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Carrier profile · USDOT 1860998 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John Dowson Inc

DBA Dowson Farms · Divernon, IL · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2009
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm Supplies
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (217) 652-0995
40
Power units
40
Drivers
11
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
1
Annual miles
17 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% · 1 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 11 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 500000.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
11
Driver inspections
11
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
0
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
40
Power units
40
Trucks
40
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
40
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Annual mileage
1 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1860998
MC / docket
None
Legal name
John Dowson Inc
DBA
Dowson Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Mar 4, 2009
Last MCS-150
Feb 3, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
40 (1)
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 John Dowson Inc's USDOT number?

John Dowson Inc's USDOT number is 1860998.

Is John Dowson Inc authorized to operate?

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

What is John Dowson Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 11 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is John Dowson Inc's fleet?

40 power units and 40 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 3, 2026.

Where is John Dowson Inc located?

John Dowson Inc is located at 2382 W Boarman Rd, Divernon, IL, 62530. Phone: (217) 652-0995.

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