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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 1,262 days (since Dec 4, 2022). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

DAVIS CARTAGE CO

USDOT 71961 Active CORPORATION Based in CORUNNA, MI

DAVIS CARTAGE CO is a corporation based in CORUNNA, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 71961. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 50 power units and 43 drivers, with 39 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. 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.

Carrier Overview

DAVIS CARTAGE CO is a mid-sized fleet, operating 50 power units and 43 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 20 years on FMCSA's records, based in Corunna, MI. Across 26 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 19.2% out-of-service rate, with 5 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract and common.

Power Units
50
Drivers
43
Inspections
39
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
28.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
5
99 all-time
Authorities
3
2 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

26 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 117% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (20) and IN (5), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

19.2% out-of-service rate.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 50 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 43 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Mntr are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract 1 active 1 revoked
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Dec 4, 2022 (1,262 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 28.6% vs 23.4% +5.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate 4.0% vs 6.7% -2.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 6,842 carriers
Location & Contact
230 EARL SLEESMAN DRIVE
CORUNNA, MI 48817-1076
Phone: 9897434445
Registration
USDOT 71961
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 3,302,867 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 28.6% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 19,770 ACTIVE carriers operating 25–75 power units (±50% of this carrier's 50 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
4%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1%
Median across 19,770 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
28.6%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
19.6%
Median across 19,770 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 18, 1983 to Dec 30, 1988 (2142 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-06 2026-05

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 19 2 10.5% May 4, 2026
Indiana (IN) 4 1 25.0% Jan 8, 2026
Ohio (OH) 1 0 0.0% Aug 6, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 23
Hyundai Translead 16
Mntr 4
Stri 3
Western Star 2
Strick Com 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (39 rows) View all 39 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87758874 May 4, 2026 MI 3 1 No
87284417 Mar 7, 2026 MI 3 1 No
86924011 Jan 29, 2026 MI 3 mi-i75-n-@-maple
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 No
86774373 Jan 8, 2026 IN 3 ANGOLA IN
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
86460615 Dec 2, 2025 MI 2
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 No
86169709 Oct 27, 2025 MI 3
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 Yes
85868673 Sep 22, 2025 MI 1
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
10 No
85532990 Aug 18, 2025 MI 3 mi-us-2-/-brevort
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
85308933 Jul 23, 2025 MI 2 mi-w-m-59@squirrel-rd
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
85308764 Jul 22, 2025 MI 2
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
84243146 Mar 25, 2025 MI 3 mi-n-i-75@clintonville-rd
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84092306 Mar 7, 2025 MI 2 mi-pontiac-scale-s/b
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
83810987 Feb 6, 2025 MI 2 mi-us131-s/b-at-jefferson-rd
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
83682847 Jan 23, 2025 MI 3
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
83724891 Jan 22, 2025 IN 3 CHESTERTON IN
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83567054 Jan 8, 2025 MI 2 mi-new-buffalo-scale-e/b
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
83554419 Jan 6, 2025 IN 2 CHESTERTON IN
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
2 No
83178821 Nov 15, 2024 IN 2 CHESTERTON IN
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
2 Yes
83147226 Nov 12, 2024 MI 3
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
82436097 Aug 19, 2024 MI 3 WACOUSTA RD
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
82316852 Aug 6, 2024 OH 3 FINDLAY SCALES
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
82119811 Jul 9, 2024 MI 1 ROTHBURY REST AREA
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
3 No
81878054 Jun 13, 2024 MI 1 SARANAC REST AREA
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
5 Yes
81814933 Jun 6, 2024 MI 2 mi-grass-lake-scale-e/b
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
81517866 May 2, 2024 MI 3
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 No
Recent Crashes (99 rows) View all 99 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MI0003671438 Dec 2, 2025 MI 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
MI0003676196 Nov 3, 2025 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0003604190 Sep 22, 2025 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0003518633 May 8, 2025 MI 0 2 Yes Yes Injury
MI0003436596 Feb 14, 2025 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0002853319 Mar 27, 2023 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0002577417 Apr 28, 2022 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0002394884 Oct 18, 2021 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0002264925 May 10, 2021 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0002262309 Apr 19, 2021 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
ILX001940183 Jun 22, 2020 IL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0001980373 Mar 7, 2020 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0001966018 Feb 26, 2020 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0001757316 Jul 21, 2019 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0001476197 Sep 18, 2018 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0001403869 Jun 18, 2018 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0001366600 May 2, 2018 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0001344728 Apr 5, 2018 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0009884336 Dec 5, 2016 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0009861640 Oct 11, 2016 MI 0 2 Yes Yes Injury
MI0009770518 Aug 12, 2016 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0009621968 Feb 11, 2016 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0009467849 Dec 14, 2015 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MI0009444204 Nov 11, 2015 MI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
OH0157075563 Nov 4, 2015 OH 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (3 dockets)

Revocations & Inactive Status

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

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
May 13, 2022 MC133437 Contract REVOKED Dec 12, 2005
Insurance Coverage Timeline (22 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. EXT 0011359-00 BIPD/Excess Dec 30, 2021 Feb 3, 2022 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. HXT 0011359-00 BIPD/Excess Dec 30, 2021 Feb 4, 2022 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. HAT 0011359-00 BIPD/Primary Dec 30, 2021 Dec 4, 2022 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. EXT 0011359-00 BIPD/Excess Dec 30, 2021 Dec 30, 2021 REPLACED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY HAT 0011359-00 BIPD/Primary Dec 30, 2021 Dec 30, 2021 REPLACED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY HXT 0011359-00 BIPD/Excess Dec 30, 2021 Jan 30, 2022 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY HXT 0011359-00 BIPD/Excess Dec 30, 2021 Dec 30, 2021 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 51-559996-00 BIPD/Primary Dec 30, 2017 Dec 30, 2021 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 51-559996-00 BIPD/Primary Dec 30, 2017 Dec 30, 2021 CANCELLED
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CTP0511556 BIPD/Primary Jul 9, 2015 Dec 30, 2017 CANCELLED
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CTP0511556 BIPD/Primary Sep 17, 2009 Aug 8, 2015 CANCELLED
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CTP0511556 BIPD/Primary Sep 17, 2009 Jul 9, 2015 REPLACED
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CTP0511556 BIPD/Primary Sep 17, 2009 Dec 30, 2017 CANCELLED
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CTP0511556 BIPD/Primary Dec 30, 2006 Sep 17, 2009 REPLACED
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CTP0511556 BIPD/Primary Dec 30, 2006 Sep 17, 2009 REPLACED
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA TC 0005003 BIPD/Primary Dec 30, 1996 Dec 30, 2006 REPLACED
CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA CI0310392 CARGO Dec 30, 1996 Dec 30, 2007 REPLACED
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. FD 1128 CARGO Dec 30, 1988 Jul 22, 1998 CANCELLED
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. FD1128 BIPD/Primary Dec 30, 1988 Jul 22, 1998 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 2142 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 18, 1983 to Dec 30, 1988
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. GLA 15108 CARGO Jan 14, 1982 Feb 18, 1983 CANCELLED
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. GLA 15108 BIPD/Primary Jan 14, 1982 Feb 18, 1983 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 4, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
  2. May 13, 2022
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  3. May 11, 2022
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  4. Feb 4, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
  5. Feb 3, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
  6. Jan 30, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jan 3, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Jan 3, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  9. Dec 30, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Dec 30, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Dec 30, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Dec 30, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Dec 30, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC.
  14. Dec 30, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
  15. Dec 30, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
  16. Dec 29, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Dec 29, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  18. Aug 8, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
  19. Jul 9, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
  20. Sep 17, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
  21. Sep 17, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
  22. Dec 30, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
  23. Dec 30, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA
  24. Dec 12, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  25. Dec 12, 2005
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  26. Oct 1, 1998
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  27. Jul 22, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
  28. Jul 22, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
  29. May 22, 1990
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  30. May 25, 1983
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  31. Feb 18, 1983
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
  32. Feb 18, 1983
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 2142 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 30, 1988)
  33. Apr 6, 1982
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  34. Feb 4, 1982
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  35. Oct 20, 1981
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  36. Aug 25, 1981
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  37. Aug 25, 1981
    authority
    SUPERSEDED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  38. Jul 30, 1981
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  39. Mar 9, 1981
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  40. Jan 7, 1981
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
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Frequently asked questions about DAVIS CARTAGE CO

Is DAVIS CARTAGE CO an active motor carrier?
Yes. DAVIS CARTAGE CO is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 71961 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 DAVIS CARTAGE CO's safety rating?
DAVIS CARTAGE CO's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has DAVIS CARTAGE CO had?
39 roadside inspections are on file for DAVIS CARTAGE CO 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 DAVIS CARTAGE CO's out-of-service rate?
DAVIS CARTAGE CO's peak out-of-service rate is 28.6% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is DAVIS CARTAGE CO based?
DAVIS CARTAGE CO reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 230 EARL SLEESMAN DRIVE, CORUNNA, Michigan 48817-1076. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does DAVIS CARTAGE CO have valid operating authority?
Yes. DAVIS CARTAGE CO holds 2 active FMCSA operating authorities (MC145485, MC145485). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does DAVIS CARTAGE CO operate?
DAVIS CARTAGE CO self-reports 50 power units and 43 drivers 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 DAVIS CARTAGE CO had any crashes?
99 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for DAVIS CARTAGE CO 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.

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