DWIGHT W JAMES
USDOT 1211145 • DBA: JAMES TRANSPORT • 3274 MEATHOUSE FORK RD, RAVENSWOOD, WV, 26164-5311
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CA06671474 | ON FILE | Apr 4, 2022 | Aug 23, 2024 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA06671474 | REPLACED | May 18, 2020 | Apr 4, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA06671474 | CANCELLED | May 18, 2020 | May 10, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6671474 | CANCELLED | Apr 3, 2018 | May 18, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | CA06671474 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA06671474 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2022 | May 10, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA06671474 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2022 | Apr 4, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 6671474 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2020 | May 18, 2020 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC955613 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2020 |
| MC955613 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 6, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC955613 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Mar 24, 2016 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | 86388912 | GAULEY BRIDGE WV | WV | Level 2 | RAVENS-MET SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.207A-SAPPCBLM, 393.11A1-LLPL | No |
| Sep 8, 2025 | 85729542 | MARIETTA OH | OH | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 8, 2025 | 84623629 | MOUNT HOPE WV | WV | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 82735656 | OH | OH | Level 3 | BENSON TRU SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2RG, 383.71H | No |
| Dec 13, 2023 | 80509957 | GHENT WV | WV | Level 2 | INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 396.17C-PI, 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 78991307 | CATLETTSBURG | KY | Level 2 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 390.21T(b) | No |
| May 11, 2023 | 78603437 | I-64 EB WEIGH STATION WINFIELD | WV | Level 1 | BENS SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 396.17(c), 393.9(a), 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records