HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1801948-dolphin-trucking-services-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:34 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
DOLPHIN TRUCKING SERVICES LLC
Doing business as DOLPHIN TRANSPORTATION
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (205) 396-4637, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC655776.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC655776 | Primary | CANAL INSURANCE CO. Policy CT1101035812 · 91X | $750,000 | Jul 21, 2023 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 3 · Alabama avg 25.6%
0 of 8 · Alabama avg 4.1%
8 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | AL | 3 | 7 | No |
| May 27, 2026 | AL | 2 | 3 | No |
| Apr 8, 2026 | AL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 7, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 27, 2025 | AL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 13, 2025 | TN | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 16, 2025 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 17, 2025 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Alabama average covers 33,234 vehicle and 59,607 driver inspections of all Alabama-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
11 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 13 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Alabama share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 0 | 45.5% | 10.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 27.3% | 12.8% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | 27.3% | 72.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939AHLLH | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Alabama column is the mix across all Alabama-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1801948 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC655776 |
| Legal name | DOLPHIN TRUCKING SERVICES LLC |
| DBA name | DOLPHIN TRANSPORTATION |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 1,241,494 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 18, 2019) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 14, 2008 · 18 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 1, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about DOLPHIN TRUCKING SERVICES LLC
What does DOLPHIN TRUCKING SERVICES LLC's operating authority allow?
MC655776: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about DOLPHIN TRUCKING SERVICES LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking DOLPHIN TRUCKING SERVICES LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1801948. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (205) 396-4637, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC655776, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (205) 396-4637
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL MACHUA High risk Carrier · DBA DOLPHIN AUTO BROKER |
Birmingham, AL | 2247179 | MC719861 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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