DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1928473
MC Number
689255
Fleet Size
36
Total Drivers
30
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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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 1.5% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 2 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 65 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
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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.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Virginia is 15.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 28.9% across 24,865 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
65
Total
66%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
2
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC (USDOT #1928473) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC's safety record?
DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC has 65 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 2 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information 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 1.5%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 45.5%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.