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Carrier profile · USDOT 574234 · MC280173 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Dowell Express Inc

Jefferson, GA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1994
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeverages+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (706) 245-0493
38
Power units
36
Drivers
65
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
1.5M
Annual miles
32 yr
Registered
84
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 36.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
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
Vehicle out-of-service
36.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 9 of 25 inspections
Driver out-of-service
4.6%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 3 of 65 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.33 per 1M mi
Total inspections
65
Driver inspections
65
Vehicle inspections
25
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2001)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC280173
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. May 26, 2026Liability (BIPD) · American Inter-Fidelity Exchange · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
38
Power units
38
Trucks
29
Tractors owned
67
Trailers owned
36
Drivers
36
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsRecycle Products
Annual mileage
1,514,906 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
574234
MC / docket
MC-280173
Legal name
Dowell Express Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 12, 1994
Last MCS-150
Feb 1, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
36 (36)
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 · (706) 245-0493

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 Dowell Express Inc's USDOT number?

Dowell Express Inc's USDOT number is 574234 and its docket number is MC280173.

Is Dowell Express Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Dowell Express Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 65 roadside inspections, a 36.0% vehicle and 4.6% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Dowell Express Inc's fleet?

38 power units and 36 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 1, 2026.

What insurance does Dowell Express Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with American Inter-Fidelity Exchange.

Where is Dowell Express Inc located?

Dowell Express Inc is located at 2171 Bill Wright Road, Jefferson, GA, 30549. Phone: (706) 245-0493.

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