DAVIS TOWING LLC
USDOT 1582501 • 539 CHUCKS DRIVE, DUNCAN, SC, 29334
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-791389 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 21, 2022 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | BIPD/Primary | CPO1643338 | ON FILE | Dec 5, 2023 | Dec 5, 2024 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 4453373BSIG | ON FILE | Dec 5, 2019 | Jan 3, 2020 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA963537903 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2022 | Dec 5, 2023 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4453373 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2019 | Dec 5, 2022 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4453373BSIG | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2019 | Oct 8, 2022 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 4453373BSIG | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP904319 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2018 | Dec 5, 2019 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP800898 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2017 | Dec 5, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2796625 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2015 | Dec 5, 2017 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK006205-00 | CANCELLED | May 19, 2015 | Dec 5, 2015 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK006205-00 | REPLACED | Feb 2, 2015 | May 19, 2015 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK006205-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 2, 2015 | Jun 9, 2015 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK006205-00 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2014 | Apr 7, 2015 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK006205-00 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2014 | Feb 2, 2015 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02GHM000591-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2013 | Dec 5, 2014 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8342770 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2012 | Dec 5, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | CPO1643338 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA963537903 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2023 | Dec 5, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 4453373 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2022 | Dec 5, 2022 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 4453373BSIG | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2022 | Oct 8, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 4453373BSIG | BIPD | Jan 3, 2020 | Jan 3, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP904319 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 4453373BSIG | BIPD | Dec 5, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP800898 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2018 | Dec 5, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2796625 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2017 | Dec 5, 2017 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK006205-00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2015 | Dec 5, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK006205-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2015 | Jun 9, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK006205-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 19, 2015 | May 19, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK006205-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2015 | Apr 7, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK006205-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2015 | Feb 2, 2015 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02GHM000591-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2014 | Dec 5, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8342770 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2013 | Dec 5, 2013 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC791389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2022 |
| MC791389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2022 |
| MC791389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2019 |
| MC791389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2018 |
| MC791389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2015 |
| MC791389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 20, 2015 |
| MC791389 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2014 |
| MC791389 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 13, 2012 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 35 inspections
Violation Summary (53 violations from 35 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 | 5 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
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 (35 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
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENVILLE | RAMP US-25 TO I-185 | ...F42708 | DAVIS TOWING LLC |
| Aug 14, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARDEEVILLE | 95 | ...632731 | DAVIS TOWING LLC |
| Jun 13, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 4 | GREER | INTERSTATE 85 | ...107743 | DAVIS TOWING LLC |
| Apr 8, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENVILLE | 291 | ...199378 | DAVIS TOWING LLC |
| Oct 24, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 75 S NEAR 17TH ST | ...348191 | DAVIS TOWING LLC |
| Jul 10, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | DUNCAN | 85 | ...275008 | DAVIS TOWING LLC |
| Apr 12, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | DUNCAN | BERRY SHOALS RD | ...798278 | DAVIS TOWING LLC |
| Jun 29, 2020 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2019 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2018 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2017 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 27, 2016 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2015 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2010 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events