Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
94 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 424180 · MC-823273 ·
Dawson Geophysical Company
94 power unitsavg 7.2 yrLocal · 2 statesMIDLAND, TX50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-823273 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
94Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.2Avg age (yr)
2013–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.2 yr
Model years 2013–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
36 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY (USDOT 424180) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 66.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 94 power units and 92 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 4, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 23, 2009 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY's USDOT number?
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY's USDOT number is 424180, and its motor carrier number is MC-823273.
Is DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY's safety record?
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY has a 66.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 4 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY's fleet?
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY operates 94 power units and 92 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY based?
DAWSON GEOPHYSICAL COMPANY is based in MIDLAND, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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