KEVIN S JONES
USDOT 1205938 • DBA: HAPPY VALLEY TRUCKING • 6820 SHORT DRIVE RD NE, DOVER, OH, 44622
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-479644 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 15, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ICC-E4235-341461 | ON FILE | Jul 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT04911A | REPLACED | Jul 15, 2023 | Jul 15, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT04911A | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2023 | Aug 16, 2024 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AI-100166-00 | REPLACED | Jul 15, 2022 | Jul 15, 2023 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA340036521 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2021 | Jul 15, 2022 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA340036520 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2020 | Jul 15, 2021 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA340036519 | CANCELLED | May 20, 2020 | Jul 15, 2020 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA340036519 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2019 | Jun 19, 2020 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA340036519 | REPLACED | Jul 15, 2019 | May 20, 2020 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZA6651 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2018 | Jul 15, 2019 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZA50697 | REPLACED | Jul 15, 2018 | Jul 15, 2018 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z50697 | REPLACED | Jul 15, 2016 | Jul 15, 2018 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z00431 | REPLACED | Jul 15, 2014 | Jul 15, 2016 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z00431 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 2014 | Aug 24, 2016 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4848204500 | REPLACED | Jul 15, 2010 | Jul 15, 2014 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO0092841 | CANCELLED | Mar 18, 2004 | Jan 13, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-E4235-341461 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT04911A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2024 | Aug 16, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT04911A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | AI-100166-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2023 | Jul 15, 2023 |
| CANCEL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA340036521 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 |
| CANCEL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA340036520 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2021 | Jul 15, 2021 |
| CANCEL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA340036519 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2020 | Jul 15, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA340036519 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2020 | Jun 19, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA340036519 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2020 | May 20, 2020 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZA6651 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2019 | Jul 15, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z50697 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2018 | Jul 15, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZA50697 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2018 | Jul 15, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z00431 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 24, 2016 | Aug 24, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z00431 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2016 | Jul 15, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 4848204500 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2014 | Jul 15, 2014 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0092841 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2005 | Jan 13, 2005 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-479644 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC479644 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2025 |
| MC479644 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 12, 2022 |
| MC479644 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2021 |
| MC479644 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2020 |
| MC479644 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 12, 2019 |
| MC479644 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 22, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC479644 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 24, 2004 | REVOKED | Jan 19, 2005 |
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
13 states • 53 inspections
Violation Summary (54 violations from 53 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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 (53 inspections)
Showing 50 of 53
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEXARKANA | NOT REPORTED | ...033528 | KEVIN S JONES |
| Oct 9, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | COLUMBUS | HIGH ST | ...J94642 | HAPPY VALLEY TRUCKING |
| Mar 27, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | TROY TWP | I-80 W/B | ...558783 | HAPPY VALLEY TRUCKING |
| Mar 31, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | LAFAYETTE | ...558783 | HAPPY VALLEY TRUCKING |
| Feb 4, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I70 2,112 FEET E OF MP 186 | ...820992 | HAPPY VALLEY TRUCKING |
| Aug 24, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 29, 2020 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 22, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 14, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 27, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2019 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2019 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2017 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2016 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2013 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events