JONES EXCAVATING OF CHARLESTON INC
USDOT 1204662 • 1861 COUNTY ROAD 308, CRESCENT CITY, FL, 32112
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-815026 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 7, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA977039707 | ON FILE | Feb 6, 2024 | Apr 29, 2024 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TRA 8011009 | CANCELLED | Feb 2, 2018 | Feb 2, 2024 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | EBA 007 15 04 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 2, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA977039707 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2024 | Apr 29, 2024 |
| CANCEL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | TRA 8011009 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2024 | Feb 2, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | EBA 007 15 04 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2018 | Feb 2, 2018 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC815026 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2024 |
| MC815026 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 21, 2013 | — | Unknown |
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
1 state • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (20 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | 85573867 | Roadside | FL | Level 2 | WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.9A-LIL, 393.203C-CBP, 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 84537877 | EAST PALATKA FL | FL | Level 2 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.100B-C, 393.9A-LIL, 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 81402233 | PALATKA FL | FL | Level 3 | WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 81401732 | PALATKA FL | FL | Level 3 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 81180297 | SAN MATEO FL | FL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Dec 20, 2023 | 80445393 | DAYTONA BEACH | FL | Level 3 | WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Dec 4, 2023 | 80309640 | US17 PALATKA SCALE-NORTH | FL | Level 3 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Dec 4, 2023 | 80309639 | US17 PALATKA SCALE-NORTH | FL | Level 3 | WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 79325314 | Roadside | FL | Level 3 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 79207038 | EAST PALATKA | FL | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 396.17(c), 393.11, 393.55(c)(1) | No |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 79094702 | Roadside | FL | Level 3 | WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 396.17(c) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2007 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV-2022-0041-US1681 | Sep 26, 2022 | 382.309 | $15,040 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records