Carrier profile · USDOT 1197578 · MC753311 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

David S Lofton

DBA David Scott Lofton · Mount Vernon, AL · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2004
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsConstructionScrap Metal
6
Power units
6
Drivers
11
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
10K
Annual miles
22 yr
Registered
87
/ 100
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Vehicle OOS above average: 33.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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
33.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 6 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 11 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 50.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
11
Driver inspections
11
Vehicle inspections
6
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
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC753311
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
6
Power units
6
Trucks
6
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
6
Drivers
6
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsConstructionScrap Metal
Annual mileage
10,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1197578
MC / docket
MC-753311
Legal name
David S Lofton
DBA
David Scott Lofton
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jan 2, 2004
Last MCS-150
Mar 22, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
6 (6)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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 S Lofton's USDOT number?

David S Lofton's USDOT number is 1197578 and its docket number is MC753311.

Is David S Lofton authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is David S Lofton's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 11 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is David S Lofton's fleet?

6 power units and 6 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 22, 2024.

Where is David S Lofton located?

David S Lofton is located at 2126c Coy Smith Highway, Mount Vernon, AL, 36560. Phone: (251) 866-0506.

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