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DAWSON CONSTRUCTION INC
Howard, SD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 838138 · MC 372602
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 2000
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-372602 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Western National Mutual Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 3 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on February 21, 2023; first granted January 11, 2000 (26 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC372602
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 0001626740
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
838138
MC Number
MC-372602
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 5, 1999
Authority First Granted
January 11, 2000
Authority Reinstated
February 21, 2023
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
604 S Maple Street, Howard, SD 57349
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dianne Dawson
Officer 2
Nathan Dawson
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SD1
Fleet & Equipment (1)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 17 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Mack CH | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1M1AA13Y31W144309 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2026 | HP19800092 | MADISON SD | III | 2 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK LOAD RITE |
1M1AA13Y31W144309 12462 |
SD 67807C SD U006933 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 13, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 3, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 3, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 2, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 30, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 25, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 21, 2023 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| February 6, 2023 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 3, 2023 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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