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DAWSON BUS SERVICE INC
Camden, DE
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 6694 · MC 8842
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 35 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-8842 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$5,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 16 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 35 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC008842
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy CAR 0110518-11
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
6694
MC Number
MC-8842
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private passengers (business), Private passengers (non-business)
MCS-150 Filed
January 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
May 24, 1991
Annual Mileage
300,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
405 E Camden-wyoming Avenue, Camden, DE 19934-1211
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
William R. Dawson
Cargo Types
PassengersOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2026 | 6502C01300 | CAMDEN DE, MD | II | — | — | — | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUC8P8MB333598 |
DE C95816 |
| May 12, 2025 | 6502C00016 | CAMDEN DE, MD | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUC8P8MB333598 |
DE C95816 |
| May 12, 2025 | 6502C00015 | CAMDEN DE, MD | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUAAP5GB721794 |
DE C6834 |
| May 12, 2025 | 6502C00014 | CAMDEN DE, MD | V | — | — | — | Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUC8N4MB581006 |
DE C145521 |
| May 12, 2025 | 6502C00013 | CAMDEN DE, MD | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUC8P6MB333597 |
DE C95809 |
| May 12, 2025 | 6502C00012 | CAMDEN WYOMING DE, MD | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUC8N0GB734534 |
DE CL68871 |
| October 10, 2024 | 6522006268 | PSC ONLY - OUT OF STATE, MD | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUC8P8MB333598 |
— |
| October 10, 2024 | 6522006267 | PSC ONLY - OUT OF STATE, MD | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUC8P6MB333597 |
DE C95809 |
| October 10, 2024 | 6522006266 | PSC ONLY - OUT OF STATE, MD | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUC8N4MB581006 |
DE C1102 |
| October 10, 2024 | 6522006265 | PSC ONLY - OUT OF STATE, MD | V | — | — | — | School Bus |
IC BUS |
4DRBUAAP5GB721794 |
DE C6834 |
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 10 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD15
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 29 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Ic Bus PB105 | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 4DRBUAAP5GB721794 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Ic Bus PB105 | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 4DRBUC8N0GB734534 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Ic Bus PB105 | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 4DRBUC8N4MB581006 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Ic Bus PB105 | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 4DRBUC8P6MB333597 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Ic Bus PB105 | Bus - School Bus · Class 7 | 4DRBUC8P8MB333598 | 2 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 1991 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| November 23, 1984 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| August 24, 1984 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| March 30, 1983 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| June 11, 1981 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| August 24, 1977 | GRANTED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2010 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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