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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 8, 2026
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DAWN TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 1170974 · MC463108 · EIN 16-1673107 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
3333 SARGENT RD, JACKSON, MI, 49201
(219) 649-7497 · JEFF MARTIN
66
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Possible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier7 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$2M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
246 / 273
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
219 / 666
Crashes (24 mo)
7
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — $2M BIPD · policy ISA H25097385 · eff 10/01/2017
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate12.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance463 pts
Unsafe Driving155 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance48 pts
Other40 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 150 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 40 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 35 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 24 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 21 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 20 |
Most inspected states
CA25
TX23
NC18
NM18
WA16
MI14
NY9
CO9
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.65 | 0.65 | ≈4–11% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.12 | 0.13 | ≈25–32% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.63 | 2.62 | ≈36–40% | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-11-05 · 10 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 22 inspections, 10 violations, 3 OOS, 14 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 3 OOS · 80%
393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.48A-BIBD
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 10%
395.30B2-ELDDFC24
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
3. Other1 viol · 10%
392.2-SLLTL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 7 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/15/2026 | ALEXANDRIA, IN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/02/2026 | LEWISVILLE, TX | 1 | ||
| 04/14/2026 | HAYWARD, CA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 01/06/2026 | RALEIGH, NC | ✓ | ||
| 09/19/2025 | POMONA, CA | ✓ | ||
| 07/11/2025 | ATLANTA, GA | 1 | ||
| 11/29/2024 | GA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 95 vehicles seen in inspections
47 truck44 trailer4 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JEFF MARTIN
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
14.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
273
Registered since
2003-09-24
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 327 carriers
Shares identifiers with 327 carriers (312 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE SPRINGS HATCHERY INC | 266500 | officer | strong |
| CITY TIRE CO INC | 336304 | officer | strong |
| DAWN FOODS INTERNATIONAL INC | 2040586 | strong | |
| GILLESPIE COATINGS OPERATING LLC | 267156 | officer | strong |
| JEFF MARTIN | 2166099 | officer | strong |
| JEFF MARTIN TRANSPORTS LLC | 526728 | officer | strong |
| JEFFREY PATE MARTIN | 2207910 | officer | strong |
| MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING | 229003 | officer | strong |
⚠ Possible reincarnation: BLUE SPRINGS HATCHERY INC (USDOT 266500, 1985).
Activity history (recent)
04/07/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
14.5M mi reported (2024)
04/09/2020 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 83 MS AJ5587
10/31/2017 — Insurance cancelled — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy HC2ECAP472M5033TCT11
10/04/2017 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/19/2017)
10/01/2017 — Insurance filed — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ISA H25097385
10/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary · policy HC2ECAP472M5033TCT11
03/17/2013 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 83 MS AJ5587
03/17/2013 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 83
10/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D009A00116
10/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D009A00100
01/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy MS CQ3133
10/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D009A00087
10/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D009A00065
10/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D009A00050
01/01/2007 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D009A00024
01/01/2006 — Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy D002A00223
01/01/2004 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary · policy TC2J-CAP-612K3801-TIL-03
09/26/2003 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/1170974.