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DAWSON TRUCK LINES INC

USDOT 1928473 · MC-689255 · 1007 CHEROKEE STREET NE, ROANOKE, VA 24012

56High riskElevated riskVektor risk score · 0–100

Generated August 14, 2026 from the live FMCSA / NHTSA record. Decision support — not an FMCSA safety rating or a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.

Watch · 3

  • No active operating authority — No active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average — 46.9% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.3% national average.
  • Fatal crash on record — 1 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.

In good standing · 1

  • Established 17 years — Operating authority has been on file since 2009.

Identity & authority

Operating status
Active
Common authority
Inactive
Contract authority
None
Broker authority
None
Safety rating
Satisfactory (May 13, 2019)
Authority age
16 yr
Registered
Aug 20, 2009
Out-of-service
No
Phone
(540) 223-4488
Email
operations@dawsontrucklines.com
Website
dawsontrucklines.com
Address
1007 CHEROKEE STREET NE, ROANOKE, VA 24012

Fleet

Power units
36
Drivers
30
Observed units
72
Avg fleet age
8.3 yr

Insurance

Auto-liability on file
No
BIPD limit
$750k
Cargo on file
No
Cargo limit
$750k
Bond on file
No
Lapses
0

Safety · trailing 24 months

Vehicle OOS
46.9% (nat'l 22.26%)
Driver OOS
1.6% (nat'l 6.67%)
Inspections
63
Crashes
2
Fatal crashes
1
CSA BASICMeasurePercentileSourceAlert
Unsafe Driving1.846%Vektor est.
Hours-of-Service0.443%Vektor est.
Driver Fitness0.010%Vektor est.
Controlled Substances0.1219%Vektor est.
Vehicle Maintenance8.0280%Vektor est.