Dowdy Transport LLC Safety Record
DOT# 2420980 · Gallatin, TN 37066 · 6153385733
Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Dowdy Transport LLC (DOT# 2420980) in Gallatin, Tennessee has 62 inspections on record with 87 violations and a 25.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 87 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 62 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/15/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 02/25/2026 | OH | 1 | 0 |
| 02/17/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 10/10/2025 | TN | 0 | 1 |
| 10/08/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/04/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 05/14/2025 | OH | 0 | 1 |
| 04/02/2025 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/31/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-OCT-24 | IL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21-APR-25 | KY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20-AUG-25 | KY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16-FEB-25 | KY | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15-MAR-25 | KY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Spinnaker Insurance Company | $750 |
Fleet Profile
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.