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DOWELL EXPRESS INC

1415 RACHEL LN · Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

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  • MC #1187607
  • USDOT #3548621 USDOT Active
  • 6
    Power Units
  • 6
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DOWELL EXPRESS INC is a Buffalo Grove, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 6 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1187607 and their USDOT number is 3548621.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/23/2026 · last updated Jun 14, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/23/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,101,334 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Mexico — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 14 states over the past 24 months: IL (5), KY (2), OH (2), IA (1), GA (1), NY (1), TN (1), MI (1), SD (1), IN (1), AR (1), NM (1), +2 more. Home base: Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 17 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.42 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.11 2 Vehicle Maintenance 3.05 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 20
    Total
  • 11
    Clean
  • 9
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 4

  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
DOWELL EXPRESS INC
1415 RACHEL LN
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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