JAMES R POSHARD & SON INC
USDOT 164134 • 560 W HIGHWAY 62, MOUNT VERNON, IN, 47620
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZA3473 | ON FILE | Jun 5, 2018 | Jun 5, 2022 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-ZA3473 | ON FILE | Jun 5, 2018 | Jul 10, 2022 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X71262 | REPLACED | Jun 5, 2013 | Jun 5, 2018 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA130002212 | CANCELLED | Jun 5, 2012 | Jun 5, 2013 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA130002211 | CANCELLED | Jun 5, 2011 | Jun 5, 2012 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA130002210 | CANCELLED | Jun 5, 2010 | Jun 5, 2011 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CI5M6770 | CANCELLED | Jun 5, 2009 | Apr 13, 2011 |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TEA130002209 | REPLACED | Jun 5, 2009 | Jun 5, 2010 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CI5M6670 | REPLACED | Jun 5, 2009 | Jun 5, 2009 |
| HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CI5M6670 | CANCELLED | Jun 5, 2009 | Jul 4, 2009 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9540896803 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2009 | Jun 5, 2009 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 076002 09237174 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2009 | Jun 5, 2009 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 95-408968-03 | CANCELLED | Jun 5, 2007 | Mar 7, 2009 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9540896803 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2006 | Jun 5, 2007 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9540896803 | CANCELLED | Nov 25, 2005 | Jan 19, 2006 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 90600206237174 | REPLACED | Nov 25, 2005 | Jun 15, 2005 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9540896803 | REPLACED | Nov 25, 2005 | Jan 3, 2006 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 06237174 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2005 | Mar 7, 2009 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 95-408-968-00 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 1996 | Nov 25, 2005 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 840202-09209031 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 1992 | Jun 15, 1996 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 906002 09331417 | REPLACED | Nov 20, 1990 | Nov 25, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-ZA3473 | CARGO | Jul 10, 2022 | Jul 10, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZA3473 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2022 | Jun 5, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X71262 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2018 | Jun 5, 2018 |
| CANCEL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA130002212 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2013 | Jun 5, 2013 |
| CANCEL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA130002211 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2012 | Jun 5, 2012 |
| CANCEL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA130002210 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2011 | Jun 5, 2011 |
| CANCEL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CI5M6770 | CARGO | Apr 13, 2011 | Apr 13, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA130002209 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2010 | Jun 5, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CI5M6670 | CARGO | Jul 4, 2009 | Jul 4, 2009 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 076002 09237174 | CARGO | Jun 5, 2009 | Jun 5, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CI5M6670 | CARGO | Jun 5, 2009 | Jun 5, 2009 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 9540896803 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2009 | Jun 5, 2009 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 95-408968-03 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2009 | Mar 7, 2009 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 06237174 | CARGO | Mar 7, 2009 | Mar 7, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 9540896803 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2007 | Jun 5, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 9540896803 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 19, 2006 | Jan 19, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 9540896803 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2006 | Jan 3, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 95-408-968-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 25, 2005 | Nov 25, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 906002 09331417 | CARGO | Nov 25, 2005 | Nov 25, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 90600206237174 | CARGO | Jun 15, 2005 | Jun 15, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 840202-09209031 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 1996 | Jun 15, 1996 |
Authority Action History (24 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC142848 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2013 |
| MC142848 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2013 |
| MC142848 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 31, 2012 |
| MC142848 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 31, 2012 |
| MC142848 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2011 |
| MC142848 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2011 |
| MC142848 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2011 |
| MC142848 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2009 |
| MC142848 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2009 |
| MC142848 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2006 |
| MC142848 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2006 |
| MC142848 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 14, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC142848 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 16, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC142848 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 29, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC142848 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 12, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC142848 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 6, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC142848 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 25, 1980 | SUPERSEDED | May 12, 1982 |
| MC142848 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 20, 1980 | SUPERSEDED | May 12, 1982 |
| MC142848 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 15, 1980 | SUPERSEDED | May 12, 1982 |
| MC142848 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 29, 1980 | SUPERSEDED | May 12, 1982 |
| MC142848 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 29, 1980 | SUPERSEDED | May 12, 1982 |
| MC142848 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 1, 1980 | SUPERSEDED | May 12, 1982 |
| MC142848 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 7, 1978 | SUPERSEDED | May 12, 1982 |
| MC142848 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 28, 1978 | SUPERSEDED | May 12, 1982 |
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 • 66 inspections
Violation Summary (71 violations from 66 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 16 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 10 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53BMAN | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.87A-FPLR | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (66 inspections)
Showing 50 of 66
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHELBYVILLE | I 0064 | ...447824 | JAMES R POSHARD & SON INC |
| Dec 4, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | EVANSVILLE | SR 62 | ...300242 | JAMES R POSHARD AND SONS INC |
| Nov 25, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BOONVILLE | SR 61 | ...364596 | JAMES R POSHARD SON INC |
| Jul 29, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PRINCETON | US HWY 41 | ...341404 | JAMES R POSHARD and SON INC |
| Dec 27, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT VERNON(POSEY) | PORT RD | ...893642 | JAMES R POSHARD & SON INC |
| Aug 9, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | OWENSBORO | WN9007 | ...893621 | JAMES R POSHARD & SON INC |
| Apr 26, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | HENDERSON | AU9005 | ...387272 | JAMES R POSHARD & SON INC |
| Sep 21, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT BRANCH | — | ...666423 | JAMES R POSHARD & SON INC |
| Jul 14, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | OWENSVILLE | E BRUMMITT ST | ...447823 | JAMES R POSHARD & SON INC |
| Feb 2, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HERALDS PRAIRIE TWP | IL-141 | ...251010 | JAMES R POSHARD & SON INC |
| Sep 20, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2017 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2016 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2016 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2015 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2015 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2014 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2014 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2014 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2013 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2012 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
48 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 48 events