Carrier profile · USDOT 825718 · MC961230 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

David Lemons

DBA Daves Towing · Ronceverte, WV · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1999
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+1 more
1
Power units
1
Drivers
10
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
15K
Annual miles
27 yr
Registered
72
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Authority revocation pending: FMCSA has started revoking this authority, usually for lapsed insurance. Driver OOS well above average: 20.0% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 8 inspections
Driver out-of-service
20.0%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 2 of 10 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
10
Driver inspections
10
Vehicle inspections
8
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC961230
Revocation pending
Yes
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Aug 23, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Classic Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. Jun 8, 2026Liability policy cancellation effective

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
Annual mileage
15,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
825718
MC / docket
MC-961230
Legal name
David Lemons
DBA
Daves Towing
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 31, 1999
Last MCS-150
Aug 6, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is David Lemons's USDOT number?

David Lemons's USDOT number is 825718 and its docket number is MC961230.

Is David Lemons authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority, but a revocation is pending.

What is David Lemons's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 10 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 20.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is David Lemons's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 6, 2025.

What insurance does David Lemons carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Classic Insurance Company.

Where is David Lemons located?

David Lemons is located at 9352 Seneca Trl S, Ronceverte, WV, 24970. Phone: (304) 667-4880.

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