David J Bascom
Phone (785) 230-2990Holton, KS
Find this carrier by: USDOT 880784 · MC 478641 · 785-230-2990 · 7852302990 · Holton, KS
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- USDOT
- USDOT880784
- MC
- 478641
- Registered
- 2000 · 26 yrs
- Location
- Holton, KS
- MCS-150 filed
- Feb 20, 2026
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
Listed active
Common carrier, Contract carrier; verify in Motus
Insurance record
$1 Million
Stored BIPD filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Passed an FMCSA review
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
David J Bascom is an active motor carrier based in Holton, KS, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 880784 and MC 478641. Phone: (785) 230-2990. It reports 7 power units and 5 drivers on its MCS-150 (Feb 20, 2026). In the last 24 months it had 21 roadside inspections, a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reportable crashes in the available records.
USDOT 880784 was first registered with FMCSA on May 17, 2000 (26 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Feb 20, 2026. FMCSA records 2 authority revocations, the latest common authority MC478641 effective Dec 23, 2014 (voluntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company) took effect Feb 6, 2026, recorded as "CANCEL". Its vehicles were inspected 21 times on record, most recently on Sep 17, 2026, most often in KS.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Feb 20, 2026
- Registration record changed
- Oct 24, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Sep 17, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Sep 17, 2026
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Not on file for USDOT 880784: connected companies.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Dave Bascom
- Legal name
- David J Bascom
- Doing business as
- Heartland Trucking
- Classification
- Private (Property) · Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 880784
- Docket numbers
- MC 478641 (active)
- Registered
- May 17, 2000 (26 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Feb 20, 2026
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- April 2028 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Holton, KS
- USDOT registrations in Holton
- 152
- Currently active
- 59 (39%)
- One-truck operations
- 73 (48%)
- With for-hire authority
- 37 (24%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 4
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 12, 2026. This carrier reports 7 power units against a local average of 3.4.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 880784
- Docket numbers
- MC 478641
- Phone
- (785) 230-2990785-230-29907852302990
- davebascom@hotmail.com
- Officers
- Dave Bascom
- Legal name
- David J Bascom
- DBA
- Heartland Trucking
- Address
- 901 Iowa Ave, Holton, KS 66436
- Mailing address
- PO Box 68, Emmett, KS 66422-0068
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 1W14452A4M772097, 1XPXD49X9GD342333, 1XPXD49X0KD612767, 1W1K44328S2279647, 1XP5DB9X57D686589, 1W1K44321P2277150, 1W14452A5M7720308, 1XKZD49XXPJ217745, 1XKZD49X7NJ434554, 1W1K4432XS2279648 and 3 more below
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 880784 as active.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
Stored legacy record lists Common carrier, Contract carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
Stored BIPD amount: $1 Million. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 11, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 11, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 11, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 11, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Active | None | None |
| Contract | Active | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 478641
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- $1 Million
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance filings
| Type | Insurer | Form | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) | United Financial Casualty Company | 91X | CA990985653 | $1 Million | Feb 6, 2026 |
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | United Financial Casualty Company | CA990985653 | Jan 17, 2025 | Feb 6, 2026 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Western Agricultural Insurance Company | AMP6006865 | Nov 22, 2019 | Feb 1, 2025 | Cancelled (TERM/CANCL) |
| CARGO | Western Agricultural Insurance Company | AMP6006865 | May 15, 2018 | Feb 1, 2025 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Western Agricultural Insurance Company | AMP6006865 | Nov 22, 2019 | Jan 17, 2025 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Western Agricultural Insurance Company | AMP6006865 | May 15, 2018 | Nov 22, 2019 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| CARGO | Western Agricultural Insurance Company | AMP6006865 | Jan 18, 2018 | Jun 21, 2018 | Cancelled (TERM/CANCL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Western Agricultural Insurance Company | AMP6006865 | Jan 18, 2018 | Jun 21, 2018 | Cancelled (TERM/CANCL) |
| CARGO | Western Agricultural Insurance Company | AMP6006865 | Jan 18, 2018 | May 15, 2018 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Western Agricultural Insurance Company | AMP6006865 | Jan 18, 2018 | May 15, 2018 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | United Financial Casualty Company | CA 5922982 | Feb 16, 2017 | Apr 4, 2018 | Cancelled (TERM/CANCL) |
Showing the 10 most recent of 15 history records.
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Type | Served |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC478641 | Common | Voluntary revocation | Dec 23, 2014 |
| MC478641 | Contract | Voluntary revocation | Dec 23, 2014 |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Rated on
- Nov 22, 2019
- Last review
- Nov 21, 2019
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 21 (1 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 12 (2 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 1.49 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0.48 | 2 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 6.13 | 9 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | What it means | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17C-PI | — | 9 | 0 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | — | 4 | 0 |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | — | 4 | 0 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | — | 3 | 0 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | — | 3 | 0 |
| 393.47E | Clamp/brake out of adjustment | 2 | 0 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Sep 17, 2026
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | 89017455 | OK | Ok | Driver only (Level 3) | 1 / 0 | 0 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Sep 16, 2026 | 89029956 | OK | Ok | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 88449316 | KS | Coffeyville Ks | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 2 / 0 | 2 violations
|
| Jun 25, 2026 | 88245071 | OK | Ok | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 88120562 | IL | 016 - Marion - I-57 N/B | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| May 30, 2026 | 87998477 | KS | Ks | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87482277 | KS | Belleville Ks | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 87200732 | AL | Montgomery Al | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Feb 20, 2026 | 87107589 | KS | Manhattan Ks | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 86948979 | TX | Ih45 Nb New Waverly Scale | Walk-around (Level 2) | 2 / 1 | 1 / 0 | 3 violations
|
Showing the 10 most recent of 21 inspection records on file.
Latest crashes
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| KS · Kansas | 9 | 0 |
| OK · Oklahoma | 3 | 0 |
| IL · Illinois | 2 | 0 |
| AL · Alabama | 1 | 0 |
| CA · California | 1 | 1 |
| IA · Iowa | 1 | 0 |
| IN · Indiana | 1 | 0 |
| SD · South Dakota | 1 | 1 |
| TX · Texas | 1 | 1 |
| WI · Wisconsin | 1 | 0 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Inspections and crashes by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 5
- CDL drivers
- 5
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 5
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 7
- Trucks
- 7
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 484,199 (2025)
- Seen at inspections
- 7 trucks · 6 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1W14452A4M772097 | 2021 | Wilson | Semi-Trailer | 638621 KS | 1 | Sep 17, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XPXD49X9GD342333 | 2016 | Peterbilt 389 | Truck Tractor | 202554 KS | 4 | Sep 17, 2026 | 3 / 0 |
| 1XPXD49X0KD612767 | 2019 | Peterbilt 389 | Truck Tractor | 218790 KS | 1 | Sep 16, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1W1K44328S2279647 | 2025 | Wilson Wilson | Semi-Trailer | 638984 KS | 5 | Sep 16, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XP5DB9X57D686589 | 2007 | Peterbilt 379 | Truck Tractor | 880784 KS | 1 | Jul 16, 2026 | 2 / 0 |
| 1W1K44321P2277150 | 2023 | Wilson Wilson | Semi-Trailer | 638766 KS | 7 | Jul 16, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1W14452A5M7720308 | — | Wilson | Semi-Trailer | 638622 KS | 1 | Jun 25, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKZD49XXPJ217745 | 2023 | Kenworth T880 | Truck Tractor | 260919 KS | 2 | Jun 25, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKZD49X7NJ434554 | 2022 | Kenworth T880 | Truck Tractor | 247981 KS | 6 | Jun 10, 2026 | 9 / 2 |
| 1W1K4432XS2279648 | 2025 | Wilson Wilson | Semi-Trailer | 638983 KS | 3 | Jun 10, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKZD49X5PJ217748 | 2023 | Kenworth T880 | Truck Tractor | 260914 KS | 3 | Mar 4, 2026 | 2 / 1 |
| 1XPXD49X2GD341170 | 2016 | Peterbilt 389 | Truck Tractor | 218682 KS | 4 | Feb 20, 2026 | 5 / 0 |
| 1W14452A4M7720297 | 2021 | Wilson | Semi-Trailer | 638621 KS | 3 | Sep 24, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- Hopper / GrainVIN 1 grain, chip, or gravel trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- Record updated: city DELIA → HOLTON.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company (MC478641) — CANCEL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Western Agricultural Insurance Company (MC478641) — TERM/CANCL.
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Western Agricultural Insurance Company (MC478641) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company (MC478641).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Western Agricultural Insurance Company (MC478641) — TERM/REPL.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Western Agricultural Insurance Company (MC478641).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Western Agricultural Insurance Company (MC478641) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Western Agricultural Insurance Company (MC478641) — TERM/CANCL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Western Agricultural Insurance Company (MC478641) — TERM/CANCL.
- Insurance filed: CARGO with Western Agricultural Insurance Company (MC478641).
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Western Agricultural Insurance Company (MC478641).
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Western Agricultural Insurance Company (MC478641) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Western Agricultural Insurance Company (MC478641) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company (MC478641) — TERM/CANCL.
- Insurance filed: CARGO with Western Agricultural Insurance Company (MC478641).
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Western Agricultural Insurance Company (MC478641).
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company (MC478641).
- Revocation served: Common authority MC478641 (voluntary revocation).
- Revocation served: Contract authority MC478641 (voluntary revocation).
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 880784.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
Recent changes to the record
| Date | Field | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | City | DELIA | HOLTON |
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- May 17, 2000
- Last MCS-150 update
- Feb 20, 2026
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is David J Bascom an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 880784 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is David J Bascom's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 880784; docket number MC 478641.
How do I contact David J Bascom?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (785) 230-2990; email davebascom@hotmail.com; address 901 Iowa Ave, Holton, KS 66436; mailing address PO Box 68, Emmett, KS 66422-0068.
What insurance does this record show for David J Bascom?
The stored legacy record shows $1 Million liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is David J Bascom's safety rating?
Satisfactory, rated Nov 22, 2019.
How many trucks and drivers does David J Bascom have?
Power units: 7; drivers: 5, as filed on its MCS-150 (Feb 20, 2026).
What does David J Bascom haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, household goods, metal/sheet/coil, motor vehicles, drive-away/tow-away, logs/poles/beams, building materials, mobile homes and 19 more cargo types, plus fertilizer, ddg.
What equipment does David J Bascom operate?
On government records: Hopper / Grain (1 grain, chip, or gravel trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections).
How many inspections and crashes has David J Bascom had?
Inspections: 21; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for David J Bascom?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives April 2028. The latest filing stored here is Feb 20, 2026. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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