DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC

AUTHORIZED
1007 CHEROKEE STREET NE, ROANOKE, VA, 24012|(540) 223-4488

USDOT

1928473

MC Number

689255

Fleet Size

36

Total Drivers

30

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in ROANOKE, Virginia, operating 36 power units with 30 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 1.3% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 2 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 75 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

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Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate1.3%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate41.7%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Virginia is 14.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 28.8% across 23,409 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

75

Total

68%

Driver %

Driver Inspections75
Vehicle Inspections36
Driver OOS Rate1.3%
Vehicle OOS Rate41.7%

Insurance on file

No insurance records on file with FMCSA.

Crash history

2

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes2

Frequently asked questions

Is DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC authorized to operate?

Yes. DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC (USDOT #1928473) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC's safety record?

DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC has 75 inspections on file and 2 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC operate?

DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC operates 36 power units with 30 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC transport hazardous materials?

No. DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC located?

DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC is based in ROANOKE, Virginia at 1007 CHEROKEE STREET NE, 24012. Phone: (540) 223-4488.

What are DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC's out-of-service rates?

DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.3%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 41.7% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.