What is Dykes & Son INC's safety grade?

Dykes & Son INC has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does Dykes & Son INC have?

Dykes & Son INC has 9 inspections on record with a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 25 violations.

Has Dykes & Son INC been involved in any crashes?

Dykes & Son INC has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does Dykes & Son INC have active authority and insurance?

Dykes & Son INC has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is on file.

Dykes & Son INC Safety Record

DOT# 303460 · Phenix City, AL 36870 · 3342983275

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 02/07/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 0/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Dykes & Son INC (DOT# 303460) in Phenix City, Alabama has 9 inspections on record with 25 violations and a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

9 Inspections

11.1% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

6 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 11.1%

Carrier: 11.1% (1 of 9) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 9) National: 6.4%

63% OOS rate better than 63% of carriers in Alabama

32% crash rate better than 32% of carriers in Alabama

Violation Categories · 25 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.

25 total violations across 9 inspections

1 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (4%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Driver Fitness

Other

Inspection History · 9 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.

Inspected across 2 states: AL, GA

Level 1: 1 (11%) Level 2: 8 (89%)

1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
02/07/2026	AL	2	0
11/12/2025	AL	2	0
07/27/2025	AL	2	0
05/29/2025	AL	2	1
06/06/2024	AL	2	0
10/04/2023	GA	2	0
08/11/2023	AL	1	0
07/24/2023	AL	2	0
06/01/2023	AL	2	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.

MC/MX Number MC215935

Common Authority Active

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Progressive Specialty Ins. Co.	$750	03/13/2018
CARGO	Essex Insurance Company	N/A	01/27/2011

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.

Power Units 6

Drivers 2

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 10/20/1987

MCS-150 Filed 20240718 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 79,000

Address 2804 Opelika Rd, Phenix City, AL 36870