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DODSON TRUCKING INC
Tatum, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 878816 · MC 908219
Satisfactory
Active 6 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 2015
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-908219 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Union Fire Ins. Co. Of Pitsbgh. Pa
Safety
Satisfactory
14.0% OOS · 132 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on April 13, 2020; first granted April 3, 2015 (11 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 13.8% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 132 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC908219
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 035-86-0033
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
878816
MC Number
MC-908219
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 9, 2000
Authority First Granted
April 3, 2015
Authority Reinstated
April 13, 2020
Annual Mileage
2,590,145 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
18543 Cr 2213 D, Tatum, TX 75691
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joe Dodson
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
132
Driver Inspections
21
Vehicle Inspections
122
Out-of-Service Violations
20
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance97
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate13.8% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
14.0% of 86 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
42nd 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
28 of 84 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 90 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 90 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 90 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 90 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 | MT | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| February 17, 2026 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX99
LA3
OK3
WA2
AR1
CA1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (62)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~33
of 36 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~29
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
28
Dump
13
Grain / Hopper
6
Semi-trailer
6
Flatbed
4
Not Applicable
2
Straight Truck
2
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Mack CHN | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AJ06Y27N011352 | 9 | — |
| 2005 Mack CV (Granite) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M2AG11Y05M033120 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 Wabash Platforms Aluminum Platform | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1JJF532AXRC425960 | 6 | 1 |
| 2008 Peterbilt 388 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPWL40X68D768990 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDR8NDNK6597 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDRXSPWC2480 | 6 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV0DSBZ6191 | 5 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV5DSBZ6106 | 5 | 1 |
| 2013 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAEDR4DPFA5982 | 5 | 3 |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD1XSPVY0374 | 5 | 1 |
Show all 62 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cps | Semi-trailer | 5MC114023BP012728 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Dump · 40 ft | 5MC424015E3140837 | 5 | 1 |
| 2005 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Grain / Hopper | 5MC5154285P005697 | 5 | 1 |
| 2026 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPED49X3TD769878 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDR5JDJM7521 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDR9NDNK6687 | 4 | — |
| Ctsi | Semi-trailer | 5TU1140247S000164 | 4 | — |
| 2012 Construction Trailer Specialists | Dump · 40 ft | 5TU114024CS000272 | 4 | — |
| Ctsi | Semi-trailer | 1C91140266S770592 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 Dragon Products | Dump · 32 ft | 1UNSD32206C034801 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Dragon Products | Dump · 34 ft | 1UNSD3421HL153117 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDR3JDJY2882 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDR4NDNK6743 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDV3PDUM7337 | 3 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB004KDKK1916 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 37 ft | 48X1F3720E1008659 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 37 ft | 48X1F3728F1009639 | 3 | — |
| Braz | Semi-trailer | 4B9BKDJ27MH054578 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Ox Tishomingo Acquisition | Dump · 32 ft | 4T91A2327LA086019 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAEDR2DPFA5981 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD13RPVG8914 | 3 | — |
| Ctsi | Semi-trailer | 1C91140276S770472 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1D9BG533XP1609735 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA18Y74N156336 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Mack CV (Granite) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M2AG11Y44M010048 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDR3NDNK6782 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDR5JDJY2883 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Cps Trailer Company Van Trailer | Flatbed | 4Z4515529YP002455 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAEDR9CPBD5773 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Grain / Hopper | 5MC1116217P007878 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Grain / Hopper | 5MC1116247P007261 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Dump · 40 ft | 5MC424012D3139241 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Grain / Hopper | 5MC5154295P005031 | 2 | 1 |
| Ctsi | Semi-trailer | 5TU1140247S000231 | 2 | — |
| 1996 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M2AA13Y1TW058835 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M2AN09YX9N004535 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A205R011979 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1DD162968 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner SD122 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDR6NDNK6694 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Straight Truck | 3ALXA7CG1FDGF1217 | 1 | 1 |
| Frht | Straight Truck | 3ALXA7CG4EDFX3440 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International HV607 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3HAEKTAT4TL122924 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Travis Body & Trailer, Inc. | Dump · 37 ft | 48X1F3729E1008658 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ox Tishomingo Acquisition | Dump · 32 ft | 4T91A2325LA086018 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAEDR4CPBL2638 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAEDR5CPBD5771 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDR1TLWN4313 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Grain / Hopper | 5MC1116287P007263 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Dump · 40 ft | 5MC424017E3138510 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Grain / Hopper | 5MC5154256P006744 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Construction Trailer Specialists | Dump · 40 ft | 5TU114025BS000764 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Construction Trailer Specialists | Dump · 40 ft | 5TU114029CS000123 | 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 (132)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2026 | R200162710 | OK, OK | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR MANAC TRAILERS USA |
5KJJAEDR4CPBL2638 5MC424012D3139241 |
TX R773695 TX Y88042 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| October 7, 2026 | V262639804 | TX, TX | II | — | — | BROOKS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MANAC TRAILERS USA |
3AKJGNDR9NDNK6687 5MC1116247P007261 |
TX R759279 TX Y88002 |
| October 7, 2026 | 9520Q7SQDP | NM, NM | II | — | — | TRAILER PLUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIO DOONAN SPECIALIZED TRAILER |
3HSDZSZR5RN779010 1D9BG533XP1609735 |
TX R846810 TX 279B944 |
| October 6, 2026 | V262636255 | TX, TX | II | 4 | 1 | CEMEX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
3AKJGNDV3PDUM7337 5HTSN4222D7T91256 |
TX R759333 TX 272B580 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| October 1, 2026 | V262616937 | TX, TX | II | 2 | — | LONGVIEW ASPHALT | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AG11Y44M010048 |
TX K196346 |
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| September 30, 2026 | V262626387 | TX, TX | II | — | — | HEIDELBERG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR MANAC TRAILERS USA |
5KJJBWD1XSPVY0374 5MC5154285P005697 |
TX R764744 TX W60124 |
| September 30, 2026 | V262616933 | TX, TX | II | 3 | — | LONGVIEW ASPHALT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER — |
3AKJGNDR4NDNK6743 5TU1140247S000231 |
TX R698838 TX 100B825 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 14, 2026 | V262545754 | TX, TX | II | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M1AJ06Y27N011352 |
TX K226763 |
| September 10, 2026 | V262586953 | TX, TX | II | — | — | DTI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
— — |
3ALXFB004KDKK1916 4B9BKDJ27MH054578 |
TX R669551 TX 190C755 |
| September 9, 2026 | V262572467 | TX, TX | I | 5 | 1 | ARCOSA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CONSTRUCTION TRAILER SPECIALISTS |
3AKJGNDR8NDNK6597 5TU114025BS000764 |
TX R546448 TX 279B945 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
| 392.2WG | State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DTI | 10 | September 10, 2026 |
| FROST CRUSHED STONE | 5 | September 25, 2025 |
| LONGVIEW ASPHALT | 4 | October 1, 2026 |
| ARCOSA | 3 | September 9, 2026 |
| HEIDELBERG MATERIALS | 2 | July 30, 2026 |
| BIG CITY CRUSHED CONCRETE | 2 | September 4, 2025 |
| FROST | 2 | March 14, 2025 |
| TRAILER PLUS | 1 | October 7, 2026 |
| BROOKS | 1 | October 7, 2026 |
| CEMEX | 1 | October 6, 2026 |
| HEIDELBERG | 1 | September 30, 2026 |
| LITTLE RIVER | 1 | August 31, 2026 |
33 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 17, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 18, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 16, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 30, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 25, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 13, 2020 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 23, 2020 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 18, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
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