DOBBS EQUIPMENT SOUTHEAST LLC
43-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Albany, GA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 3975647
- MC
- MC1486969
- Based
- Albany, GA
- Contact
- 2298881212 · michael.kemmerer@dobbsequipment.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, construction materials, and other: service vehicle, DOBBS EQUIPMENT SOUTHEAST LLC operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator from Albany, GA. 43 power units, 105 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC1486969 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 40 owned trucks, 3 owned tractors, 3 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 758 motor carriers operating 43 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 21.65 | 13.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 9.20 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2.26 | 88.3% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 57.53 | 20.9% | No |
| Hazmat | 1 | 0.74 | 136.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 43-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 3975647: 23 inspections across 3 states. Most recent inspection: Jun 24, 2025 in GA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 |
| Hazmat | 1 |
| Total violations | 23 (4 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Nov 4, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs local lanes, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, construction materials, and other: service vehicle on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 758 peer carriers operating 43 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 13 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 2 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 23 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running local lanes with 43 power units on file.
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