THURMAN A JAMES
USDOT 2008715 • DBA: TAR RIVER TRANSPORT • 428 VAIL DR, GREENVILLE, NC, 27834
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-708324 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 21, 2011 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 2003HCL1402288 | ON FILE | Mar 22, 2010 | Mar 22, 2011 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05597300 | ON FILE | Mar 22, 2010 | Mar 22, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05597300 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2014 | Mar 22, 2014 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2003HCL1402288 | CARGO | Mar 22, 2011 | Mar 22, 2011 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC708324 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2011 |
| MC708324 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 9, 2010 | — | 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
6 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (5 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | 86942066 | EXETER RI | RI | Level 3 | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 86537426 | YULEE FL | FL | Level 3 | ACE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 86311705 | I-95 SB | NC | Level 1 | ACE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 85106428 | CHESAPEAKE VA | VA | Level 1 | ACE TRAILE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPD | No |
| Jan 25, 2025 | 83705206 | CARNEYS POINT SCALE | NJ | Level 1 | ACE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 81848599 | HOBE SOUND FL | FL | Level 3 | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| May 6, 2024 | 81583254 | YULEE FL | FL | Level 1 | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 80801462 | US 17 PVA DUCK THRU | NC | Level 1 | ACE FULL TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 80802000 | US 17 PVA DUCK THRU | NC | Level 1 | RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 79481765 | ALAMANCE COUNTY, I-40/85, S | NC | Level 3 | ACE FULL TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 16, 2023 | 78672668 | US 301 SCALEHOUSE | DE | Level 1 | DODG TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.75(a)(1) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAYESVILLE | INTERSTATE 95 | ...132984 | THURMAN A JAMES |
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records