Carrier profile · USDOT 2947604 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Lawson G Ford

DBA Ford Farms · Shafter, CA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2016
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedOther
3
Power units
4
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
9 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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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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
3
Power units
3
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
4
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Other
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2947604
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Lawson G Ford
DBA
Ford Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Nov 16, 2016
Last MCS-150
N/A
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
4 (0)
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 Lawson G Ford's USDOT number?

Lawson G Ford's USDOT number is 2947604.

Is Lawson G Ford authorized to operate?

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

What is Lawson G Ford's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Lawson G Ford's fleet?

3 power units and 4 drivers per its MCS-150.

Where is Lawson G Ford located?

Lawson G Ford is located at 17403 Beech Ave, Shafter, CA, 93263-9701. Phone: (661) 746-4641.

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