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Carrier profile · USDOT 785382 · MC-780997 · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Dawson's Towing & Snow Removal LLC
DBA DAWSON AFFORDABLE AUTO
6 power unitsavg 13.3 yrLocal · 1 statesELKINS, WV100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-780997 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
13.3Avg age (yr)
2003–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 9, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 28 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1998.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 39 inspections.
USDOT registration2727 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo15.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.3 yr
Model years 2003–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
27 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1998 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
DAWSON'S TOWING & SNOW REMOVAL LLC (USDOT 785382) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 9, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 9, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ACCELERANT NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Feb 6, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 9, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 15.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 9, 2026.
The carrier received 24 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 19 vehicle-level and 24 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 9, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 9, 2026.
It reports 6 power units and 9 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 9, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DAWSON'S TOWING & SNOW REMOVAL LLC's USDOT number?
DAWSON'S TOWING & SNOW REMOVAL LLC's USDOT number is 785382, and its motor carrier number is MC-780997.
Is DAWSON'S TOWING & SNOW REMOVAL LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 9, 2026, DAWSON'S TOWING & SNOW REMOVAL LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DAWSON'S TOWING & SNOW REMOVAL LLC's safety record?
DAWSON'S TOWING & SNOW REMOVAL LLC has a 15.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 39 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DAWSON'S TOWING & SNOW REMOVAL LLC's fleet?
DAWSON'S TOWING & SNOW REMOVAL LLC operates 6 power units and 9 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DAWSON'S TOWING & SNOW REMOVAL LLC based?
DAWSON'S TOWING & SNOW REMOVAL LLC is based in ELKINS, WV, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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