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Generated Oct 21, 2026
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THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY
USDOT 93861 · EIN 34-0176110
1500 N MANTUA STREET, KENT, OH, 44240
(330) 673-9515 · ERIKA J. SCHOENBERGER
50
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
2152 / 1945
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
228 / 1192
Crashes (24 mo)
40 · 2 fatal
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.2% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance808 pts
Unsafe Driving367 pts
Other60 pts
Driver Fitness30 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance12 pts
Not in SMS9 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 160 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 90 |
| 393.43D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 78 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 70 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 48 |
| 393.104F3-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 45 | |
| 393.48A-BIHE | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 44 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 44 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 42 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 42 |
Most inspected states
NY28
MD25
CA21
FL19
WV14
MA14
MI13
PA11
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.16 | 0.16 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.03 | 0.03 | ≈6–13% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.08 | 0.06 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.02 | 0.00 | ≈2–9% | ▼ better |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.02 | 3.06 | ≈44–48% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.05 | 0.06 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-15 · 2 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 47% · Speeding 32% · Seat belt 13%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 5 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 100% (1 OOS)
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 3 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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
Lighting / lamps 34% (7 OOS) · Load securement 21% (7 OOS) · Brakes 21% (13 OOS)
• 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: could improve up to 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 18 inspections, 16 violations, 5 OOS, 5 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 4 OOS · 50%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.100B-C, 393.9A-LHLI
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 26 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.265).
2. Unsafe Driving4 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLTCD ×4
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 40 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.12).
3. Other4 viol · 1 OOS · 25%
392.2-SLLTL ×2, 392.5A3-POSS, 393.24A-L
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLTCD ×4, 392.2-SLLTL ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 40 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2026 | DETROIT, MI | ✓ | ||
| 09/11/2026 | GAINESVILLE, FL | 1 | ||
| 07/14/2026 | MOLINE, IL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/14/2026 | ALLEN PARK, MI | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/10/2026 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ||
| 05/20/2026 | PLUMSTEAD TOWNSHIP, PA | 2 | ✓ | |
| 05/11/2026 | NORFOLK, MA | ✓ | ||
| 05/04/2026 | MITCHELLVILLE, MD | 1 | ||
| 04/27/2026 | NATICK, MA | ✓ | ||
| 04/15/2026 | Columbus, MN | ✓ |
Equipment — 82 vehicles seen in inspections
50 incomplete vehicle14 trailer13 other5 truck
Company profile
Officer
ERIKA J. SCHOENBERGER
Annual mileage
19.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
792
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 21 carriers
Shares identifiers with 21 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVEY RAIL SERVICES LLC | 4511475 | 4 VINs | strong |
| DAVEY TREE SURGERY COMPANY | 785221 | 1 VINs | strong |
| ARBORGUARD INC | 832695 | strong | |
| CHIPPERS INC | 1184441 | email, phone | strong |
| CONSERVATION LAND STEWARDSHIP LLC | 2910657 | strong | |
| DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP INC | 3074386 | officer, email, phone | strong |
| DRG GRID RELIABILITY LLC | 4378145 | strong | |
| DTS CALIFORNIA LLC | 4359958 | strong |
Activity history (recent)
02/02/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
19.9M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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