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DAVIDSON SURFACE AIR INC
Bridgeton, MO
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 375704 · MC 261606
Satisfactory
Active 31 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-261606 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Truck Insurance Exchange
Safety
Satisfactory
9.5% OOS · 45 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 31 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $500,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 45 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC261606
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
BI&PD · $500,000 · Policy 60186 33 31
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TRK 3888719
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,250,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
375704
MC Number
MC-261606
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 12, 1989
Authority Granted
February 13, 1995
Annual Mileage
1,579,314 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
13930 Missouri Bottom Rd, Bridgeton, MO 63044
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Donald E Davidson Jr
Officer 2
William Fritz
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodalOilfield EquipmentDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
45
Driver Inspections
34
Vehicle Inspections
21
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving14
Hours of Service10
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
9.5% of 21 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 24 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 24 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 24 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 24 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2026 | MO | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 8, 2025 | MO | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MO6
GA3
IN3
OH3
AZ2
IL2
and 9 more states
Fleet & Equipment (34)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 46 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~19
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
17
Tractor
15
Flatbed
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3RJ321154 | 6 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 40 ft | 1UYFS2407EA883303 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7RJ321156 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X8GJ131864 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0628GJ651640 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 6 ft | 1GRDM06286M700502 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536K3499307 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538K3499308 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XK3499309 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X1RJ321153 | 2 | — |
Show all 34 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5RJ321155 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X8NJ482223 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXNJ482224 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2RD643721 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5320NSA97656 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532XNSA97650 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0621GJ651642 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0624GJ651635 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530J3190625 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530K3499304 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530K3499318 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532K3499305 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533K3499314 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534K3499306 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537K3499302 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538K3499311 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539K3499320 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3LJ379871 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6NJ482222 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X6TJ194519 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9RJ321157 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X1JD477051 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Kenworth T3 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 2XKHAN8X9AM274465 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 7 | 4V4W19EH1MN274072 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (45)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2026 | 1816000075 | HEBRON OH | III | 1 | — | STERIS CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBDP9X4RD643722 1UYVS2530K3499318 |
MO 67KT7J MO 44A078 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 27, 2026 | 1465000836 | JACKSON GA | III | 1 | — | STERIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X9RJ321157 1UYVS2536K3499307 |
MO 92KS2Z MO 44A067 |
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| August 6, 2026 | 9761004668 | WARREN IN | II | 2 | — | RSDC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X7RJ321156 1GRDM06286M700502 |
MO 92KS1Z MO 39A433 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| June 4, 2026 | 9486000096 | WADSWORTH OH | I | 1 | — | STERIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X8NJ482223 1UYVS2538K3499308 |
MO 76KS8C MO 44A068 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 17, 2026 | 3121Q2ZBHT | ON I-40 1258 FT E OF MOUNTAIN, NM | III | 1 | — | PRC COMPOSITES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X6TJ194519 1DW1A5320NSA97656 |
MO 95KT2W MO 16B436 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| January 12, 2026 | 8283009757 | TERRE HAUTE IN | II | 2 | — | STERIS CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X3RJ321154 1GRAP0621GJ651642 |
MO 91KS9Z MO 31A020 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| January 7, 2026 | 5007930010 | 70, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KENWORTH |
1XKYDP9X3RJ321154 |
MO 91KS9Z |
| December 16, 2025 | 1409000941 | POOLER GA | III | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X7RJ321156 1GRAP0628GJ651640 |
MO 92KS1Z MO 19B651 |
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| November 3, 2025 | UDYR000210 | MT. PASS IF, CA | II | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X9RJ321157 1UYVS2530K3499318 |
MO 92KS2Z MO 44A078 |
| October 30, 2025 | 3512001157 | EUREKA MO | II | — | — | THYSSENKRUPP MATERIALS NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYDP9X8GJ131864 1UYFS2407EA883303 |
MO 28AS6L WI 827331 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| STERIS | 11 | September 18, 2026 |
| BOEING | 5 | September 11, 2025 |
| RSDC | 1 | August 6, 2026 |
| PRC COMPOSITES | 1 | April 17, 2026 |
| THYSSENKRUPP MATERIALS NA | 1 | October 30, 2025 |
| HEMPEL, USA (DALLAS), INC. | 1 | October 14, 2025 |
| HYATT DIE CAST | 1 | September 21, 2025 |
| THYSSENKRUPP | 1 | August 25, 2025 |
| THYSSENKRUPP MATERIALS | 1 | July 30, 2025 |
| STERIGENICS | 1 | July 22, 2025 |
| FOAM FABRICATORS | 1 | December 20, 2024 |
| WIRELAND METAL | 1 | August 27, 2024 |
9 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 15, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 29, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 22, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 13, 1995 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| June 3, 1993 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 4, 1995 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 1, 2015 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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