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Carrier profile · USDOT 265389 · MC181426 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

William C Dougherty

DBA Dougherty Trucking · Bedford, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1985
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (712) 523-2121
1
Power units
2
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
99K
Annual miles
41 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% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2010)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC181426
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Jun 1, 2018Liability (BIPD) · Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
99,260 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
265389
MC / docket
MC-181426
Legal name
William C Dougherty
DBA
Dougherty Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 10, 1985
Last MCS-150
Jun 12, 2026
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.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (712) 523-2121

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 William C Dougherty's USDOT number?

William C Dougherty's USDOT number is 265389 and its docket number is MC181426.

Is William C Dougherty authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is William C Dougherty's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is William C Dougherty's fleet?

1 power unit and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 12, 2026.

What insurance does William C Dougherty carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is William C Dougherty located?

William C Dougherty is located at 508 Lucas St, Bedford, IA, 50833-1093. Phone: (712) 523-2121.

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