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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 10559· MC117384· CARRIER· EIN 93-2314028
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DAVIDSON BROTHERS

Legal: TROTTING FOX LLC

450 RUNVILLE RD, BELLEFONTE, PA, 16823-4715(814) 355-5513sheila2@dbitrucking.comGARY GOLDEN SR
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
Northland Insurance Company
Vehicle OOS
27.8%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
0
clean
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
85
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
Vehicle OOS 27.8% — above the 22% national average

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC117384

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 08/15/2024
Northland Insurance Company· policy WF016365
Authority history (14) ▾
08/29/2023MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
08/29/2023MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
02/18/2005MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED→ TRANSFER CONSUMMATED (08/24/2023)
10/15/2004CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/21/2004)
09/07/2004COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/06/2004)
07/03/1986MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED→ TRANSFER CONSUMMATED (08/24/2023)
07/19/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (11/17/2004)
02/17/1982MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (11/17/2004)
03/16/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (11/17/2004)
03/06/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (11/17/2004)
02/04/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (11/17/2004)
01/22/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (11/17/2004)
01/01/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (11/17/2004)
01/01/1981MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (11/17/2004)
Insurance history12 insurers on record
Filing timeline (24) ▾
  1. CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/15/2023 → 08/15/2024
  2. CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$750KTransferred
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/15/2023 → 08/22/2023
  3. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2014 → 08/15/2023
  4. HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 10/01/2008 → 03/27/2020
  5. HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2009 → 10/28/2014
  6. HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2009 → 10/01/2014
  7. REDLAND INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2009 → 10/04/2009
  8. REDLAND INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2009 → 10/01/2009
  9. REDLAND INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2008 → 10/01/2009
  10. TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 10/01/2005 → 10/01/2008
  11. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/15/2004 → 10/01/2008
  12. REDLAND INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/15/2008 → 10/01/2008
  13. ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 10/01/2004 → 10/01/2005
  14. NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY$1MName Changed
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/01/2004 → 11/17/2004
  15. ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.$750KName Changed
    CARGO · eff 10/01/2004 → 11/17/2004

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle18 inspections · 27.8% OOS · National 22%
Driver34 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

34 inspections · 44 violations (9 OOS) · 13% of inspections had an OOS finding.

34
Inspections
44
Violations
9
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

15
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 5 states

  • PA20
  • NY7
  • WV1
  • CT1
  • MD1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average

High impact

Vehicle OOS rate is 25% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
  • Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
  • Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed

A high share of violations are occurring in PA

Medium impact

12 of 14 violations in the last 12 months (86%) came from inspections in PA. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from PA to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 44% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing11 violations (24 mo)
Speeding6 viol63%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 39%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 16%
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 8%
Following / lane / reckless4 viol32%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other4× · 32%
Seat belt1 viol6%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 6%
What to do
  • Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected estimatecould improve up to 32 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 54% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing25 violations · 9 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps2 OOS10 viol41%
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 7%
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 7%
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× · 5%
Brakes2 OOS7 viol32%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 11%
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)2× · 7%
  • 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative1× · 5%
Other5 OOS8 viol27%
  • 393.201A-FRWCFrame - Cracked siderail web at least 1-1/2 inches directed toward the bottom flange5× · 18%
  • 393.86A1-RIGRear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26, 1998 inadequate or missing.1× · 4%
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× · 3%
What to do
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 33 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▬ Holding steady
4
Inspections
4
Violations
0
Out-of-service
2
Clean
Where the violations are
Unsafe Driving 50%Vehicle Maintenance 25%Driver Fitness 25%
Focus here first
1Unsafe Driving
2 violations · 50% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
2Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation · 25% of recent
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
Do this
  • Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
  • Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3Driver Fitness
1 violation · 25% of recent
  • 392.2-MCSRMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations
Do this
  • Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
  • Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

47
Inspections
72
Violations
15
Out-of-service
252
CSA points
128
Crashes
10
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

41 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

24 truck 11 trailer 6 other
1999 VOLVO TRUCK VNseen 6×
4VG7DERH1XN779096· AH30069 PA
2017 MACK CXU (Pinnacle)seen 5×
1M1AW07Y3HM083183· AH30077 PA
2015 INTERNATIONAL LF517seen 5×
3HSCXAPR7FN697189· AH62226 PA
2005 WABASH Wabash National Corporationseen 4×
1JJV532W45L921743· XMH3649 PA
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT625seen 4×
3HSDZAPR1KN153280· AH30084 PA
2015 MACK CXU (Pinnacle)seen 3×
1M1AW07YXFM051067· AG77245 PA
2015 GULF STREAM COACH, INC.seen 3×
1NLS2N7B2F7V80121· XMH3606 PA
2024 REITNOUER INC Reitnouer Incseen 3×
1RNF48A22RR001105· PT960F3 PA
FRUEHAUFseen 3×
1H4B04422EL008102· XMH3601 PA
2015 MACK CXU (Pinnacle)seen 2×
1M1AW07Y1FM051068· AG77244 PA
2027 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer Internationalseen 2×
5HTSP4127V9W83471· XLP9741 PA
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT625seen 2×
3HSDZAPR5KN145506· AH30088 PA
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT625seen 2×
3HSDZAPR7KN054558· AH30087 PA
2015 KENWORTH T8 Seriesseen 2×
1XKDD49X5FJ445239· PWE5457 OH
2020 INTERNATIONAL LT625seen 2×
3HSDZAPR5LN338143· AH30068 PA
1999 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2489XP094605· PT058S3 PA
2028 TRAILMOBILE Trailmobile Trailerseen 2×
1PT01JAH3W9000490· PT781D5 PA
2015 MACK CXU (Pinnacle)
1M1AW07Y1FM050731· AF40978 PA
2019 INTERNATIONAL LT625
3HSDZAPR5KN152357· AH47399 PA
BTLT
ZZZZZZZZZZ9161755· XLP9738 PA
2005 INTERNATIONAL 9400i
2HSCNSBR35C205356· AG99345 PA
2007 INTERNATIONAL L9427
2HSCNSBR37C462276· AH30064 PA
2005 WABASH Wabash National Corporation
1JJV532W65L921758· XMH3650 PA
2007 INTERNATIONAL L9427
2HSCNSBR17C462275· AH30062 PA
1995 WHITEGMC WIA
4V1WDBRH5SN714037· AH30079 PA
BENS
1NUDT38R9JMAA0316· PT737F4 PA
BENSON TRU
1NUFT28Z1SMNA0441· XMH3607 PA
2028 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer International
5HTSP4122W9W83475· PT435T3 PA
1999 VOLVO TRUCK VN
4VG7DERH8XN779094· AH30070 PA
BUTL
1TB11442YBM553775· TTN5018 OH

+ 11 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
42
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
26
0 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
1.9M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi23 drivers
  • Interstate · <100 mi3 drivers
Company officer
GARY GOLDEN SR
Operation
Interstate
D-U-N-S
3401346
Registered since
1974-06-01
Last MCS-150 update
2026-04-30
Census status
Active

Fleet: 42 trucks · 35 owned tractors · 73 owned trailers · 7 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs with 2 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

2
Connected carriers
2
Fleet-transfer links
2
Most shared VINs
0
Strong links
Medium· 1
PREDATOR TRUCKING COMPANY
USDOT 401385Active· MCDONALD, OH
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1XKDD49X5FJ4452392HSCNSBR37C462276

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

40 events
  1. 04/30/2026MCS-150 update filed

    1.9M mi reported (2025)

  2. 08/15/2024Insurance filed — Northland Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy WF016365

  3. 08/15/2024Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2601302

  4. 08/29/2023MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  5. 08/29/2023MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  6. 08/22/2023Insurance transferred — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy KCA 2601302

  7. 08/15/2023Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy WF002539

  8. 03/27/2020Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy 04 MS ND7816

  9. 10/28/2014Insurance cancelled — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TPU3041972

  10. 10/01/2014Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy TPU3041972

  11. 10/04/2009Insurance cancelled — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy RICEN0001054

  12. 10/01/2009Insurance replaced — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy RICEN0001054

  13. 10/01/2009Insurance cancelled — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy RICEN0001054

  14. 10/01/2008Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA

    CARGO · policy QT660-0624C930-TIL-05

  15. 10/01/2008Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TF429803

  16. 10/01/2008Insurance replaced — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy RICEN0001054

  17. 10/01/2005Insurance replaced — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy IM06906215

  18. 02/18/2005MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED

    TRANSFER CONSUMMATED (08/24/2023)

  19. 11/17/2004Insurance name changed — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TF429803

  20. 11/17/2004Insurance name changed — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy IM06906215

  21. 11/05/2004Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CL436377

  22. 10/15/2004CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/21/2004)

  23. 10/15/2004Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TF429803

  24. 10/01/2004Insurance cancelled — THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO.

    CARGO · policy MT 61 25 01

  25. 10/01/2004Insurance replaced — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CL436377

  26. 09/07/2004COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/06/2004)

  27. 07/25/2004Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD

    BIPD/Excess · policy 706562103

  28. 10/01/2001Insurance cancelled — CHUBB NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy TQ163750

  29. 10/01/2001Insurance replaced — THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO.

    CARGO · policy MT 61 00 67

  30. 10/01/2000Insurance replaced — NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD

    BIPD/Primary · policy 706562103

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Safety audit
Rated
1989-05-03
Last review
1989-03-15
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-04-30
Reported mileage
1,897,936 mi (2025)
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Changes on file

FMCSA census history

  1. July, 2025

    • Fleet grew to 42 power units
    • Drivers shrank to 26

  2. August, 2023

    • Name changed to "TROTTING FOX LLC"
    • DBA changed to "DAVIDSON BROTHERS"

  3. January, 2021

    First on-record entry — DAVIDSON BROTHERS INC, BELLEFONTE, PA

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 21, 2026, 11:00 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.