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Carrier profile · USDOT 2857974 · MC-956960 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Dawson Operating LLC
8 power unitsavg 10 yrRegional · 5 statesMIDLAND, TX100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-956960 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
10Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.0Avg age (yr)
2008–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 11 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2016.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 21 inspections.
USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo11.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10 yr
Model years 2008–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
DAWSON OPERATING LLC (USDOT 2857974) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 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 $1,000,000 limit in force from STARNET INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 1, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 14 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 8 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 22, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DAWSON OPERATING LLC's USDOT number?
DAWSON OPERATING LLC's USDOT number is 2857974, and its motor carrier number is MC-956960.
Is DAWSON OPERATING LLC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, DAWSON OPERATING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DAWSON OPERATING LLC's safety record?
DAWSON OPERATING LLC has a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 21 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DAWSON OPERATING LLC's fleet?
DAWSON OPERATING LLC operates 8 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DAWSON OPERATING LLC based?
DAWSON OPERATING LLC is based in MIDLAND, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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