
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FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 568292 · MC 276535
Inactive
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 1994
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-276535 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
10.0% OOS · 18 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Inactive Carrier Status
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Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on December 26, 2023; first granted August 16, 1994 (32 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC276535
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy A0285438001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
568292
MC Number
MC-276535
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 16, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 7, 1994
Authority First Granted
August 16, 1994
Authority Reinstated
December 26, 2023
Annual Mileage
1,270,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
800 1st Street, Watervliet, NY 12189
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ronald F Dawson Jr.
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
10.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
2 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY12
MA3
VT2
NJ1
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Flatbed
4
Construction Trailer
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Semi-trailer
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP0X6PJ248392 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X4NM493763 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A21HR042047 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1P4TX7MJ434002 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VHD | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4KC9EJ2GN966048 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5HT3JEB42785 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Landoll Corporation 455B | Trailer (type not listed) · Class 8 | 1LH455VJ6L1B28356 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Trail King Industries | Construction Trailer · 41 ft | 1TKL04132PW081600 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Trail King Industries | Construction Trailer · 41 ft | 1TKL0413XPW081599 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2485DA568309 | 1 | — |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40X9HJ167731 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZDP0X6PJ248456 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 2M512146XF1149210 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 2S9PS6479GW134050 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Talbert | Flatbed · 53 ft | 40FSK5330P1042577 | 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 (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | D808601601 | NY | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TALBERT |
1XK1P4TX7MJ434002 40FSK5330P1042577 |
NY 16177PF NY CF38284 |
| January 20, 2026 | SPT3111422 | NY | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKZDP0X6PJ248456 1RNF48A21HR042047 |
NY 25829PF NY BL33463 |
| July 18, 2025 | D103500269 | NY | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X4NM493763 |
NY 11526TV |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 27, 2025 | 50B0002098 | VT | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X4NM493763 |
NY 11526TV |
| May 13, 2025 | SPF3030611 | NY | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0X5HT3JEB42785 |
NY 79987NE |
| April 24, 2025 | DY00000406 | MA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X4NM493763 |
NY 11526TV |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| April 24, 2025 | D102600920 | NY | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X4NM493763 |
NY 11526TV |
| March 24, 2025 | SPK3010308 | NY | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKZDP0X6PJ248392 |
NY 24958PF |
| February 12, 2025 | D103500013 | NY | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH REITNOUER INC |
1XKZDP0X6PJ248392 1RNF48A21HR042047 |
NY 24958PF NY BL33463 |
| December 10, 2024 | SPD3050294 | NY | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LANDOLL CORPORATION |
1XK1P4TX7MJ434002 1LH455VJ6L1B28356 |
NY 16177PF NY CA29864 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 19, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 18, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 26, 2023 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 20, 2023 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| May 20, 2022 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| May 13, 2022 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| April 6, 2009 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
| June 24, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 17, 2023 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 5, 2022 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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