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DOWELL EXPRESS INC
Jefferson, GA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 574234 · MC 280173
Satisfactory
Active 21 yrs, 11 mo · first granted 1994
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-280173 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
American Inter-fidelity Exchange
Safety
Satisfactory
17.7% OOS · 74 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 21 yrs, 11 mo since reinstatement on November 5, 2004; first granted December 20, 1994 (31 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 34.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 5.9% — above the 5.5% national average
- 74 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC280173
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
American Inter-Fidelity Exchange
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy L26A0800
American Inter-Fidelity Exchange
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy L25A0800
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
574234
MC Number
MC-280173
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 12, 1994
Authority First Granted
December 20, 1994
Authority Reinstated
November 5, 2004
Annual Mileage
1,514,906 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2171 Bill Wright Road, Jefferson, GA 30549
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Allison Dockery
Officer 2
George Tallant
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
74
Driver Inspections
58
Vehicle Inspections
28
Out-of-Service Violations
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance41
Unsafe Driving18
Hours of Service16
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.9% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.4pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate34.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (14.1pp higher)
17.7% of 62 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
55th 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
15 of 25 inspections
Unsafe Driving
14 of 65 inspections
Hours of Service
9 of 65 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 65 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | Severe Crosswinds · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA14
KY8
TN8
MS5
NC5
SC5
and 9 more states
Fleet & Equipment (78)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~35
of 38 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~43
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
43
Tractor
33
Not Applicable
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5324TT602777 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3PD878951 | 5 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXKN336967 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN3GY4KM009301 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8KN310853 | 4 | 1 |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326TT602778 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4LJ307853 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322TT602762 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK07LW20141 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDVXLLKL8659 | 2 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3PL363174 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3PL386129 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7PL363193 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN3GY9KM009312 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X1LJ307843 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7LJ307846 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV1KSKP3826 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLFG0KDKP8535 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLFG1KSKL4250 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLFG8KDKP8525 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8JSJS5202 | 2 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5NN632323 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9KN079879 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5321TT602770 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326TT602781 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5327TT602773 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329TT602774 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC532XTT602783 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK87LX83541 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD56FLGD5391 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1GL909258 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1PL363187 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2PL363179 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3PL363188 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3PL363191 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5PL386147 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7PL386148 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9PL363180 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9PL386135 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9PL386152 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXPL386127 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530K6732919 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25365G432610 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536EM050546 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537CU444585 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X4BJ292771 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X37J173363 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5LJ307876 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6LJ307871 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXLJ307873 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX6D861434 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0ND764580 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7ND764639 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV0JSJU4034 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNFG4KDKU1158 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2LSLJ7556 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1NN195176 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6KN336965 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9KN071197 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0LN251306 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ2BN529771 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA53208M800196 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA53208M800246 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA53268M800252 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5320FM501332 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5320TT602761 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5321TT602767 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5321TT602784 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322FM501316 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322TT602776 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326FM501352 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326TT602764 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5327FM501330 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328TT602765 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328TT602779 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329EM405956 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329TT602760 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC532XFM501354 | 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 (74)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | LAKHS01551 | HAMMOND LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XKYDP9X9HJ163241 5V8VC532XTT602783 |
GA C893FM ME 5517921 |
| September 25, 2026 | 9343000445 | OLATHE KS | III | 1 | — | KYBOTA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VAN GUARD |
1XKYDP9X1LJ307843 5V8VC5321FM501324 |
GA C510FA ME 5700743 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| September 21, 2026 | 9344000380 | OLATHE KS | III | 2 | — | KUBTA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN VAN GUARD |
3AKJGLD55FSGD2731 5V8VC5326FM501335 |
GA C923FL ME 5715149 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| September 13, 2026 | 0006914304 | NEWTON NC | II | — | — | KUBOTA TRACTOR CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKYDP9X5LJ307876 1JJV532D9PL386135 |
GA C516FA ME 5493647 |
| September 10, 2026 | SPA3110073 | PAVILION NY | II | — | — | KUBOTA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIO VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3HSDZAPR3NN195177 5V8VC5322TT602762 |
GA C541FK ME 5517910 |
| September 2, 2026 | 0006910671 | LUMBERTON NC | II | — | — | NEWELL BRANDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WANC |
3HSDZAPRXKN336967 1JJV532D8GL909256 |
GA C215FB ME 5719724 |
| September 1, 2026 | I034C90094 | COLLIERVILLE TN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VAN GUARD |
1XKYDP9XXHJ163250 5V8VC5321EM405952 |
GA C381FJ ME 5716742 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| September 1, 2026 | CV42966376 | EDDYVILLE KY | III | 2 | — | KUBOTA MANUFACTURING OF AMERICA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XPBD49X2ND764578 5V8VC5324EM405945 |
GA C648FL ME 5716751 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | 7433001902 | STEPHENS CITY VA | I | 8 | 1 | ERVING INDUSTRIES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3HSDZAPR8KN310853 5V8VC532XTT602783 |
GA C710FG ME 5517921 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 25, 2026 | E011000218 | RIGHT SHOULDER MS | III | — | — | LUDWIG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XPBD49X0ND764580 5V8VC5326FM501352 |
GA C646FL ME 570-0764 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KUBOTA | 13 | September 10, 2026 |
| KYBOTA | 2 | September 25, 2026 |
| KUBOTA TRACTOR CO | 2 | September 13, 2026 |
| KUBOTA MANUFACTURING OF AMERICA | 2 | September 1, 2026 |
| KTC NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION | 2 | January 22, 2026 |
| KUBTA | 1 | September 21, 2026 |
| NEWELL BRANDS | 1 | September 2, 2026 |
| ERVING INDUSTRIES INC | 1 | August 26, 2026 |
| LUDWIG | 1 | August 25, 2026 |
| AMVAC CHEMICAL | 1 | August 21, 2026 |
| PORT ERIE PLASTICS | 1 | August 18, 2026 |
| MASONITE | 1 | July 29, 2026 |
25 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 24, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 2, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 2, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 8, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 11, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 28, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 1, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · American Inter-Fidelity Exchange | |
| December 11, 2002 | COMMON | On Record |
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