Dawn Transportation LLC
USDOT 1170974 · MC-463108 · Jackson, Michigan · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Dawn Transportation LLC is a company based in Jackson, Michigan, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 246 power units and 273 drivers, which ranks it #53 by fleet size among 349 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Michigan. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 218 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 12.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 2.8 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Dawn Transportation LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1170974 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-463108 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 3333 Sargent Rd, Jackson, MI 49201 |
| Phone | (219) 649-7497 |
| First registered | Sep 24, 2003 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1170974.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 229 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 260 | 0 |
- 1.11 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 14,504,050 miles reported for 2024 – about 58,960 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 1% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 273 CDL drivers; 273 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Michigan carriers with 50+ units (349).
| Measure | Dawn Transportation LLC | Same size, US | MI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 12.5% | 18.8% | 17.2% | 34% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 37% lower than average |
| Inspections | 218 | 218 with a driver check, 112 with a vehicle check, 84 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Dawn Transportation LLC?
Dawn Transportation LLC is registered with USDOT number 1170974 and operating authority MC-463108.
How many trucks does Dawn Transportation LLC have?
It reports 246 power units (229 tractors, 17 straight trucks) and 265 trailers, with 273 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 7, 2025).
Where is Dawn Transportation LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Jackson, Michigan 49201.
What is the out-of-service rate of Dawn Transportation LLC?
Over 24 months, 12.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.