DAVID S LOFTON
USDOT 1197578 • DBA: DAVID SCOTT LOFTON CONTRACTORS • 2126C COY SMITH HIGHWAY, MOUNT VERNON, AL, 36560
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-753311 | REVOKED | Nov 5, 2012 | Nov 28, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 2138602 | ON FILE | Feb 7, 2014 | Jun 27, 2014 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 2138602 | CANCELLED | Nov 4, 2013 | Feb 7, 2014 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST167500 | CANCELLED | Oct 10, 2013 | Nov 23, 2013 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST167500 | REPLACED | Oct 10, 2013 | Nov 4, 2013 |
| VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7622777 | CANCELLED | Feb 5, 2013 | Sep 26, 2013 |
| VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9785118 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2011 | Oct 26, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA 2138602 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2014 | Jun 27, 2014 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA 2138602 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2014 | Feb 7, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST167500 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2013 | Nov 23, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST167500 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2013 | Nov 4, 2013 |
| CANCEL | VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | 7622777 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 26, 2013 | Sep 26, 2013 |
| CANCEL | VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | 9785118 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2012 | Oct 26, 2012 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-753311 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-753311 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-753311 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC753311 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 4, 2014 | REVOKED | Nov 28, 2022 |
| MC753311 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 12, 2013 | REVOKED | Oct 2, 2013 |
| MC753311 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 16, 2011 | REVOKED | Nov 5, 2012 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2014 | 90 day failure to pay fine | ACTIVE | Oct 25, 2022 |
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
2 states • 20 inspections
Violation Summary (34 violations from 20 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 9 | 6 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 5 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (20 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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL MOBILE | W RED FOX RD | ...249936 | DAVID S LOFTON |
| Jun 5, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL MOBILE | SALCO RD W | ...NA8546 | DAVID SCOTT LOFTON CONTRACTORS |
| Feb 28, 2014 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2012 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2009 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records