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Carrier profile · USDOT 849278 · MC743719 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Ernest Jones

DBA Jones and Son · Dawson, GA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2000
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsConstructionGravel, Asphalt, Dir
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (229) 886-3565
7
Power units
4
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
3
Crashes · 24 mo
20K
Annual miles
26 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

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% · 2 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
3
0 fatal3 injury3 tow-away
Crash rate 75.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
4
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC743719
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
7
Power units
7
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
4
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstructionGravel, Asphalt, Dir
Annual mileage
20,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
849278
MC / docket
MC-743719
Legal name
Ernest Jones
DBA
Jones and Son
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jan 13, 2000
Last MCS-150
Oct 6, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
4 (4)
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.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (229) 886-3565

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Frequently asked

What is Ernest Jones's USDOT number?

Ernest Jones's USDOT number is 849278 and its docket number is MC743719.

Is Ernest Jones authorized to operate?

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

What is Ernest Jones's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 3 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Ernest Jones's fleet?

7 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 6, 2025.

Where is Ernest Jones located?

Ernest Jones is located at 3001 New Hope Road, Dawson, GA, 39842. Phone: (229) 886-3565.

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