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Freight Carrier · Jackson, MI

DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC

Name: DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC
Address: 3333 SARGENT RD, JACKSON, MI, 49201, US
Telephone: (219) 649-7497

3333 SARGENT RD · Jackson, MI 49201

Authorized: Property

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MC #463108
USDOT #1170974 USDOT Active

246
Power Units
273
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Jackson, MI freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Michigan. This company has 246 truck(s) in their fleet and 273 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-463108 and their USDOT number is 1170974.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/07/2025 · last updated Jun 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 04/07/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 14,504,050 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Commodities Dry Bulk
Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Jackson, Michigan. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

20 Severe Violations Updated Jun 9, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
5
Tow
7
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.75 21 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.1 12 Vehicle Maintenance 2.52 37 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

223
Total
159
Clean
64
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 52 unique codes

Critical 8

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak5× OOS×5 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 6

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× SW 5
392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 9

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
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.5× SW 1
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.3× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions2× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
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.1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 29

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
396.5(a)Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude1× SW 2
393.88Television/video display device - Improperly located1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC
3333 SARGENT RD
JACKSON, MI 49201

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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