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Davis Express, Inc. - Starke, FL.?

Discussion in 'Motor Carrier Questions - The Inside Scoop' started by truckntim80, Aug 25, 2006.

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  1. Aug 25, 2006 #1
    truckntim80

    truckntim80 Light Load Member

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    Turbo Trucker Or any Davis Express drivers......

    I am asking you about the company that I am interesting in applying.

    The company name is Davis Express. They are based out of Starke, FL. (which is not far from where I live)

    I was wondering if you would tell me what their safety rating is, as well as out of service rate, accident rates, etc. etc (Kinda like a back ground check of the company.) I would like to know what all the important things about the company as far is how safe they are.....Before I make the leap back in to trucking.

    ->I know they are a 'Reefer' company as I have experience with Reefer wagons.
    ->Starting pay is good with 1 year experience.
    ->There home time sounds good....Average 3-5 days out.
    ->They are a 'regional' company - Run FL, GA, AL, MS, TN, NC, SC

    Thanks guys for your help. I have almost turn my back on trucking for good. But this forum has help me with gaining that interest to drive again. I have learned a lot from ALL you guys.

    THANKS

    Company website - > Davis Express Southeast Regional Truckload Carrier
     
    truckntim80, Aug 25, 2006
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  3. Aug 27, 2006 #2
    TurboTrucker

    TurboTrucker Road Train Member

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    I'm sorry, but I have no personal insight into Davis Express, and this is one elusive company to check the FMCSA stats on as well.

    I looked high and low for a MCS-150 filing on them, and they are not found. I'm sure that they are filing on another name for the company, but without a US DOT number or some other information, I can't look them up.

    To their credit however, they look appealing on a couple of fronts. One, they stay in the deep southeast, and two, they are relatively small, with a hundred or so trucks in their fleet.

    Small fleets retain happy drivers, as a general rule. However, since they seem to have a recruiting bonus, it indicates that they have some turnover, but then, that can be explained due to the nature of their business. Refrigerated freight can be irritating to deal with.

    You have experience with it, so I'm sure that will be A-okay with you...

    Wish I had more to offer, but if someone could get me a US DOT number off the side of one of their trucks, I could look up their safety stats....

    I do know that they've been around for at least 20 years, because I've seen the trucks for that length of time....so they probably are stable.
     
    TurboTrucker, Aug 27, 2006
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  4. Aug 30, 2006 #3
    truckntim80

    truckntim80 Light Load Member

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    Thanks Turbo,

    DOT Number is: 163826

    Thanks.
     
    truckntim80, Aug 30, 2006
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  5. Jan 14, 2007 #4
    druidlogan

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    They're about 10 mi. from my house but the only info I can find on the web is their site. I'd like to hear from some of their drivers.
     
    druidlogan, Jan 14, 2007
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  7. Jan 16, 2007 #5
    truckntim80

    truckntim80 Light Load Member

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    I wonder what their safety rating and Out of service rating is……
    I know there is a way to check….

    I am really considering sending in my application to them. You know what they say, If nothing is said about a company….It’s probably a best kept secret. Meaning it is probably a ‘good’ company. But that is not always true…..

    I’ll be keeping this updated
     
    truckntim80, Jan 16, 2007
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  8. Jan 16, 2007 #6
    dstockwell

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    Inspection Selection System (ISS-2)
    (As of December 22, 2006)
    Carrier Name: DAVIS-EXPRESS INC
    US DOT #: 163826 MC #: 141339
    ISS Inspection Value:93 ISS
    Recommendation:INSPECT Basis for Recommendation:Safety
     
    dstockwell, Jan 16, 2007
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  9. Jan 16, 2007 #7
    truckntim80

    truckntim80 Light Load Member

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    could you explain this a little better please?

    Like what’s good / bad and high / low.

    Maybe some averages for good and bad companies

    Thanks.
     
    truckntim80, Jan 16, 2007
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  10. Jan 16, 2007 #8
    dstockwell

    dstockwell Light Load Member

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    RecommendationISS Inspection Value

    Inspect (inspection warranted)75-100 (BAD)
    Optional (may be worth a look) 50-74 (AVERAGE)
    Pass (no inspection required)1-49 (GOOD)

    So the higher the number, the more likely your gonna get inspected.
     
    dstockwell, Jan 16, 2007
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  11. Jan 16, 2007 #9
    druidlogan

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    There went the best kept secret theory. Sounds like they're just to busy crashing to post anything....
     
    druidlogan, Jan 16, 2007
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  12. Jan 16, 2007 #10
    mrjuggalo9er

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    example of a good iss score i work for john veriha out of marinette wisconsin ours is a 37 i believe thats not awesome but its a heck of a lot better than a 93

    the scale is out of 100 with 1 being the best swifts is a 93 i believe as well just to give you an idea what kind of company they are safety wise
     
    mrjuggalo9er, Jan 16, 2007
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