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Dove Creek Motor Express

Unclaimed
Interstate
(1 review) 4.6 out of 5
Essex, ON N8M 3G7
USDOT
569182
Docket
MC276759

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Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
10.0
Communication
6.0
Timeliness
10.0

Overview

Dove Creek Motor Express has been in business since 1993 and continues to operate with the highest level of integrity. The formula is simple; we provide best in class transportation services throughout South Western Ontario, Southern Michigan and points beyond. Our head office is strategically located in Essex, Ontario, only minutes from an international crossing. Our key location coupled with our cross border expertise enables us to efficiently support all our customers’ needs, both domestic and international.
Dove Creek is a privately owned asset-based carrier who is committed to long term sustainability and continuous growth. Dove Creek believes that our most valuable assets are the Professional Drivers and Administrative Staff that make up our Team. Together, driven by integrity and a modern fleet we confidently assure our customers that we will do “whatever it takes” to get the job done!

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 18 107 1
Leased 10 0 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Garbage, Refuse, Trash
  • Chemicals
  • Paper Products

Truck Types

  • Dry Van
  • Reefer
  • Flatbed

Shipment Types

  • Less than Truckload
  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
1,759,409 (2023)
Electronic Tracking
0% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

This information was provided by Dove Creek Motor Express

Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Contract Active — 09/12/1994 (29 years, 7 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Hazmat
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 7 1 1 3.22 28.1%
Unsafe Driving 1 0 0 0.31 3.1%
Hours of Service Compliance 0 0 0 0 0%
Driver Fitness 0 0 0 0 0%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 1 0 0 1
Crash Reports 1 0 0 1

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 9 0 0% 6.67%
Vehicle 7 1 14.29% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Old Republic Insurance Company
Policy limit
$1,000,000
Policy number
T70006
Effective date
03/01/2013
Address
307 N. Michigan Ave. 17 Th Floor, Chicago, IL, US, 60601
Phone
+1-800-621-0365

Insurance type
Cargo
Company name
Arch Insurance Company
Policy limit
$0
Policy number
C1MTC5310701
Effective date
03/01/2012

PA

Verified Broker from Pennsylvania

January 13, 2022

“Full Truckload from Santa Fe Springs, CA to Toronto, ON”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
6/10

Likes

Driver was the best part about this carrier. He was punctual, patient and professional. He provided morning updates and informed us when he reached the border for crossing.

Dislikes

Dispatchers only had to provide afternoon updates and did not do very well missing 3 out of 5 updates.


Lanes
Santa Fe Springs, CA to Toronto, ON
Freight Details
General Freight
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking