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35/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
M Dotson Contracting LLC
DOT 2179657 · Prestonsburg, KY
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

M Dotson Contracting LLC (DOT 2179657) is a Kentucky-based interstate carrier headquartered in Prestonsburg, KY. As of June 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: unsafe driving violation on record; driver qualification violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
M Dotson Contracting LLC
DOT Number2179657
MC Number—
Street151 DIXIE DR
City / StatePrestonsburg, KY 41653
Phone6062250179
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age14 yr 10 mo
MCS-150 filed09/14/2025
Company officerMelinda Dotson
Power units7
Total drivers8
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 75.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
7
Fleet
Drivers
8
Total
Inspections
4
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
75.0%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
14 yr 10 mo
Since 2011
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
4 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
4 insp (100%)· 2 viol
Driver Fitness
4 insp (100%)· 2 viol
Vehicle Maintenance
4 insp (100%)· 3 viol
Controlled Substances
4 insp (100%)
Inspection History
4 total · OOS rate 75.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
4/28/2025KYII01OOS
9/22/2025KYI12OOS
8/5/2025KYI11OOS
10/3/2024KYI00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
151 DIXIE DR, Prestonsburg, KY, 41653 · Open in Maps →
151 DIXIE DR, PRESTONSBURG, KY, 41653Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedAug 2011
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is M Dotson Contracting LLC authorized to operate?

M Dotson Contracting LLC'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 M Dotson Contracting LLC's safety record?

M Dotson Contracting LLC has 4 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 75.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does M Dotson Contracting LLC operate?

M Dotson Contracting LLC operates 7 power units with approximately 8 drivers.

Is M Dotson Contracting LLC insured?

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

Has M Dotson Contracting LLC had any risk indicators?

M Dotson Contracting LLC has a risk score of 35/100 (Caution) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for M Dotson Contracting LLC?

M Dotson Contracting LLC's DOT number is 2179657. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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