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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 762 days (since Apr 15, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

JAMES E WERTZ II

DBA: JIM WERTZ TRUCKING JWT SPECIALIZED

USDOT 1509468 Active Based in DOVER, PA

JAMES E WERTZ II is a motor carrier based in DOVER, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1509468. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 3 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

JAMES E WERTZ II is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 3 drivers, based in Dover, PA. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
6
Drivers
3
Inspections
5
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (2) and AR (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Peterbilt, Etny, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Apr 15, 2024 (762 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30
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Location & Contact
980 BREMER RD
DOVER, PA 17315
Phone: 7178918985
Registration
USDOT 1509468
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 256,389 mi

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 133,144 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 133,144 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 133,144 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2025-10

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Arkansas (AR) 1 0 0.0% Oct 16, 2024
Ohio (OH) 1 0 0.0% Oct 22, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 4
Etny 1
Mack 1
Macm 1
Unknown 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86135566 Oct 22, 2025 OH 1 VAN WERT OH
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82928109 Oct 16, 2024 AR 3 MALVERN AR
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLTL No
81497652 May 1, 2024 OH 3
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
79175775 Jul 14, 2023 PA 3 ON LOUCKS RD AT ROOSEVELT AVE
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
5 392.2, 395.3(a)(2), 395.3(a)(3)(i) No
78652591 May 16, 2023 PA 3 PORT MATILDA HWY WEST OF ENTER
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Dec 14, 2010 MC729723-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA957411623 BIPD/Primary Apr 15, 2022 Apr 15, 2024 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP20714A BIPD/Primary Dec 3, 2015 Apr 15, 2022 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 3391057 BIPD/Primary Dec 3, 2014 Dec 3, 2015 REPLACED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0005332 BIPD/Primary Dec 3, 2011 Dec 29, 2014 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0005332 BIPD/Primary Dec 3, 2011 Dec 3, 2014 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06352401 CARGO Dec 3, 2010 Apr 29, 2011 CANCELLED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. PIA06352401 BIPD/Primary Dec 3, 2010 Dec 3, 2011 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Apr 15, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  2. Apr 15, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. Dec 3, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  4. Dec 29, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  5. Dec 3, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Dec 3, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  7. Dec 3, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  8. Apr 29, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  9. Dec 14, 2010
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 5 0
395.3(a)(2) Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit Hours of Service 1 0
395.3(a)(3)(i) 395.3(a)(3)(i) Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify JAMES E WERTZ II

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about JAMES E WERTZ II

Is JAMES E WERTZ II an active motor carrier?
Yes. JAMES E WERTZ II is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1509468 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is JAMES E WERTZ II's safety rating?
JAMES E WERTZ II is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has JAMES E WERTZ II had?
5 roadside inspections are on file for JAMES E WERTZ II in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is JAMES E WERTZ II's out-of-service rate?
JAMES E WERTZ II has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 5 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is JAMES E WERTZ II based?
JAMES E WERTZ II reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 980 BREMER RD, DOVER, Pennsylvania 17315. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does JAMES E WERTZ II have valid operating authority?
Yes. JAMES E WERTZ II holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC729723). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does JAMES E WERTZ II operate?
JAMES E WERTZ II self-reports 6 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has JAMES E WERTZ II had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for JAMES E WERTZ II. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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