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Carrier profile · USDOT 1170974 · MC-463108 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Dawn Transportation LLC
246 power unitsavg 3.3 yrNational · 34 statesJACKSON, MI88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-463108 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
246Power units
127 observed · MCS-150
132Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.3Avg age (yr)
2011–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 23 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2003.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 371 inspections.
USDOT registration2222 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$2M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo12.4%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal33
6 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.3 yr
Model years 2011–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 1170974) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $2,000,000 limit in force from ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 1, 2017 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 221 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 113 vehicle-level and 221 driver-level — across 34 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 246 power units and 273 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 7, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number?
DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number is 1170974, and its motor carrier number is MC-463108.
Is DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety record?
DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC has a 12.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 371 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC's fleet?
DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC operates 246 power units and 273 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC based?
DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC is based in JACKSON, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 34 states.
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