DBA: Dawson Oil Company
Mel Dawson Inc is an active intrastate hazmat carrier based in Rocklin, CA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 19 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 19 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 75% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 80% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 32% | 82% | Better than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 1 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 1 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 49 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | CA |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0.73 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0.13 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.22 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 2 states. Top state CA accounts for 97% of activity. Activity outside home state (CA): 3%.
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | CA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | 38323A2LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 18, 2025 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 172200AHMSPSNSP | HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to provide HM shipping paper | Hazardous Materials Compliance | — |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 39375CTAOTDLT232 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 1783406HMP | HM (Packaging) - MC 306/307/312 supports and anchoring requirements. | Hazardous Materials Compliance | — |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 393100CC | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 39395B | Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g. lamps required by 393.11 ABS lights or low air | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 177834J2HMBP | HM (Bulk Packages) - Operate a motor vehicle with the internal valve in the open position | Hazardous Materials Compliance | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 1783408AHMP | HM (Packaging) - MC 306/307/312 appurtenances attachments | Hazardous Materials Compliance | — |