Dowell Express INC Safety Record
DOT# 3548621 · Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 · 7084179166
Good safety record — scored 27/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/10/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 27/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Dowell Express INC (DOT# 3548621) in Buffalo Grove, Illinois has 23 inspections on record with 27 violations and a 30.4% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active 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 · 27 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 · 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 01/15/2026 | IL | 0 | 1 |
| 10/30/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 09/23/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 09/23/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 08/07/2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 07/23/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 07/02/2025 | MI | 1 | 0 |
| 05/13/2025 | OH | 1 | 0 |
| 04/13/2025 | SD | 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 | Northland 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.