HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/71961-davis-cartage-co/ · Checked 2026-10-20 07:02 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
DAVIS CARTAGE CO
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Operating authority is inactiveWithout active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
MC133437: Motor carrier inactive
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (989) 743-4445, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC133437 or MC133437.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 14 · Michigan avg 21.2%
1 of 29 · Michigan avg 3.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | MI | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Aug 14, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | MI | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | MI | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jul 22, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 9, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 2, 2026 | MI | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jun 16, 2026 | MI | 2 | 2 | No |
| May 4, 2026 | MI | 3 | 1 | 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 Michigan average covers 51,411 vehicle and 85,596 driver inspections of all Michigan-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
18 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 46 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 | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 | 50.0% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 27.8% | 19.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 16.7% | 12.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 5.6% | 3.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Trailers rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1 1993 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311BCSRIGRR | 2 | 0 |
| Endorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDL | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H1ELDNUM | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H2ELDNISDT | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting Texting · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLT | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-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
5 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | Grand Rapids, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | Buena Vista Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | New Buffalo Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| May 8, 2025 | Warren, MI | 0 | 2 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Flint Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 71961 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC133437, MC133437 |
| Legal name | DAVIS CARTAGE CO |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 50 |
| Drivers | 43 |
| Annual mileage | 3,302,867 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 5, 2002) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 1, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
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 CARTAGE CO
What does DAVIS CARTAGE CO's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for DAVIS CARTAGE CO (MC133437, MC133437), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about DAVIS CARTAGE CO is old or missing?
No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking DAVIS CARTAGE CO?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 71961. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (989) 743-4445, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC133437 or MC133437, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (989) 743-4445
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIS LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS LLC Broker |
Corunna, MI | 2243755 | MC668609 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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