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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 133 days (since Mar 9, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC

USDOT 53527 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE Conditional rated INDIVIDUAL Owner: STEVE DAVIS Machinery / Large Objects Livestock Grain / Feed / Hay Based in DILLON, MT Grade F · 64
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Do not book — hard regulatory blocker

One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Do not book
Uninsured since · Mar 9, 2026
Blockers
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 133 days (since Mar 9, 2026).
Review these
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
On file
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: STEVE DAVIS
Cargo: Machinery / Large Objects, Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC (USDOT 53527)
Verdict: DO NOT BOOK
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): STEVE DAVIS (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 133 days (since Mar 9, 2026).

Cautions:
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.

On file:
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/53527/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade F

Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 5/5 scored components is 64/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

F confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
Uninsured · 0/100

No active BIPD/Primary on file since Mar 9, 2026.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=240320 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Do not book.

Operating authority
Insurance

Uninsured since Mar 9, 2026

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 53527
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner STEVE DAVIS
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Machinery / Large Objects, Livestock, Grain / Feed / Hay
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 24,788 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (406) 684-5443
Physical
50 GOSHAWK LN
DILLON, MT 59725-8313
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 53527
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 24,788 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 2 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 1 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
1
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC is a individual based in DILLON, MT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 53527. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 1 roadside inspection on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, organized as an individual, based in Dillon, MT. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, most heavily in WY (1 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.45D-BAAL (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner and Meri are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 240,320 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,320 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,320 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 10, 2003 to Jun 13, 2003 (3 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-09 2025-09

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Wyoming (WY) 1 0 0.0% Sep 17, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 1
Meri 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 4.00 4 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85815644 Sep 17, 2025 WY 1 CHEYENNE US 85 POE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MT P48862 · 1FUPCSZBXYPF09758
1 393.45D-BAAL No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MT0950006069 May 19, 2009 MT 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC405047
N
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View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC405047 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jun 16, 2010 MC405047 NC REVOCATION NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN165145 BIPD/Primary — Sep 22, 2015 Mar 9, 2026 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN165145 BIPD/Primary — Aug 5, 2015 Sep 22, 2015 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN165145 BIPD/Primary — Jun 13, 2015 Aug 5, 2015 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0013989 BIPD/Primary — Aug 7, 2013 Jun 13, 2015 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0013989 BIPD/Primary — Aug 7, 2013 Jul 14, 2015 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0003529 BIPD/Primary — Aug 16, 2011 Aug 7, 2013 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0000345 BIPD/Primary — Jun 13, 2010 Aug 16, 2011 CANCELLED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 87 LST 213397 CARGO — Feb 1, 2006 Jul 19, 2010 NAME CHANGED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN419857 BIPD/Primary — Jun 13, 2004 Jul 19, 2010 NAME CHANGED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN419857 BIPD/Primary — Jun 13, 2004 Jun 13, 2010 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 433790 BIPD/Primary — Jun 13, 2003 Jun 13, 2004 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 3 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 10, 2003 to Jun 13, 2003
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 436811 BIPD/Primary — Jul 18, 2001 Jun 10, 2003 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 430044 BIPD/Primary — Apr 18, 2001 Jul 18, 2001 CANCELLED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 87LST211323 CARGO — Jun 10, 1998 Feb 1, 2006 REPLACED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 87LST211323 CARGO — Jun 10, 1998 Apr 1, 2006 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 16, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Mar 16, 2026
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Mar 9, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Sep 22, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Aug 5, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jul 14, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  7. Jun 13, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  8. Aug 7, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  9. Jul 24, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Aug 16, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  11. Jul 19, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jul 19, 2010
    insurance
    NAMECHG — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jun 25, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  14. Jun 13, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Apr 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Feb 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Jun 13, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  18. Jun 10, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  19. Jun 10, 2003
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 3 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 13, 2003)
  20. Jul 18, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CHEYENNE US 85 POE WY 1 0
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How to verify VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC

Is VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 53527 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC's safety rating? ▾
VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC based? ▾
VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 50 GOSHAWK LN, DILLON, Montana 59725-8313. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC operate? ▾
VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for VAN L DAVIS & SONS LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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