RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC
USDOT 353850 • DBA: BLACKJACK EXPRESS • 266 4TH ST NE, WADENA, MN, 56482
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 868K0569 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 6G621380 | REPLACED | Feb 2, 2016 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP16008A | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2003 | Feb 2, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP97494A | TRANSFERRED | Mar 1, 2001 | Oct 8, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP97494A | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2001 | Sep 1, 2003 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF211281 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 1996 | Apr 5, 2001 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RT200919 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 1993 | Feb 12, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 868K0569 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY OF AMERICA | 6G621380 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP16008A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2016 | Feb 2, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP97494A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2003 | Oct 8, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP97494A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2003 | Sep 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF211281 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2001 | Apr 5, 2001 |
| CANCEL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RT200919 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 1996 | Feb 12, 1996 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC235793 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2016 |
| MC235793 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 12, 2003 | — | Unknown |
| MC235793 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Sep 26, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC235793 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 30, 1992 | TRANSFERRED | Sep 9, 2003 |
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
24 states • 290 inspections
Violation Summary (74 violations from latest 100 of 290 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | 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:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | 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:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (290 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 0094 | ...280045 | BLACKJACK EXPRESS |
| Feb 15, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHASKA | USTH 212 | ...VC9228 | RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC |
| Jan 29, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PENTLAND TWP | M 28 | ...008602 | RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC |
| Oct 5, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 25 AT MP 135 | ...427495 | BLACKJACK EXPRESS |
| Apr 8, 2024 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | SAN DIEGO | 32.864706/-117.190292 | ...LJ4591 | RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC |
| Mar 4, 2024 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CUSTER | USTH 59 | ...UY0802 | RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC |
| Sep 16, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AMES | RAMP I 35 S TO EAST 13TH ST, E | ...UE2419 | BLACKJACK EXPRESS |
| Sep 13, 2023 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | 0094 | ...008604 | RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC |
| Aug 24, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LITTLE CANADA | 35E | ...LH5966 | RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC |
| Aug 4, 2023 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLAY | CSAH 4 | ...LH5967 | RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC |
| May 26, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PRINCETON | STH 073 SB | ...003739 | RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC |
| Apr 2, 2023 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GRAND ISLAND | SHADY BEND ROAD | ...770446 | RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC |
| Mar 31, 2023 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUNDANCE | REST AREA I-90 MP 176.8 | ...184469 | BLACKJACK EXPRESS |
| Dec 24, 2022 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LYNDON | IH 090 WB | ...281124 | RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC |
| Dec 19, 2022 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | I435 | ...184469 | RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC |
| Dec 11, 2022 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CASPER | WY 220 MP 90 | ...862581 | BLACKJACK EXPRESS |
| Nov 9, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT 15/2.83mi S of HALLORAN SPRINGS RD | ...KU7954 | RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC |
| Aug 22, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | DALLAS | S 2700 RL THORNTON FWY | ...701258 | RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC |
| Jan 14, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BANCROFT | ISTH 90 | ...003715 | RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC |
| Jan 5, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKEVIEW | MNTH 210 | ...NF0187 | RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC |
| Oct 28, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | DENVER | I70 WB AT N HAVANA ST | ...445624 | BLACKJACK EXPRESS |
| Oct 11, 2021 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | 918 | TEXAS | ...KU7954 | RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC |
| Jul 28, 2021 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 4 | 97 | INTERSTATE 40 MM 36 | ...565524 | BLACKJACK EXPRESS |
| Jun 14, 2021 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GRAND RAPIDS | 10TH AVE NE | ...KY9979 | RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC |
| Apr 6, 2021 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CADY | IH 094 EB | ...003693 | RUSS DAVIS WHOLESALE INC |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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