HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1517991-davis-trans-lite-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 16:54 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
DAVIS TRANS-LITE INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average63.6% vs Oregon average 22.1%.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (503) 659-2989, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC574122.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC574122 | — | Acadia Insurance Company Policy MCP2893786BNPG · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Sep 1, 2010 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC574122 | Primary | Northland Insurance Company Policy WF016440 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Nov 6, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
7 of 11 · Oregon avg 22.1%
0 of 23 · Oregon avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | OR | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | WA | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Sep 10, 2026 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 7, 2026 | OR | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Feb 11, 2026 | WA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 19, 2026 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 17, 2025 | OR | 2 | 1 | No |
| Dec 1, 2025 | WA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Nov 29, 2025 | OR | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Oregon average covers 22,261 vehicle and 33,173 driver inspections of all Oregon-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
27 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 33 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Oregon share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 11 | 70.4% | 71.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | 29.6% | 10.9% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 3 | 3 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| Hubs - Leaking hub Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965HL | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSURR | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DBAAL | 1 | 1 |
| Heavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393130BCHVE | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT132 | 1 | 1 |
| Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205CWR | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Oregon column is the mix across all Oregon-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 8.44 S Madras, OR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Cascade Locks, OR | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1517991 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC574122 |
| Legal name | DAVIS TRANS-LITE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 61 |
| Drivers | 78 |
| Annual mileage | 3,681,291 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 27, 2022) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 20, 2006 · 20 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 5, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Commodities Dry BulkOtherMilk, Cement, Aggreg
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about DAVIS TRANS-LITE INC
What does DAVIS TRANS-LITE INC's operating authority allow?
MC574122: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about DAVIS TRANS-LITE INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking DAVIS TRANS-LITE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1517991. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (503) 659-2989, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC574122, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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