Dowell Express INC
Phone (708) 417-9166Buffalo Grove, IL
Find this carrier by: Dowell Express · USDOT 3548621 · MC 1187607 · 708-417-9166 · 7084179166 · Buffalo Grove, IL
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- USDOT
- USDOT3548621
- MC
- 1187607
- Registered
- 2021 · 5 yrs
- Location
- Buffalo Grove, IL
- MCS-150 filed
- Jan 23, 2026
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority records
1 filing
See recorded statuses and dates below
Insurance records
1 filing
Policy details below; verify current coverage
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Dowell Express INC is an active motor carrier based in Buffalo Grove, IL, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 3548621 and MC 1187607. Phone: (708) 417-9166. It reports 6 power units and 6 drivers on its MCS-150 (Jan 23, 2026). In the last 24 months it had 19 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reportable crashes in the available records.
USDOT 3548621 was first registered with FMCSA on Jan 12, 2021 (5 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Jan 23, 2026. The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co.) took effect Jan 29, 2026, recorded as "TERM/REPL". Its vehicles were inspected 19 times on record, most recently on Aug 19, 2026, most often in IL.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Jan 23, 2026
- Registration record changed
- Nov 8, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Aug 19, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Aug 19, 2026
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Not on file for USDOT 3548621: connected companies.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Dmytro Dmytrush
- Legal name
- Dowell Express INC
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 3548621
- Docket numbers
- MC 1187607 (active)
- Registered
- Jan 12, 2021 (5 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Jan 23, 2026
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- January 2028 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Buffalo Grove, IL
- USDOT registrations in Buffalo Grove
- 568
- Currently active
- 250 (44%)
- One-truck operations
- 401 (71%)
- With for-hire authority
- 438 (77%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 40
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 9, 2026. This carrier reports 6 power units against a local average of 3.9.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 3548621
- Docket numbers
- MC 1187607
- Phone
- (708) 417-9166708-417-91667084179166
- dispatch@dowellexpress.com
- Officers
- Dmytro Dmytrush
- Legal name
- Dowell Express INC
- Address
- 1415 Rachel Ln, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 3AKJHHDR5MSMN3052, 1RNF53A26SR073186, 1RNF53A24SR073185, 3AKJHHDR6MSMN3044, 1RNF53A25TR075271, 3AKJHHDR6MSMN3061, 1RNF53A23TR075270, 3AKJHHDR4MSMN3060, 1RNF53A23NR056981, 1RNF53A27TR075269 and 6 more below
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 3548621 as active.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
Stored legacy record lists Common carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
Stored BIPD amount: $750,000. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
1 available record · FMCSA release date: Nov 9, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
MC1187607 · Recorded status: Active — view record
- Liability insurance amount on file
- 750000.000000000000000000
- Bond on file
- No (N)
- Bond required
- No (N)
- Business city
- BUFFALO GROVE
- Business country code
- US
- Business state code
- IL
- Business street / PO box
- 1415 RACHEL LN
- Business telephone
- 7084179166
- Business mail deliverability code
- Y
- Business postal code
- 60089
- Cargo filing on file
- No (N)
- Cargo filing required
- No (N)
- Docket number
- MC1187607
- Legal name
- DOWELL EXPRESS INC
- Mailing city
- BUFFALO GROVE
- Mailing country code
- US
- Mailing state code
- IL
- Mailing street / PO box
- 1415 RACHEL LN
- Mailing mail deliverability code
- Y
- Mailing postal code
- 60089
- Required insurance amount, as filed
- 750000.000000000000000000
- Recorded authority status
- Active
- Authority type
- Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
- USDOT number
- 3548621
Insurance filings
1 available record · FMCSA release date: Nov 9, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
MC1187607 · Insurer: Northland Insurance Company · Policy: WN418970 · Effective Jan 29, 2026 — view record
- Docket number
- MC1187607
- Effective date
- Jan 29, 2026 (filed: 20260129)
- Insurance class
- Primary (P)
- Insurance form
- BMC-91X
- Insurance type
- Liability (BIPD) (1)
- Insurance company
- Northland Insurance Company
- Maximum coverage amount, as filed
- 750000.00
- Policy number
- WN418970
- Received by FMCSA
- Jan 22, 2026 (filed: 20260122)
- Underlying limit, as filed
- 0.00
- USDOT number
- 3548621
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 9, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 9, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Active | None | None |
| Contract | None | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 1187607
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- $750,000
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance filings
| Type | Insurer | Form | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) | Northland Insurance Company | 91X | WN418970 | $750,000 | Jan 29, 2026 |
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Great West Casualty Co. | GRT15304A | Jan 29, 2024 | Jan 29, 2026 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Northland Insurance Company | WN341048 | Jan 29, 2023 | Jan 29, 2024 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company | CA945964977 | Jan 29, 2021 | Jan 29, 2023 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Recordable crash rate
- 0.000
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 19 (0 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 9 (3 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 1.57 | 2 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0.09 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 2.08 | 5 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 392.16-D | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 10, 2026.
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Aug 19, 2026
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 88735839 | KY | North Corbin Ky | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 87649394 | IA | 44 - Jct Hwy 71/20 Early | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Apr 21, 2026 | 87984056 | IL | 031 - Maryville - I-55/70 S/B | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87490560 | GA | Decatur Ga | Driver only (Level 3) | 2 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 2 violations
|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 87261382 | KY | Central City | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 86854532 | IL | 026 - Carlock - I-74 W/B | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 86207535 | IL | I-474 | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 85866129 | KY | Morehead | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 85939108 | IL | I-80W/B West Of Gougar Road | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Aug 7, 2025 | 85487286 | NY | Batavia Ny | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
Showing the 10 most recent of 19 inspection records on file.
Latest crashes
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| IL · Illinois | 4 | 0 |
| KY · Kentucky | 3 | 0 |
| OH · Ohio | 2 | 1 |
| AR · Arkansas | 1 | 0 |
| GA · Georgia | 1 | 0 |
| IA · Iowa | 1 | 0 |
| IN · Indiana | 1 | 0 |
| MI · Michigan | 1 | 1 |
| MO · Missouri | 1 | 0 |
| NM · New Mexico | 1 | 1 |
| NY · New York | 1 | 0 |
| SD · South Dakota | 1 | 0 |
| TN · Tennessee | 1 | 0 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Inspections and crashes by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 6
- CDL drivers
- 6
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 6
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 6
- Trucks
- 6
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 1,101,334 (2026)
- Seen at inspections
- 8 trucks · 8 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3AKJHHDR5MSMN3052 | 2021 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | P1304679 IL | 4 | Aug 19, 2026 | 1 / 0 |
| 1RNF53A26SR073186 | 2025 | Reitnouer Inc Reitnouer Inc | Semi-Trailer | 1005678ST IL | 4 | Aug 19, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1RNF53A24SR073185 | 2025 | Reitnouer Inc Reitnouer Inc | Semi-Trailer | 1005679ST IL | 2 | Apr 21, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJHHDR6MSMN3044 | 2021 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | P1276404 IL | 4 | Apr 21, 2026 | 2 / 1 |
| 1RNF53A25TR075271 | 2026 | Reitnouer Inc Reitnouer Inc | Semi-Trailer | 1024762ST IL | 3 | Apr 1, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJHHDR6MSMN3061 | 2021 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | P1306375 IL | 3 | Apr 1, 2026 | 2 / 0 |
| 1RNF53A23TR075270 | 2026 | Reitnouer Inc Reitnouer Inc | Semi-Trailer | 1024761ST IL | 2 | Mar 10, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJHHDR4MSMN3060 | 2021 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | P1298520 IL | 3 | Mar 10, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1RNF53A23NR056981 | 2022 | Reitnouer Inc Reitnouer Inc | Semi-Trailer | 861456ST IL | 2 | Jan 15, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1RNF53A27TR075269 | 2026 | Reitnouer Inc Reitnouer Inc | Semi-Trailer | 1024760ST IL | 1 | Jul 23, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJHHDV5MSMS0999 | 2021 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | P1233377 IL | 1 | Jul 23, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1RNF48A28GR038513 | 2016 | Reitnouer Inc Reitnouer Inc | Semi-Trailer | 898266ST IL | 3 | Jul 2, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 4V4NC9EH4GN958544 | 2016 | Volvo Truck Vnl | Truck Tractor | P1120070 IL | 3 | Jul 2, 2025 | 2 / 1 |
| 3AKJHHDRXMSMP9534 | 2021 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | WIX517216 IL | 1 | May 13, 2025 | 1 / 1 |
| 1TTF532A6P3359787 | 2023 | Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Semi-Trailer | 891716ST IL | 3 | Apr 13, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 4V4NC9EH3HN978690 | 2017 | Volvo Truck Vnl | Truck Tractor | P1159702 IL | 1 | Nov 7, 2024 | 0 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- Tractor-TrailerInspection 8 truck tractors and 8 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co. (MC1187607) — TERM/REPL.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co. (MC1187607).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC1187607) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Northland Insurance Company (MC1187607).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company (MC1187607) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Artisan & Truckers Casualty Company (MC1187607).
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 3548621.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Jan 12, 2021
- Last MCS-150 update
- Jan 23, 2026
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Dowell Express INC an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 3548621 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Dowell Express INC's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 3548621; docket number MC 1187607.
How do I contact Dowell Express INC?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (708) 417-9166; email dispatch@dowellexpress.com; address 1415 Rachel Ln, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.
What insurance does this record show for Dowell Express INC?
The stored legacy record shows $750,000 liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is Dowell Express INC's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Dowell Express INC have?
Power units: 6; drivers: 6, as filed on its MCS-150 (Jan 23, 2026).
What does Dowell Express INC haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight.
What equipment does Dowell Express INC operate?
On government records: Tractor-Trailer (8 truck tractors and 8 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
How many inspections and crashes has Dowell Express INC had?
Inspections: 19; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Dowell Express INC?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives January 2028. The latest filing stored here is Jan 23, 2026. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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