Dalton Truck Service Co Safety Record
DOT# 810269 · Gastonia, NC 28053-2185 · 7048672317
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Dalton Truck Service Co (DOT# 810269) in Gastonia, North Carolina has 21 inspections on record with 13 violations and a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). 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 · 13 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 · 21 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 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/06/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 04/22/2025 | SC | 2 | 0 |
| 03/06/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/13/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/15/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 09/12/2024 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 06/11/2024 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 04/17/2024 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/12/2024 | NC | 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 | The Cincinnati Indemnity 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.