TROTTING FOX LLC
USDOT 10559 • DBA: DAVIDSON BROTHERS • 450 RUNVILLE RD, BELLEFONTE, PA, 16823-4715
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2601302 | ON FILE | Aug 15, 2023 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 04 MS ND7816 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2008 | Mar 27, 2020 |
| NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | BIPD/Excess | 706562103 | ON FILE | Mar 16, 1993 | Jul 25, 2004 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2601302 | TRANSFERRED | Aug 15, 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF002539 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2014 | Aug 15, 2023 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3041972 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 28, 2014 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3041972 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2014 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RICEN0001054 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 4, 2009 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RICEN0001054 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RICEN0001054 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2008 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RICEN0001054 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT660-0624C930-TIL-05 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF429803 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2004 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM06906215 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM06906215 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 1, 2004 | Nov 17, 2004 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF429803 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 15, 2004 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF429803 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 1, 2004 | Nov 17, 2004 |
| THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | CARGO | MT 61 25 01 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL436377 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL436377 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2001 | Nov 5, 2004 |
| THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | CARGO | MT 61 00 67 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2001 |
| CHUBB NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TQ163750 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2001 |
| NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | BIPD/Primary | 706562103 | REPLACED | Mar 16, 1993 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | IMB400518685 | REPLACED | May 14, 1987 | Oct 1, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2601302 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
| TRANSFER | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2601302 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF002539 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 04 MS ND7816 | CARGO | Mar 27, 2020 | Mar 27, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3041972 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2014 | Oct 28, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3041972 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICEN0001054 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2009 | Oct 4, 2009 |
| CANCEL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICEN0001054 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICEN0001054 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-0624C930-TIL-05 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICEN0001054 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF429803 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM06906215 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF429803 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2004 | Nov 17, 2004 |
| NAMECHG | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM06906215 | CARGO | Nov 17, 2004 | Nov 17, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL436377 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2004 | Nov 5, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF429803 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2004 | Oct 15, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL436377 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | MT 61 25 01 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | 706562103 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 25, 2004 | Jul 25, 2004 |
| CANCEL | CHUBB NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | TQ163750 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | MT 61 00 67 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | IMB400518685 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | 706562103 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2000 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-117384 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC117384 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 29, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC117384 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 29, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC117384 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 18, 2005 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Aug 22, 2023 |
| MC117384 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2004 |
| MC117384 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2004 |
| MC117384 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 3, 1986 | TRANSFER CONSUMMATED | Aug 22, 2023 |
| MC117384 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 19, 1982 | REVOKED | Nov 17, 2004 |
| MC117384 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 17, 1982 | REVOKED | Nov 17, 2004 |
| MC117384 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 16, 1981 | REVOKED | Nov 17, 2004 |
| MC117384 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 6, 1981 | REVOKED | Nov 17, 2004 |
| MC117384 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 4, 1981 | REVOKED | Nov 17, 2004 |
| MC117384 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 22, 1981 | REVOKED | Nov 17, 2004 |
| MC117384 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 1, 1981 | REVOKED | Nov 17, 2004 |
| MC117384 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 1, 1981 | REVOKED | Nov 17, 2004 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 49 inspections
Violation Summary (93 violations from 49 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 6 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRWC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 5 | 5 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.86A1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BLPW | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(b) | Stud/bolt holes elongated on wheels | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (49 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BOGGS TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0150 N | ...083182 | DAVIDSON BROTHERS |
| Nov 21, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BLACK CREEK TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...045476 | DAVIDSON BROTHERS |
| Aug 9, 2023 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | WALKER TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0064 N | ...539284 | DAVIDSON BROTHERS |
| Mar 29, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOGGS TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0150 N | ...AH1581 | DAVIDSON BROTHERS INC |
| Jan 4, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RALPHO TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0487 N | ...270371 | DAVIDSON BROTHERS INC |
| Jan 6, 2021 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NEWARK CITY | I-280 | ...NKNOWN | TROTTING FOX LLC |
| Jan 3, 2020 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 30, 2017 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2017 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2017 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2016 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2016 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 1, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 19, 2015 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2013 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2013 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2012 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2011 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2010 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2010 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2010 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2009 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
51 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 51 events