DOBSON TRUCKING INC
24-unit dry-bulk carrier based in Dobson, NC. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 94654
- MC
- MC140914
- Based
- Dobson, NC
- Contact
- 3363868952 · dobsontruckinginc1959@gmail.com
What this carrier is
Hauling dry bulk commodities, DOBSON TRUCKING INC operates as a small-fleet dry-bulk carrier from Dobson, NC. 24 power units, 23 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC140914 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Aug 3, 2004).
Fleet composition on file: 11 owned trucks, 12 owned tractors, 15 owned trailers, 1 term-leased tractor, 1 term-leased trailer.
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: 2,901 motor carriers operating 24 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Unsafe Driving at 216.1% of peer cohort average — roughly double the norm and the dominant reason for the A grade. Main caution: unsafe driving is the weakest area of the record and warrants direct confirmation with the carrier.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 31 | 14.34 | 216.1% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 | 5.68 | 35.2% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.83 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 40.33 | 62.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.46 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 24-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 94654: 121 inspections across 10 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 16, 2026 in SC.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 20 |
| Hours-of-Service | 12 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 |
| Total violations | 52 (5 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 3 reportable crashes , 4 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jun 24, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a dry-bulk carrier that runs regional lanes, at a small fleet scale, with dry bulk commodities 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 2,901 peer carriers operating 24 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 81 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 52 violations, 3 reportable crashes.
- Unsafe Driving is the weakest area — 216.1% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet dry-bulk carrier running regional lanes with 24 power units on file.
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