Joe A Travis
Clay City, IL
DBA: TRAVCO MOTORSPORTS
Profile data updated Feb 5, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Limited History
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 2009 (16 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
JOE A TRAVIS is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since December 2009. Based in Clay City, IL, they operate a fleet of 1 power unit with 1 CDL driver. They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain and Car Hauler.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Joe A Travis operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fleet Size Classification: 1 Truck
Authorized Cargo Types
Joe A Travis is authorized to transport the following 5 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 7,500 miles (2025)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
1
Intrastate Drivers
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
1
Inspections
24 months
7
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✗ Worse than national average (+78.3%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2026 | IL | Full | 7 | 1 |
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Violation Breakdown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does JOE A TRAVIS operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, JOE A TRAVIS is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain and Car Hauler.
Is JOE A TRAVIS's authority currently active?
JOE A TRAVIS currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has JOE A TRAVIS been in business?
JOE A TRAVIS has been registered with the FMCSA since December 2009, making their authority approximately 16 years, 7 months old.
Where is JOE A TRAVIS located?
JOE A TRAVIS is physically located at CLAY CITY, IL 62824.
Roadside Inspection History 1 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
JOE A TRAVIS has been inspected 1 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in IL. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 100%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2MI — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-13 | IL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 7 | OOS · 1 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 6 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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