THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY
KENT, OH
DBA: DAVEY WOLF HARTNEYGRAYMONT MAIERTREE JONESBROS WICKES-ARBORIST ARBORGUARD CORTESE NORTH AMERICAN TREE SERVICE CHIPPERS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 386 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY (USDOT 93861) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): PATRICK COVEY (Company officer); ERIKA J. SCHOENBERGER (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 386 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/93861/ As of: Jul 19, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 3.4% vs peer median 1.2% (worse). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=279 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 20 | 5 | 0 |
| Trailers | 967 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1,987 | 140 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 386 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 12 | 14 |
| Tow-away | 3 | 11 | 22 | 36 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 11 | 26 | 40 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 400 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 228 | 228 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 7 | 27 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.07% | 11.84% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY is a corporation based in KENT, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 93861. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2,152 power units and 1,945 drivers, with 400 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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.
THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY is a mega-fleet, operating 2,152 power units and 1,945 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Kent, OH. Across 237 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.7% out-of-service rate, with 47 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
237 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 62% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (25) and MD (23), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
12.7% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (47.4% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 14 times.
The fleet comprises 2,152 power units (mega-fleet) and 1,945 drivers; Ford, Freightliner, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 279 ACTIVE carriers operating 1,076–3,228 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2,152 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 25 | 2 | 8.0% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 23 | 6 | 26.1% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 22 | 3 | 13.6% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 20 | 1 | 5.0% | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 11 | 0 | 0.0% | May 31, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | May 27, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Sep 28, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 5, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 21, 2025 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 19, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Maine (ME) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Delaware (DE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 23, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 23, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 5 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 7 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 46 | — | 0.17 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 46 | — | 3.16 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (400 rows) View all 400 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88382759 | Jul 9, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88358953 | Jul 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 88345954 | Jul 7, 2026 | MO | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.100B-C, 393.9A-LSML | Yes |
| 88302652 | Jul 1, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88171930 | Jun 17, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 88108218 | Jun 9, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.100B-C, 393.110B2I-C, 393.43D-B | Yes |
| 88052184 | Jun 4, 2026 | CT | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
7 | 393.43D-B, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LLPL | Yes |
| 88017845 | Jun 1, 2026 | NY | 3 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88008182 | Jun 1, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 88002510 | May 31, 2026 | MA | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87984011 | May 27, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.43D | Yes |
| 87923887 | May 21, 2026 | MA | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.78A-WS, 393.24C-L | No |
| 87874505 | May 14, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87729053 | Apr 29, 2026 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 2-SLLEQP | No |
| 87688296 | Apr 27, 2026 | VA | 1 | NORTH GARDEN VA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
7 | 128B-CLWV, 43D-B, 104F3-C | Yes |
| 87666786 | Apr 22, 2026 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87670838 | Apr 21, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-DEDHAM |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 21TC-MC | No |
| 87608723 | Apr 17, 2026 | NC | 1 | I-77 NB @ WESTINGHOUSE BLVD |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87596007 | Apr 15, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 2-SLLS1 | No |
| 87524718 | Apr 7, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87512618 | Apr 3, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | — | No |
| 87451937 | Mar 31, 2026 | OR | 1 | or-ashland--or |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87322611 | Mar 17, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
1 | 392.2FT | No |
| 87337865 | Mar 13, 2026 | MN | 3 | ROCHESTER MN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87288387 | Mar 12, 2026 | GA | 3 | RINGGOLD GA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 395.8A | No |
Recent Crashes (386 rows) View all 386 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0400496180 | Apr 9, 2026 | TN | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| NC0108380425 | Jan 23, 2026 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2026000091 | Jan 20, 2026 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0010187163 | Jan 2, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2767717405 | Dec 30, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904873785 | Dec 28, 2025 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003697423 | Dec 16, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2747842805 | Dec 10, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003691789 | Dec 8, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY4098364300 | Oct 6, 2025 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA2025129166 | Oct 1, 2025 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0252610154 | Sep 18, 2025 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA507238800X | Aug 18, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003567668 | Aug 13, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2700316505 | Jul 8, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2699999805 | Jul 3, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003522331 | Jun 14, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000115111 | May 5, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0251205037 | Apr 29, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX751FHQE1S4 | Apr 25, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TN0400246588 | Apr 16, 2025 | TN | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| OH0253058060 | Mar 31, 2025 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA502996000X | Mar 28, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2025033396 | Mar 24, 2025 | LA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0005616175 | Feb 15, 2025 | AL | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 6 | 1 |
| ORLANDO FL | FL | 5 | 0 |
| ROCHESTER MN | MN | 5 | 0 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 5 | 1 |
| HURRICANE WV | WV | 5 | 1 |
| COASTAL DIVISION | CA | 4 | 0 |
| SACRAMENTO | CA | 4 | 0 |
| SEAFORD NY | NY | 4 | 0 |
| ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY | MD | 3 | 1 |
| CLARKSBURG MD | MD | 3 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 50 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 4 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 5 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
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