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DOTSON & SON TRUCKING CO INC

70 DODSON DRIVE · Hayden, AL 35079

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1242056
  • USDOT #1186838 USDOT Active
  • 17
    Power Units
  • 13
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DOTSON & SON TRUCKING CO INC is a Hayden, AL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Alabama. This company has 17 truck(s) in their fleet and 13 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1242056 and their USDOT number is 1186838.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/01/2026 · last updated Sep 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name DODSON & SON TRUCKING COMPANY INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 06/01/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 8,000,000 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Tennessee — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Alabama — home base

Inspection activity   Home base   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: TN (7), MS (4), IL (1), AR (1), MO (1). Home base: Hayden, Alabama.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Sep 9, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.44 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.87 2 Vehicle Maintenance 4.44 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.31 1

Inspection Summary

  • 14
    Total
  • 8
    Clean
  • 6
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 11 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 3

  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
DOTSON & SON TRUCKING CO INC
70 DODSON DRIVE
HAYDEN, AL 35079
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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