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Carrier profile · USDOT 2420980 · MC-833848 · Updated 06/13/2026

DOWDY TRANSPORT LLC

32 power unitsavg 7.4 yrRegional · 6 statesGALLATIN, TN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-833848 ACTIVE
Verified linksdowdytransport.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
32Power units
16 observed · MCS-150
22Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.4Avg age (yr)
2014–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(615) 338-5733Email dispatchBDOWDY@DOWDYTRANSPORT.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority13 yr active
since 2013
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo72.7%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
5 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

32 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7.4 yr

Model years 2014–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

13 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2013 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 13-yr authority, 73% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is DOWDY TRANSPORT LLC safe to work with?

Is DOWDY TRANSPORT LLC safe to load? DOWDY TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 2420980, MC-833848) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in GALLATIN, TN, operating 32 power units and 32 drivers. Operating authority has been active 13 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 60 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 72.7% (above the 22.26% national average), with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (68/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
DTDOWDY TRANSPORT LLC 68
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Frequently asked

What is DOWDY TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number?

DOWDY TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number is 2420980, and its motor carrier number is MC-833848.

Is DOWDY TRANSPORT LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, DOWDY TRANSPORT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is DOWDY TRANSPORT LLC's safety record?

DOWDY TRANSPORT LLC has a 72.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 60 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 68/100 (tier: review).

How big is DOWDY TRANSPORT LLC's fleet?

DOWDY TRANSPORT LLC operates 32 power units and 32 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is DOWDY TRANSPORT LLC based?

DOWDY TRANSPORT LLC is based in GALLATIN, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.

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