DAWSON'S BODY SHOP INC
22-unit auto hauler based in Watervliet, NY. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 568292
- MC
- MC276535
- Based
- Watervliet, NY
- Contact
- 5182732123 · dawsonbodyshop@aol.com
What this carrier is
Hauling motor vehicles and other: pre-cast concrete, DAWSON'S BODY SHOP INC operates as a small-fleet auto hauler from Watervliet, NY. 22 power units, 18 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC276535 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 6 owned trucks, 16 owned tractors, 23 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: 3,338 motor carriers operating 22 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness 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 | 8 | 14.69 | 54.4% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 1 | 5.33 | 18.8% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.93 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 41.39 | 24.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.65 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 22-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 568292: 32 inspections across 6 states. Most recent inspection: Jan 20, 2026 in NY.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 13 |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 |
| Total violations | 36 (4 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is an auto hauler that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a small fleet scale, with motor vehicles, and other: pre-cast concrete 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 3,338 peer carriers operating 22 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 18 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 36 violations.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet auto hauler running over-the-road lanes with 22 power units on file.
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