JAMES EDWARD DAWSON JR
AUTHORIZEDDBA: DAWSON TRUCKING
USDOT
2318738
MC Number
73097
Fleet Size
2
Total Drivers
1
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
JAMES EDWARD DAWSON JR is a small interstate motor carrier based in GILBERT, Louisiana, operating 2 power units with 1 drivers. All 5 BASIC scores sit well below FMCSA intervention thresholds, which is a good sign for anyone vetting this carrier. No crashes on file.
BASIC scores
SMS PercentilesHigher percentile = worse performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% may trigger an FMCSA investigation.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Exempt For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
What are BASIC scores?
FMCSA tracks carrier performance through its Safety Measurement System (SMS), which scores carriers across six categories called BASICs. Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, based on inspection and crash data from the past 24 months.
A score of 65 means the carrier performed worse than 65% of its peers. Anything above 75% can trigger FMCSA alerts or investigations. Brokers vetting new carriers should pay attention to scores above 50%.
- Unsafe driving
- Speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes, seatbelt violations. All based on what officers find during roadside inspections.
- HOS / Fatigue
- Hours-of-service violations, logbook problems, driving past the allowed limits. Fatigued driving is one of the top causes of truck crashes in the US.
- Driver fitness
- Licensing problems, expired medical certificates, and other driver qualification issues.
- Controlled substances
- Drug and alcohol testing violations, possession, or impairment.
- Vehicle maintenance
- Brake problems, tire issues, lighting defects, load securement failures. Caught during the vehicle portion of roadside inspections.
- Crash indicator
- Based on crash history from state-reported data. Higher percentile means more crashes relative to the carrier's size and mileage.
Inspections
0
Total
—
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
TIMBER CREEK CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, INC — eff. Nov 22, 2024
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is JAMES EDWARD DAWSON JR authorized to operate?
Yes. JAMES EDWARD DAWSON JR (USDOT #2318738) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is JAMES EDWARD DAWSON JR's safety record?
Based on FMCSA data, JAMES EDWARD DAWSON JR has no BASIC scores above the 75th percentile intervention threshold. They haven't received a formal FMCSA safety rating. No crashes on record.
How many trucks does JAMES EDWARD DAWSON JR operate?
JAMES EDWARD DAWSON JR operates 2 power units with 1 driver on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does JAMES EDWARD DAWSON JR transport hazardous materials?
No. JAMES EDWARD DAWSON JR does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is JAMES EDWARD DAWSON JR located?
JAMES EDWARD DAWSON JR is based in GILBERT, Louisiana at 298 BURNETT STREET, 71336. Phone: (318) 439-4442.