Active carrier authority since 2025 · insured · 3 prior revocations — Grade A
CEDRIC DAWSON
DBA FLASHLIGHT TRUCKING · DOT 01261751 · MC# 760999 · BESSEMER, AL
Formerly FLASHLIGHT TRUCKING
Source: FMCSA SAFER · Errors? Dispute via DataQs
History & Compliance
Carrier (trucking) authority
Carrier authority — Active
CurrentLiability insurance ($750,000) — 4 years 3 months of 14 years 11 months covered
✓ Currently insured (since May 2025)
⚠ Gap: Nov 2012 → Oct 2015 (~3 yr without filings)
⚠ Gap: Dec 2016 → Jun 2021 (~4 yr without filings)
⚠ Gap: Mar 2022 → May 2025 (~3 yr without filings)
Reinstated
Common carrier authority
May 28, 2025ArchiveAuthority Revoked
Mar 9, 2022ArchiveRevocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation
effective 03/09/2022
Feb 4, 2022ArchiveReinstated
Common carrier authority
Jun 17, 2021ArchiveAuthority Revoked
Dec 19, 2016ArchiveRevocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation
effective 12/19/2016
Nov 16, 2016ArchiveReinstated
Common carrier authority
Nov 6, 2015ArchiveAuthority Revoked
Nov 13, 2012ArchiveRevocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation
effective 11/13/2012
Oct 11, 2012ArchiveGranted
Common carrier authority
Oct 6, 2011Archive
Active carrier authority
1-2 years of continuous authority
BIPD liability insurance on file, current
3 revocation(s), all over 2 years ago — no recent issues
Safety bonus earned for: no crashes in 24 months. Remaining bonus would need: more vehicle inspections on record; more driver inspections on record; an official FMCSA Satisfactory rating (most carriers are never rated).
Data synced daily from FMCSA. Trust Scores are calculated automatically.
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Frequently Asked
Does CEDRIC DAWSON have active FMCSA authority?
CEDRIC DAWSON (DOT 01261751) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is A (82/100). They've held active authority 1 year, 3 months.
What is their insurance status?
Per current records, CEDRIC DAWSON has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.
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