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Carrier profile · USDOT 914534 · MC409832 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Edward Lawson

DBA Lawson Farms · Hillview, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2000
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+13 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (217) 248-0084
2
Power units
2
Drivers
5
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
125K
Annual miles
26 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 5 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
5
Driver inspections
5
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2009)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC409832
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Jun 4, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatU.S. MailChemicalsRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
125,260 mi (2022)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
914534
MC / docket
MC-409832
Legal name
Edward Lawson
DBA
Lawson Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 3, 2000
Last MCS-150
Jun 5, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (217) 248-0084
Sharing this email address

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Frequently asked

What is Edward Lawson's USDOT number?

Edward Lawson's USDOT number is 914534 and its docket number is MC409832.

Is Edward Lawson authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Edward Lawson's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 5 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Edward Lawson's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 5, 2025.

What insurance does Edward Lawson carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company.

Where is Edward Lawson located?

Edward Lawson is located at 762 Northwest 500 Avenue United States, Hillview, IL, 62050. Phone: (217) 248-0084.

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