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John David Spence

Active

DBA: Spence Trucking

Authorized for Hire

John David Spence, doing business as Spence Trucking, is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 797238 and MC number 355119. The company operates from Leivasy, WV, and maintains an active operating status, and has 1 power units and 1 drivers on record.

Is this carrier bookable?

Review First

Nothing here says automatic no, but there is enough to check before you tender a load.

Six things go into this read of John David Spence's record: operating authority, out-of-service status, insurance filings, safety rating, BASIC percentile scores, and MCS-150 freshness. Every one of them comes straight from the public FMCSA record. None of them tell you how the carrier handles damage claims or hits delivery windows, so always pull a fresh insurance certificate from the carrier and confirm rates and contact details on a current rate confirmation before you tender.

Things to review

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    Insurance

    Insurance status is not clearly shown here. Get a current certificate before you book.

Passed checks

  • Authority

    This USDOT record is marked active.

  • Out-of-service

    No out-of-service order is shown on this record.

  • BASIC scores

    Measured BASIC categories are below the intervention threshold.

  • MCS-150

    MCS-150 looks current (Sep 30, 2025).

Identity

Who John David Spence is on FMCSA's record: legal contact information, the kind of operation they're registered to run, and what they self-report carrying. This is the baseline you cross-reference every other section against.

Address
223 Grassy Creek Road , Leivasy , WV 26676
Phone
(304) 646-7167
Email
Entity type
Authorized for Hire

Licensed to transport goods or passengers for compensation.

Operation type
Interstate

Authorized to operate across state lines.

Operating status
Active
Insurance on file
N/A
MCS-150 filing date
Sep 30, 2025

Biennial update form required by FMCSA.

Cargo types

Logs/Poles/Lumber

Authority

Whether John David Spence can legally move freight today, and the full FMCSA history of how their operating authority has changed over time. Brokers checking a new carrier should always start here.

Operating status

Active

Out-of-service status

No active OOS order

Authority revocations

Revocation orders FMCSA has issued against John David Spence's operating authority. Voluntary revocations are typically requested by the carrier when winding down operations or restructuring. Involuntary revocations are FMCSA enforcement actions, usually triggered by missed insurance filings, missed civil penalty payments, or compliance failures. An involuntary revocation in the recent history is the strongest negative signal on this page.

  • MC355119

    INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION · CONTRACT

    Effective 2025-10-28

    Served 2025-09-25

  • MC355119

    INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION · CONTRACT

    Effective 2014-05-14

    Served 2014-04-11

  • MC355119

    INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION · CONTRACT

    Effective 2013-04-24

    Served 2013-03-22

  • MC355119

    INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION · CONTRACT

    Effective 2011-04-25

    Served 2011-03-21

  • MC355119

    INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION · CONTRACT

    Effective 2005-04-05

    Served 2005-03-03

  • MC355119

    INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION · CONTRACT

    Effective 2000-03-17

    Served 2000-04-12

Authority history

Every operating-authority action FMCSA has recorded against John David Spence, sourced from the AuthHist public dataset. This covers original applications, dismissals, grants, suspensions, and reinstatements across every authority type the carrier has held or attempted to hold. A clean history typically shows one or two grant rows and nothing else. Multiple dismissals or revocations are worth a closer look before booking.

AuthorityActionServedDispositionDecided
MC355119INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2021-09-15DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2021-09-20
MC355119INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2020-04-27DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2020-05-15
MC355119INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2017-03-27DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2017-04-19
MC355119INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2016-03-25DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2016-04-22
MC355119REINSTATED2016-02-05REVOKED2025-10-28
MC355119REINSTATED2014-04-11REVOKED2014-05-14
MC355119REINSTATED2012-10-22REVOKED2013-04-24
MC355119INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2010-11-19DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2010-12-16
MC355119INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2010-03-18DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2010-04-19
MC355119INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2010-01-13DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2010-01-19
MC355119INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2009-11-12DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2009-12-09
MC355119INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2009-10-13DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2009-10-15
MC355119INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2009-03-16DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2009-04-15
MC355119INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2008-10-28DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2008-11-25
MC355119INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2008-06-18DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2008-07-15
MC355119INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2008-03-17DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2008-04-17
MC355119INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2007-03-12DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2007-04-13
MC355119REINSTATED2006-06-27REVOKED2011-04-25
MC355119INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2004-03-03DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2004-03-31
MC355119INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION2002-04-25DISCONTINUED REVOCATION2002-05-06
MC355119REINSTATED2001-04-10REVOKED2005-04-05
MC355119GRANTED1999-03-31REVOKED2000-06-01

Safety

Everything FMCSA has on John David Spence's safety record: the formal safety rating, behavior-analysis BASIC scores, full inspection and crash totals, and operational metrics like drivers per power unit and annual miles per power unit. Numbers below the national average sit in the green; numbers well above are worth a closer look.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Not Rated

This carrier has not received a formal safety rating from FMCSA. Only carriers that have undergone a compliance review receive a rating. The majority of registered carriers are unrated.

View official FMCSA record →

Inspections

All time

1

Total

0

OOS

0

Driver OOS

0

Vehicle OOS

Driver inspections 0 OOS of 1
Vehicle inspections 0 OOS of 1

With only 1 inspections on record, this carrier has limited inspection history.

Crash history

All time

1

Total

0

Fatal

0

Injuries

1

Tow-away

1 crash reported. That translates to approximately 1000.0 crashes per 1,000 power units.

BASIC safety scores

FMCSA grades every carrier across seven safety categories called BASICs (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories). Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, calculated from the carrier's roadside inspections, crash reports, and investigation results over a rolling 24-month window. Higher scores mean more recorded violations relative to similar carriers. Scores at or above 75 can flag a carrier for FMCSA intervention and are worth a closer look before tendering. Scores below 65 sit within normal range.

Driver behavior

0.0

Unsafe Driving

0.0

HOS Compliance

0.0

Driver Fitness

0.0

Controlled Substances

Vehicle and outcomes

4.0

Vehicle Maintenance

0.0

Hazmat Compliance

0.0

Crash Indicator

This carrier's BASIC scores are all below the intervention threshold. No categories require immediate attention.

Unsafe Driving

Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.

HOS Compliance

Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits and falsifying logs.

Driver Fitness

Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.

Controlled Substances

Captures drug and alcohol violations, including impaired or refused tests.

Vehicle Maintenance

Reflects brakes, tires, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection findings.

Fleet profile

Owner-operator / very small (under 10 units)

Raw fleet counts only tell you so much about a carrier. A 100-truck fleet with 300 drivers is almost certainly running team or multi-shift over-the-road operations. A 100-truck fleet with 90 drivers is more likely owner-operators, regional, or local work. The ratios below are calculated from FMCSA fleet, mileage, and inspection data and show you how John David Spence actually runs day to day. That helps you judge whether their capacity, utilization, and safety performance match the kind of load you're looking to tender.

Drivers per Power Unit

1.00

Roughly one driver per truck. Typical for regional or local fleets.

Miles per Power Unit

1 mi

Lower utilization often seen with local, dedicated, or specialty operations (2024 data).

Inspections per Power Unit

1.0

Normal inspection activity for an over-the-road carrier.

Crashes per 1,000 Units

1000.0

Significantly above industry average (3.2 per 1,000 units).

Insurance

What FMCSA's Licensing & Insurance system has on file for John David Spence right now, and the full filing history including cancelled policies. A current ON FILE status is the baseline; the history below is where you spot recent cancellations, instability, or coverage gaps that the live status field can't show on its own.

Current insurance status

No filing on record

Insurance history

Every insurance filing FMCSA has on record for John David Spence, up to the 25 most recent including cancelled policies. Each row shows the form type, the insurance company, when the policy went into effect, and when (or if) it was cancelled. Common things brokers look for: a recent cancellation with no replacement on file (the carrier may not have valid coverage right now), repeated short-lived policies with different insurers (instability), and the actual coverage amount versus the freight value.

Form / Type Insurer Effective Cancelled Coverage
Form 91X PROGRESSIVE CLASSIC INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-08-23 2025-10-28

NAMECHG

$750
Form 91X CLASSIC INSURANCE CO 2022-05-15 2024-08-23

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 91X UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2021-10-12 2022-05-15

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 91X UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2021-05-15 2021-10-12

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2020-05-12 2021-05-15

TERM/REPL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2017-04-21 2020-05-24

TERM/CANCL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. 2016-04-22 2017-04-21

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. 2015-06-25 2016-04-21

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2013-04-18 2014-04-18

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2012-10-12 2013-04-18

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2010-12-16 2011-04-16

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2010-11-12 2010-12-16

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2010-08-13 2010-11-12

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2010-04-16 2010-08-13

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2010-02-09 2010-04-14

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2009-12-09 2010-02-09

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2009-11-09 2009-12-09

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2009-09-30 2009-11-09

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2009-04-14 2009-09-30

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2008-11-24 2009-04-11

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2008-07-15 2008-11-24

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2008-04-11 2008-07-15

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2007-04-11 2008-04-11

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2007-01-31 2007-04-06

CANCEL

$750
Form 91X NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2006-06-16 2007-01-31

CANCEL

$750

Connections

Other USDOT records and external filings that link to John David Spence. Connected carriers share contact information; process agents show every state where the carrier has filed an agent for service of legal process. Both are useful for tracing related operations and verifying the carrier's stated geographic footprint.

Connected carriers

Other FMCSA-registered carriers whose contact information matches this one. We match on normalized phone numbers, email addresses, and physical addresses across every active and inactive USDOT record. Sharing contact details is common between affiliated companies, recently rebranded operations, fleet acquisitions, and shared dispatch offices, so a match alone is not a problem. Brokers typically review the matched carriers alongside the one they are about to book to confirm the relationship is what they expect.

  • Spence Trucking

    USDOT 4447746 · Authorized for Hire

    Inactive
    Address
    223 GRASSY CREEK RD, Leivasy, WV, 26676-4105
    Phone
    (304) 880-8622
    Safety rating
    Unrated
    Insurance
    N/A
    Fleet
    1 power unit · 2 drivers
    Inspections / OOS
    0 insp · 0 OOS
    Crashes
    0 total
    Shared email

Recent activity

Field-level changes detected in John David Spence's FMCSA record over the last 90 days. Each row shows what changed and when, so you can spot authority lapses, insurance shifts, or safety updates that may have happened since you last booked them.

DateFieldPreviousNew
May 4, 2026Total Crashes01
May 4, 2026Towaway Crashes01
May 3, 2026Total Crashes10
May 3, 2026Towaway Crashes10
Apr 18, 2026Total Inspections01
Apr 18, 2026Driver Inspections01
Apr 18, 2026Vehicle Inspections01
Apr 18, 2026Driver Fitness ScoreN/A0
Apr 18, 2026Hos Compliance ScoreN/A0
Apr 18, 2026Unsafe Driving ScoreN/A0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions brokers and shippers ask about John David Spence and how to interpret the FMCSA data shown on this page.

What is the USDOT number for John David Spence?

John David Spence is assigned USDOT number 797238 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This number uniquely identifies the carrier in federal safety records and is used to track inspections, crashes, compliance reviews, and operating authority over time.

What is the MC number for John David Spence?

John David Spence's MC number is 355119. The MC (Motor Carrier) number is the operating authority number issued by FMCSA, separate from the USDOT number. It authorizes the carrier to transport regulated commodities for hire in interstate commerce.

Is John David Spence authorized to operate?

John David Spence's current operating status is ACTIVE. They do not currently have a formal safety rating from FMCSA. Always verify operating authority and request a current insurance certificate before tendering loads.

How many inspections has John David Spence had?

John David Spence has 1 recorded roadside inspections in FMCSA's database, with 0 resulting in an out-of-service order. Inspection counts cover a rolling 24-month window.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. The driver OOS average is closer to 5.5%. Rates well above these benchmarks may indicate recurring compliance issues. Lower rates suggest stronger maintenance and driver-qualification programs.

How many crashes has John David Spence been involved in?

FMCSA records 1 reported crashes for John David Spence over a rolling 24-month window, including 0 fatal, 0 injury, and 1 tow-away crashes. Crash counts include both preventable and non-preventable events. Always evaluate raw counts against fleet size and miles driven.

How large is John David Spence's fleet?

John David Spence operates 1 power units (trucks and tractors) and reports 1 drivers on their FMCSA MCS-150 form. Fleet figures are self-reported and updated biennially, so the live operational fleet may differ slightly.

Where is John David Spence located?

John David Spence is headquartered in Leivasy, West Virginia at 223 Grassy Creek Road. They operate in interstate commerce across state lines.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem on its own. The vast majority of registered carriers operate without a formal rating because compliance reviews are typically only triggered by elevated risk indicators, complaints, or scheduled audits. Use BASIC scores, inspection history, and crash records to evaluate unrated carriers.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA refreshes carrier census data daily. Inspection and crash records are typically published within 30 days of the underlying event. Safety ratings and BASIC scores update on FMCSA's monthly cycle. The "last checked" timestamp at the bottom of this page shows when the most recent FMCSA poll happened.

Should I monitor John David Spence for changes?

If you tender loads to John David Spence regularly, monitoring is worth considering. Operating authority can lapse, insurance can drop, and safety ratings can change between bookings. Email alerts surface those changes the moment FMCSA publishes them, so you find out before your next load instead of after a problem on the road.

Where does this data come from?

All data on this page is sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) via the DOT Open Data Portal. It includes the Company Census File, roadside inspection records, crash reports, and SMS/BASIC safety scores. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated regularly by FMCSA. For the authoritative single-source-of-truth record, cross-reference with FMCSA SAFER.

About this data

This profile is compiled from publicly available FMCSA data including the Company Census File, inspection and crash reports, SMS/BASIC safety scores, the Licensing & Insurance system, and the AuthHist, Revocation, OUT OF SERVICE ORDERS, InsHist, and BOC3 datasets on the DOT public data portal. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated daily by FMCSA. Inspection and crash data covers a rolling 24-month window. BASIC scores are recalculated monthly. For authoritative records, verify with FMCSA SAFER.

This record was last checked on Jun 4, 2026 and the most recent change was on May 4, 2026.