CAVINESS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 864659 • DBA: CAVINESS TRUCKING • 385 ANDERSON RD, HAZEN, AR, 72064
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-537579 | REVOKED | Feb 16, 2022 | Feb 16, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP78831A | ON FILE | Feb 23, 2022 | Jan 8, 2023 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0166505001 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2021 | Feb 10, 2022 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0166505001 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0166505001 | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2021 | Jul 29, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA1619202 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2020 | Jan 8, 2021 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9381001 | CANCELLED | Jan 8, 2019 | Jan 8, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP27871A | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2017 | Jan 8, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07963602 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2016 | Jan 8, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07963601 | REPLACED | Jan 8, 2015 | Jan 8, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP27006E | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2011 | Jan 8, 2015 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP27006E | NAME CHANGED | May 27, 2009 | Oct 24, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP27006E | REPLACED | May 27, 2009 | Sep 16, 2011 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP27006A | REPLACED | Nov 2, 2005 | May 27, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP78831A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2023 | Jan 8, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0166505001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2022 | Feb 10, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0166505001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2021 | Jul 29, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0166505001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA1619202 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2021 | Jan 8, 2021 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 9381001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2020 | Jan 8, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP27871A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2019 | Jan 8, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07963602 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2017 | Jan 8, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07963601 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2016 | Jan 8, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP27006E | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2015 | Jan 8, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP27006E | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2011 | Oct 24, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP27006E | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2011 | Sep 16, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP27006A | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2009 | May 27, 2009 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-537579 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC537579 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 7, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC537579 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 9, 2020 |
| MC537579 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 20, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2011 |
| MC537579 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 9, 2005 | REVOKED | Feb 16, 2022 |
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
7 states • 26 inspections
Violation Summary (60 violations from 26 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | 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:393.47B-BMBCAD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 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 (26 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
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2024 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL(WASHINGTON COUNTY) | I49 | ...486645 | CAVINESS TRUCKING |
| Feb 20, 2018 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2015 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2014 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2013 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records