DOWELL EXPRESS INC

AUTHORIZED
2171 BILL WRIGHT ROAD, JEFFERSON, GA, 30549|(706) 245-0493

USDOT

574234

MC Number

280173

Fleet Size

38

Total Drivers

36

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

DOWELL EXPRESS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in JEFFERSON, Georgia, operating 38 power units with 36 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. No crashes on file. FMCSA records show 34 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl 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.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

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 rate5.9%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate30.8%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Georgia is 15.3% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 31.6% across 99,531 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

34

Total

72%

Driver %

Driver Inspections34
Vehicle Inspections13
Driver OOS Rate5.9%
Vehicle OOS Rate30.8%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE — eff. May 26, 2025

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

0

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes0

Frequently asked questions

Is DOWELL EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

Yes. DOWELL EXPRESS INC (USDOT #574234) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is DOWELL EXPRESS INC's safety record?

DOWELL EXPRESS INC has 34 inspections on file and no 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 DOWELL EXPRESS INC operate?

DOWELL EXPRESS INC operates 38 power units with 36 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does DOWELL EXPRESS INC transport hazardous materials?

No. DOWELL EXPRESS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is DOWELL EXPRESS INC located?

DOWELL EXPRESS INC is based in JEFFERSON, Georgia at 2171 BILL WRIGHT ROAD, 30549. Phone: (706) 245-0493.

What are DOWELL EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rates?

DOWELL EXPRESS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 5.9%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 30.8% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.