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    DOT Transportation INC

    MT STERLING, IL · USDOT 424023 · 1,853 trucks

    3.29 ratings

    Is DOT Transportation INC a good company to drive for?

    DOT Transportation INC earns mixed reviews from drivers, holding 3.2/5 across 9 reviews on pay, home time, dispatch, and safety.

    Carrier Overview Card
    FMCSA AUTHORIZED• USDOT #424023• MC #235436
    📍 MT STERLING, IL

    DOT Transportation INC

    Driver Reviews
    3.2/ 5.0(9 ratings)
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    DOT Transportation INC has 9 overall ratings, but nobody has said what it pays.

    FMCSA Inspection Stats24-Month Record
    Fleet Census1,853 Power Units • 2,395 Drivers

    "Quick check in. Very accommodating. Was late because of border delay, worked be in and was very fast. In and out was like 2 hours. Large yard. Can come early as…"

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    Company Rating

    Based on 11 driver reviews

    3.2

    9 reviews

    DOT Transportation INC rating distribution

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    Reviews (11)

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    Anonymous Driver• Sep 12, 2026
    1.0
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    Anonymous Driver

    Jun 14, 2026
    1.0

    Terrible experience at this facility. Checked in on time at 8:30 AM but had to wait over 6 hours to get unloaded. No respect for drivers and no urgency to move trucks. Long delays like this cost drivers money. Needs major improvement.

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    Anonymous Driver• May 15, 2026
    5.0
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    Anonymous Driver

    May 15, 2026
    5.0

    Quick check in. Very accommodating. Was late because of border delay, worked be in and was very fast. In and out was like 2 hours. Large yard. Can come early as they have over night parking available.

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    Anonymous Driver

    Apr 4, 2026

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    Does DOT Foods Transportation/DTI really pay new CDL drivers only $800/wk until they reach 200k miles logged? I'm looking into applying to DOT Transportation to get my CDL A, I just have a B. From their site, it seems they pay drivers only $800/wk until they reach 200k miles, and have to sign a 2 year contract. Is it true they limit your first year or two to just $800/wk gross? That's like $620 net weekly in IL. Can someone please clear this up? The company seems decent otherwise, but their new driver pay scale doesn't make sense when they also state you can make up to $71k your first year.

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    Anonymous Driver

    Feb 11, 2026

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    Anyone have experience with cdldrivingacademy ...If you’re bilingual, that’s a huge plus. There is the potential to make $100K and regularly be home, possibly home nightly. Dot Transportation

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    Anonymous Driver• Sep 12, 2024
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    Anonymous Driver• Sep 13, 2022
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    Anonymous Driver

    Sep 13, 2021
    5.0

    When speaking to the company today they were professional and went above and beyond to show they care about their business, drivers, and safety of everyone.

    Carrier Information

    Operating Status

    Authorized

    Power Units

    1853

    Total Drivers

    2395

    Mileage 2025

    197,010,000

    Freight Types

    General Freight
    Fresh Produce
    Liquids/Gases
    Intermodal Containers
    Meat
    Chemicals
    Dry Bulk
    Refrigerated Food
    Beverages
    Paper Products
    Common Authority
    StatusActive
    Safety & Inspections Record

    Real-time roadside inspection records, out-of-service rates, and safety violations are maintained by the FMCSA.

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    DOT Transportation INC is a trucking company based in MT STERLING, IL rated 3.2/5 across 9 reviews on Oculus Reviews — ranking #1915 of 2204 rated IL carriers. The most recent driver review was submitted September 12, 2026. Federal census data lists 1,853 power units with 2,395 drivers, logging approximately 197.0 million miles annually. Ratings aggregate reviews posted publicly about this carrier across the web together with reviews written directly on Oculus Reviews, covering pay, home time, dispatch, equipment, and safety. Companies can respond publicly but cannot edit or delete a review. Current operating authority and inspection history live on the carrier's official FMCSA SAFER snapshot linked below.

    Is DOT Transportation INC legit?

    DOT Transportation INC is an FMCSA-registered motor carrier based in MT STERLING, IL — USDOT 424023, MC 235436. Check its current operating authority, inspections, and safety record on the official FMCSA SAFER snapshot. On Oculus Reviews it holds 3.2/5 from 9 reviews. Driver resource: how to report a trucking company for unpaid wages.

    DOT Transportation INC fleet & operations

    According to FMCSA census data, DOT Transportation INC operates 1,853 power units with 2,395 drivers, logging approximately 197.0 million miles annually.

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