Dawn Transportation LLC Safety Record

DOT# 1170974 · Jackson, MI 49201 · 2196497497

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/18/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Dawn Transportation LLC (DOT# 1170974) in Jackson, Michigan has 334 inspections on record with 233 violations and a 9.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 7 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

334 Inspections
9.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
7 Crashes
246 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 9.6%
Carrier: 9.6% (32 of 334) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.9%
Carrier: 0.9% (3 of 334) National: 6.4%
67% OOS rate better than 67% of carriers in Michigan
43% crash rate better than 43% of carriers in Michigan

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

233 total violations across 334 inspections
36 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (15%)
Vehicle Maintenance
101
Unsafe Driving
92
Hours of Service
32
Driver Fitness
3
Other
5

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 36 states
Level 1: 71 (21%) Level 2: 115 (34%) Level 3: 148 (44%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/18/2026 NC 3 0 0
03/18/2026 MD 3 0 0
03/11/2026 MI 3 0 0
03/10/2026 MD 2 0 0
03/05/2026 NM 3 0 0
03/03/2026 WA 3 0 0
03/01/2026 WA 1 0 0
02/25/2026 MI 2 0 0
02/19/2026 NM 3 0 0
02/18/2026 NC 3 0 0
2 injury crashes
30-AUG-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-AUG-24 FL 0 0 0
29-NOV-24 GA 0 1 0
19-SEP-25 CA 0 0 0
11-JUL-25 GA 0 1 0
06-JAN-26 NC 0 0 0
05-JUL-24 CA 0 0 0
02-MAY-24 NJ 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC463108
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Ace American Insurance Company $2,000 10/01/2017

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 246
Drivers 273
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 09/24/2003
MCS-150 Filed 20250407 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 14,504,050
Address 3333 Sargent Rd, Jackson, MI 49201