DAVIDSON SURFACE AIR INC
USDOT 375704 • 13930 MISSOURI BOTTOM RD, BRIDGETON, MO, 63044
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 790-00-74-84 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2009 | May 29, 2011 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT750721-3604-071 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2007 | Feb 4, 2015 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Excess | 60186 33 31 | ON FILE | Jul 27, 1995 | Nov 9, 1995 |
Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 790-00-74-84 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT750721-3604-071 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2015 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT750721-3604-041 | REPLACED | Apr 29, 2005 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT750721-3604-041 | REPLACED | Apr 29, 2005 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT750721-3604-041 | CANCELLED | Oct 26, 2004 | Apr 29, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT750721-3604-041 | CANCELLED | Oct 26, 2004 | Apr 29, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT750721-3604-041 | CANCELLED | Mar 17, 2004 | Oct 26, 2004 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT750721-3604-041 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2004 | Oct 26, 2004 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT750721-3604-041 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2004 | Mar 17, 2004 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT750721-3604-041 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2004 | Jan 1, 2004 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6CA6378 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2003 | Jan 1, 2004 |
| ACCEPTANCE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT00013063 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2003 | Jan 1, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP02970A | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2001 | Sep 15, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP02970A | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2001 | Sep 15, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP95332A | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2000 | Sep 1, 2001 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP95332A | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2000 | Sep 1, 2001 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP95332A | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2000 | Sep 11, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP95332A | REPLACED | Aug 31, 2000 | Sep 11, 2000 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT2 141 430537 04 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1996 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT2 141 430537 04 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1996 | Aug 31, 2000 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | KO114143053706 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1996 | Aug 31, 2000 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | KO1-141-430 537-06 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1996 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | 25992062 | REPLACED | Jul 27, 1995 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Excess | 2599 20 62 | REPLACED | Oct 13, 1994 | Jul 27, 1995 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | 2599 20 62 | CANCELLED | Nov 8, 1993 | Sep 6, 1995 |
| STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMC 8 042 634 | REPLACED | May 5, 1993 | Aug 1, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750721-3604-071 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2015 | Feb 4, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750721-3604-071 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | 790-00-74-84 | CARGO | May 29, 2011 | May 29, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | 790-00-74-84 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750721-3604-041 | CARGO | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750721-3604-041 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2007 | Jan 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750721-3604-041 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 29, 2005 | Apr 29, 2005 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750721-3604-041 | CARGO | Apr 29, 2005 | Apr 29, 2005 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750721-3604-041 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 26, 2004 | Oct 26, 2004 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750721-3604-041 | CARGO | Oct 26, 2004 | Oct 26, 2004 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750721-3604-041 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2004 | Mar 17, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750721-3604-041 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2004 | Jan 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCEPTANCE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CT00013063 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2004 | Jan 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 6CA6378 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2004 | Jan 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP02970A | CARGO | Sep 15, 2003 | Sep 15, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP02970A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2003 | Sep 15, 2003 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95332A | CARGO | Sep 1, 2001 | Sep 1, 2001 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95332A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2001 | Sep 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95332A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2000 | Sep 11, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP95332A | CARGO | Sep 11, 2000 | Sep 11, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2 141 430537 04 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2000 | Aug 31, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | KO114143053706 | CARGO | Aug 31, 2000 | Aug 31, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IMC 8 042 634 | CARGO | Aug 1, 1996 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2 141 430537 04 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 1996 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | KO1-141-430 537-06 | CARGO | Aug 1, 1996 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 25992062 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 1996 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| CANCEL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 60186 33 31 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 9, 1995 | Nov 9, 1995 |
| CANCEL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 2599 20 62 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 1995 | Sep 6, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 2599 20 62 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 27, 1995 | Jul 27, 1995 |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC261606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC261606 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC261606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2005 |
| MC261606 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2005 |
| MC261606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2005 |
| MC261606 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2005 |
| MC261606 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2004 |
| MC261606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 26, 2004 |
| MC261606 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2004 |
| MC261606 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2004 |
| MC261606 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 13, 1995 | — | Unknown |
| MC261606 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 3, 1993 | — | 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
19 states • 45 inspections
Violation Summary (33 violations from 45 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (45 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BERKELEY | CST AIRPORT RD | ...211096 | DAVIDSON SURFACE AIR INC |
| Dec 29, 2022 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | 97 | INTERSTATE 40 | ...174859 | DAVIDSON SURFACE AIR INC |
| Mar 30, 2022 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHOENIX | I-17 NONCARD@M210 | ...174859 | DAVIDSON SURFACE AIR INC |
| Mar 16, 2022 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ATLANTA | I-285 NORTH | ...174856 | DAVIDSON SURFACE AIR INC |
| Nov 12, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | IRWINDALE | RT605 NB/.2m N RAMONA BLVD | ...477051 | DAVIDSON SURFACE AIR INC |
| Mar 25, 2021 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNKNOWN | I-40@M005 | ...068020 | DAVIDSON SURFACE AIR INC |
| Dec 12, 2020 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2019 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2016 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2016 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2015 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2014 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2011 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 5, 2011 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2007 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2006 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2006 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 6, 2006 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 9, 2000 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 2, 1999 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 10, 1998 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 1995 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 1993 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
56 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 56 events