Freight Carrier · Jefferson, GA
DOWELL EXPRESS INC
2171 BILL WRIGHT ROAD · Jefferson, GA 30549
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(706) 245-0493
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- MC #280173
- USDOT #574234 USDOT Active
- 38Power Units
- 36Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
DOWELL EXPRESS INC is a Jefferson, GA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Georgia. This company has 38 truck(s) in their fleet and 36 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-280173 and their USDOT number is 574234.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/01/2026 · last updated Oct 24, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 02/01/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 1,514,906 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Commodities Dry Bulk
- Refrigerated Food
- Paper Products
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 15 states over the past 24 months: GA (15), KY (9), TN (9), NC (7), KS (5), MS (5), SC (5), MO (3), AR (3), NY (2), MI (2), PA (2), +3 more. Home base: Jefferson, Georgia.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 0Injury
- 1Tow
- 1Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
8.84
15
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.68
10
Vehicle Maintenance
5.3
14
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.04
1
Inspection Summary
- 70Total
- 34Clean
- 36With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 41 unique codes
Critical 10
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle
- 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 8
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
Vehicle Maintenance 13
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
Hours of Service 10
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 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 Time
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.
- 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
- 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
Locations
Physical Address
DOWELL EXPRESS INC2171 BILL WRIGHT ROAD
JEFFERSON, GA 30549
Mailing Address
Same as physical.