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DOT 786646Hardinsburg, KY

Dean Dowell

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateHardinsburg, KY 40143

Dean Dowell has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameDean Dowell
DBA—
DOT #786646
MC #—
CityHardinsburg
StateKentucky
ZIP40143
Authority age27 yr 5 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed—
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
27 yr 5 mo
Since 1998

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Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

US HWY 1, Hardinsburg, KY, 40143

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

⚠
No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedDec 1998
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Dean Dowell

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Dean Dowell authorized to operate?

Dean Dowell's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Dean Dowell's safety record?

Dean Dowell does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Dean Dowell operate?

Dean Dowell operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Dean Dowell insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Dean Dowell had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Dean Dowell as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Dean Dowell?

Dean Dowell's DOT number is 786646. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Dean Dowell Safety Record, DOT 786646. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/786646
MLA
"Dean Dowell Safety Record, DOT 786646." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/786646
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"Dean Dowell Safety Record, DOT 786646." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/786646
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