DAVID LEMONS
USDOT 825718 • DBA: DAVES TOWING • 9352 SENECA TRL S, RONCEVERTE, WV, 24970
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-961230 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 2, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CA980683655 | ON FILE | May 1, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM058199-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 18, 2024 | Apr 27, 2024 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP423393 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2023 | Mar 18, 2024 |
| CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CA01619622 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2022 | Feb 7, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1619622 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2020 | Jan 8, 2022 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP004715 | CANCELLED | Sep 25, 2019 | Jan 8, 2020 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP004715 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2019 | Sep 25, 2019 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP004715 | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2019 | Sep 28, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6096896 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2017 | Feb 14, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6096896 | REPLACED | Apr 22, 2017 | Jan 8, 2019 |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PTOWK001960-05 | CANCELLED | Mar 18, 2016 | Aug 1, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | CA980683655 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM058199-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 27, 2024 | Apr 27, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP423393 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2024 | Mar 18, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | CA01619622 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2023 | Feb 7, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1619622 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2022 | Jan 8, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP004715 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2020 | Jan 8, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP004715 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2019 | Sep 28, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP004715 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2019 | Sep 25, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6096896 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2019 | Feb 14, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6096896 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2019 | Jan 8, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PTOWK001960-05 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 1, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-961230 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC961230 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 2, 2024 |
| MC961230 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2020 |
| MC961230 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2019 |
| MC961230 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2019 |
| MC961230 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 8, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC961230 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 18, 2016 | REVOKED | Aug 8, 2016 |
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
1 state • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (8 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | 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:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (12 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | 87545515 | Roadside | WV | Level 2 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 87545510 | Roadside | WV | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 8, 2026 | 87546084 | Roadside | WV | Level 2 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 87075920 | BEAVER WV | WV | Level 2 | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 86487839 | LEWISBURG WV | WV | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.16-D, 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 85915171 | ESKDALE WV | WV | Level 2 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.60D, 393.95A1, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 85667946 | LEWISBURG WV | WV | Level 2 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 83701414 | CRAWLEY WV | WV | Level 2 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 81291567 | MEADOW BRIDGE WV | WV | Level 2 | MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Oct 17, 2023 | 79929087 | Roadside | WV | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 79803089 | Roadside | WV | Level 2 | INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 79803088 | Roadside | WV | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records