DAVIS TRANS-LITE INC
61-unit dry-bulk carrier based in Clackamas, OR. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1517991
- MC
- MC574122
- Based
- Clackamas, OR
- Contact
- 5036592989 · janelle@davistranslite.com
What this carrier is
DAVIS TRANS-LITE INC is a mid-sized-fleet dry-bulk carrier based in Clackamas, OR. Operating footprint: 61 power units, 78 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC574122 authority. Listed cargo classifications include dry bulk commodities and other: milk, cement aggregate. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Dec 27, 2022).
Fleet composition on file: 61 owned tractors, 203 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 681 motor carriers operating 61 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 27 | 26.54 | 101.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 9.55 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.63 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 86.00 | 32.6% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 2.17 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 61-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1517991: 41 inspections across 4 states. Most recent inspection: Feb 11, 2026 in WA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 27 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 43 |
| Total violations | 72 (23 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes . Most recent: Mar 31, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a dry-bulk carrier that runs regional lanes, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with dry bulk commodities, and other: milk, cement aggregate on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (203 trailers against 61 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 681 peer carriers operating 61 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 32 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (7 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 72 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet dry-bulk carrier running regional lanes with 61 power units on file.
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