JAMES B REESE
USDOT 1717584 • DBA: REESE TRANSPORTATION • 1976 WORCESTER HIGHWAY, POCOMOKE CITY, MD, 21851
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-778234 | REVOKED | Sep 15, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6078381 | ON FILE | Jul 17, 2018 | Sep 9, 2021 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | BIPD/Primary | TRK0219357 | CANCELLED | Dec 28, 2017 | Aug 29, 2018 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | BIPD/Primary | TRK0219357 | REPLACED | Dec 28, 2017 | Jul 17, 2018 |
| PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 7197483 | CANCELLED | Aug 12, 2011 | Jan 11, 2018 |
| PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA 7197483 | REPLACED | Aug 12, 2011 | Dec 28, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | FEDERATED RESERVE INSURANCE COMPANY | 6078381 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2021 | Sep 9, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | TRK0219357 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2018 | Aug 29, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | TRK0219357 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2018 | Jul 17, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 7197483 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 11, 2018 | Jan 11, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 7197483 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2017 | Dec 28, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-778234 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC778234 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 20, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC778234 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2018 |
| MC778234 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2017 |
| MC778234 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 21, 2012 | REVOKED | Sep 15, 2021 |
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 • 42 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from 42 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
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 (42 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARION | MD 667 - HUDSON CORNER RD | ...771640 | JAMES B REESE |
| Apr 7, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | CO 43 - UNIONVILLE ROAD | ...616665 | REESE TRANSPORTATION |
| Dec 21, 2018 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2017 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2015 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 15, 2014 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records