HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/574234-dowell-express-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:10 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
DOWELL EXPRESS INC
No risk signals found
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.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (706) 245-0493, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC280173.
- 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) | MC280173 | — | American Inter-Fidelity Exchange Policy L26A0800 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 26, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
8 of 27 · Georgia avg 22.6%
3 of 72 · Georgia avg 7.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | KS | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 21, 2026 | KS | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 13, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | KY | 3 | 2 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | VA | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Aug 25, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Georgia average covers 65,409 vehicle and 121,643 driver inspections of all Georgia-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
63 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 13 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 79 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Georgia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 31 | 10 | 49.2% | 59.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | 27.0% | 18.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 14 | 2 | 22.2% | 15.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.6% | 5.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 5 | 5 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 3 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALAC | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Georgia column is the mix across all Georgia-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | Mooresville, NC | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Dry Ridge, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Nashville, TN | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Huntington, IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 574234 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC280173 |
| Legal name | DOWELL EXPRESS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 38 |
| Drivers | 36 |
| Annual mileage | 1,514,906 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 2, 2001) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 12, 1994 · 32 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 1, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherRecycle Products
Questions about DOWELL EXPRESS INC
What does DOWELL EXPRESS INC's operating authority allow?
MC280173: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about DOWELL EXPRESS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking DOWELL EXPRESS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 574234. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (706) 245-0493, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC280173, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (706) 245-0493
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOWELL LOGISTICS LLC Broker |
Jefferson, GA | 4366356 | MC1709486 | — | Active Current · Motus |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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