DBA: Cavalier Distributing
Cavalier Spirits Llc is an active intrastate non-hazmat carrier based in Lakeland, FL.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 34 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 34 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 76% | 94% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 80% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 69% | 87% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 1 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 5 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 8 | 3 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | FL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | FL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2026 | FL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | FL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0.39 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 3.94 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.21 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 2 states. Top state FL accounts for 98% of activity. Activity outside home state (FL): 2%.
| Unsafe Driving |
| 3 |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Jan 15, 2026 |
| FL |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | FL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | FL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | FL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | FL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2025 | FL | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | 393100CC | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 393201BFR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 39378AWS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| May 8, 2025 | 39378AWS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| May 8, 2025 | 39395A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 39311A1LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 39311A1LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |