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Carrier profile · USDOT 1488086 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Dotson & Sons

Lower Peach Tree, AL · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2006
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (334) 636-5600
6
Power units
6
Drivers
7
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
1
Annual miles
20 yr
Registered
75
/ 100
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Vehicle OOS well above average: 66.7% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. Driver OOS well above average: 14.3% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates0/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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
Vehicle out-of-service
66.7%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 4 of 6 inspections
Driver out-of-service
14.3%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 7 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 500000.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
7
Driver inspections
7
Vehicle inspections
6
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
6
Power units
6
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
10
Trailers owned
6
Drivers
6
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Annual mileage
1 mi (2022)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1488086
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Dotson & Sons
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Apr 13, 2006
Last MCS-150
Jul 11, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
6 (6)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Dotson & Sons's USDOT number?

Dotson & Sons's USDOT number is 1488086.

Is Dotson & Sons authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Dotson & Sons's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 7 roadside inspections, a 66.7% vehicle and 14.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Dotson & Sons's fleet?

6 power units and 6 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 11, 2024.

Where is Dotson & Sons located?

Dotson & Sons is located at 4975 Nettlesboro Rd, Lower Peach Tree, AL, 36751. Phone: (334) 636-5600.

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