DAVIS & SON EXCAVATING LLC
DAVIS & SON EXCAVATING LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 6 drivers, based in Clinton, MD. Across 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 28.6% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with 1 reportable crash. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DAVIS & SON EXCAVATING LLC (USDOT 3341982) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 13.3% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 30.4% vs peer 0.00% • 1 fatality on crash record — 3 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3341982/ As of: Sep 16, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 13.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 30.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=195294 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units −1 (6 → 5) · Jul 19, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 69 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 14.29% | 19.05% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
DAVIS & SON EXCAVATING LLC had 21 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 28.6%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 8.0. 1 reportable crash occurred in the same 24-month window.
21 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MD (10) and NC (5).
28.6% out-of-service rate, above the 19.4% national average; top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 11 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Peterbilt, Western Star, and Land are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 195,294 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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Power Units 6 5FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (18 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Aug 15, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 7, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 2, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 23 | |
| Western Star | 5 | |
| Eagb | 1 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| International | 1 | |
| Land | 1 | |
| Landoll Co | 1 | |
| Other | 1 | |
| Petr | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.02 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | ALERT | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.80 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 6.52 | 7 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | — | 7.60 | 8 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (69 rows) View all 69 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88712136 | Aug 15, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9A-LRLIWR, 393.95A4-EEUS, 390.21TC-MC | Yes |
| 4652000745 | Feb 7, 2026 | DC | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | Yes |
| F003000662 | Jan 12, 2026 | VA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 0006823476 | Nov 26, 2025 | NC | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | — | Yes |
| 0006818736 | Nov 13, 2025 | NC | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | — | No |
| 0006817525 | Nov 10, 2025 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | Yes |
| 0006815585 | Nov 4, 2025 | NC | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 2327C00282 | Nov 3, 2025 | MD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | — | No |
| 0251C00543 | Oct 29, 2025 | MD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| PSC1431257 | Sep 2, 2025 | WV | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | — | No |
| 2355C00243 | Jun 17, 2025 | MD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 0006761896 | May 30, 2025 | NC | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Petr
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1 | — | Yes |
| 8133000091 | May 25, 2025 | VA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | — | No |
| E950509820 | Apr 8, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | — | No |
| 0266C00051 | Mar 27, 2025 | MD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | — | Yes |
| 1883C00140 | Mar 14, 2025 | MD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | — | No |
| 2093008164 | Mar 11, 2025 | MD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | — | No |
| 3258002269 | Mar 3, 2025 | MD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | — | No |
| 2406000101 | Feb 14, 2025 | MD | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 2318007753 | Nov 6, 2024 | MD | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | — | No |
| 0302005041 | Oct 30, 2024 | MD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | — | No |
| 0006673122 | Aug 6, 2024 | NC | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 0530003585 | Jun 28, 2024 | MD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 3056005711 | Jun 26, 2024 | MD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | Yes |
| 0244002838 | Jun 19, 2024 | MD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | — | Yes |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0108429869 | Mar 10, 2026 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2599318304 | Apr 30, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0225117165 | Jun 23, 2022 | OH | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WASHINGTON DC | DC | 2 | 1 |
| CECIL COUNTY | MD | 2 | 0 |
| QUEEN ANNES COUNTY | MD | 2 | 0 |
| VIENNA MD | MD | 2 | 0 |
| WASHINGTONDC | DC | 1 | 0 |
| SCALES | LA | 1 | 0 |
| ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| BELTSVILLE MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| BRANDYWINE MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
| CHARLES COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 3 | 2 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.15(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
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