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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
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DOT 1470739Ellijay, GA

Sonny Dotson

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateEllijay, GA 30540

Sonny Dotson 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 nameSonny Dotson
DBA—
DOT #1470739
MC #—
CityEllijay
StateGeorgia
ZIP30540
Authority age20 yr 3 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed03/06/2006
Company officerSonny Dotson
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
20 yr 3 mo
Since 2006

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

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

Location

86 HICKSFORD RD, Ellijay, GA, 30540

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Inspection history

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

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

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 GrantedMar 2006
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Sonny Dotson

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Sonny Dotson authorized to operate?

Sonny Dotson'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 Sonny Dotson's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Sonny Dotson operate?

Sonny Dotson operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Sonny Dotson insured?

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

Has Sonny Dotson had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Sonny Dotson as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Sonny Dotson?

Sonny Dotson's DOT number is 1470739. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Sonny Dotson Safety Record, DOT 1470739. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1470739
MLA
"Sonny Dotson Safety Record, DOT 1470739." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1470739
Chicago
"Sonny Dotson Safety Record, DOT 1470739." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1470739
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