Davis Trucking — compliance record
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Vetting summary
Authority age
10 years (granted 2016)
Liability filing
$750K BIPD — meets the $750K federal minimum
Inspections
6 on file
Out-of-service
Within normal range vs national averages
Email identity
Free att.net inbox on the federal record
Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
James B Davis
DBA
Davis Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
18058 Via Serena, Sonora, CA 95370
Phone
(209) 532-2568
Power units
2
Drivers
1
First on record
—
Last MCS-150 filing
—
Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
MC954053
Common: Active · Contract: None · Broker: None
Property: ✓ · Passenger: — · HHG: — · BIPD filed: ✓ · Cargo: ✓ · Bond: —
Authority history
- Granted — Motor Property Common Carrier
- Involuntary Revocation — Common
Insurance filings
Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 5.9% · 6 inspections on record
Vehicle OOS
16.7%
National average ≈ 20.9% · 6 inspections on record
Email & web forensics
On-file email
jim.d@att.net — free consumer inbox, the #1 vetting flag
From the FMCSA on-file contact, public domain registration (RDAP), and live DNS.
Crash record — last 24 months
0
Reportable crashes
0
Tow-aways
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Safety record
Inspection history
| Date | State | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2025 | CA | Level III — Driver-only |
| Aug 22, 2024 | CA | Level II — Walk-around |
| Jun 17, 2024 | CA | Level III — Driver-only |
| Apr 29, 2024 | CA | Level II — Walk-around |
| Nov 14, 2023 | CA | Level III — Driver-only |
| Aug 29, 2023 | CA | Level II — Walk-around |
Most recent 6 of 6 inspections on file.
Activity log
Record changes
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No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
In the news
Recent coverage
Bill Davis sells trucking business, reflects on legacy - White River Now
White River Now · 7/15/2025
Top 100 Trucking Companies - American Journal of Transportation
American Journal of Transportation · 12/17/2019
Amtrak train crash: Amtrak sues trucking company, says driver not properly trained - Reno Gazette Journal
Reno Gazette Journal · 3/22/2014
Federal judge refuses new trial for trucking company | Carson City’s Trusted News Source Since 1865 - Nevada Appeal
Nevada Appeal · 1/28/2016
22-driver fleet JDT Trucking wins inaugural Small-Fleet Champ contest - Commercial Carrier Journal
Commercial Carrier Journal · 8/31/2020
Trucking's owner-operators call out the absolute worst stretch of highway in America - overdriveonline.com
overdriveonline.com · 6/26/2023
Donald Richard Smith Obituary - Ventura County Star
Ventura County Star · 4/2/2025
OBITUARY: Rick Hefley, 1965-2022 - Lost Coast Outpost
Lost Coast Outpost · 8/27/2022
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