Carrier profile · USDOT 838138 · MC372602 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Dawson Construction Inc

Howard, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1999
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsGarbage/RefuseConstructionGravel
17
Power units
11
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1
Annual miles
27 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC372602
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jan 30, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Western National Mutual Insurance Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
17
Power units
17
Trucks
10
Tractors owned
11
Trailers owned
11
Drivers
11
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsGarbage/RefuseConstructionGravel
Annual mileage
1 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
838138
MC / docket
MC-372602
Legal name
Dawson Construction Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 5, 1999
Last MCS-150
Apr 3, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
11 (11)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (605) 772-5756

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Dawson Construction Inc's USDOT number?

Dawson Construction Inc's USDOT number is 838138 and its docket number is MC372602.

Is Dawson Construction Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Dawson Construction Inc's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Dawson Construction Inc's fleet?

17 power units and 11 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 3, 2026.

What insurance does Dawson Construction Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Western National Mutual Insurance Co..

Where is Dawson Construction Inc located?

Dawson Construction Inc is located at 604 S Maple Street, Howard, SD, 57349. Phone: (605) 772-5756.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.