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Freight Carrier · Knotts Island, NC

R D DOWELL & SON INC

Name: R D DOWELL & SON INC
Address: 498 MIDDLE GIBBS ROAD, KNOTTS ISLAND, NC, 27950, US
Telephone: (757) 404-0435

498 MIDDLE GIBBS ROAD · Knotts Island, NC 27950

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #884228
USDOT #714468 USDOT Active

1
Power Unit
1
Driver
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

R D DOWELL & SON INC is a Knotts Island, NC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-884228 and their USDOT number is 714468.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/30/2025 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 10/30/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 31,652 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: NC (3). Home base: Knotts Island, North Carolina.

Safety Record

Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 7 1 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

3
Total
2
Clean
1
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 2 unique codes

Critical 1

393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 1

396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

R D DOWELL & SON INC
498 MIDDLE GIBBS ROAD
KNOTTS ISLAND, NC 27950

Mailing Address

R D DOWELL & SON INC
494 MIDDLE GIBBS ROAD
KNOTTS ISLAND, NC 27950

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